School and Community
Administration
The town of Holliston was founded in 1724. It is a
residential community located in Middlesex County, 24
miles west of Boston, with a population of 14,937.
Students attend Placentino Elementary School (K-2),
Miller Elementary School (3-5), Adams Middle School
(6-8) prior to enrolling at Holliston High School.
Superintendent: Dr. Bradford Jackson
Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Sara Ahern
Principal: Mr. Michael Cournoyer
Assistant Principal: Mr. Marc Bender
Assistant Principal: Ms. Nicole Bottomley
SAT Results – Class of 2012
Critical Reading Mean:
Math Mean:
Writing Mean:
552
572
555
ACT – Results – Class of 2012
Average Composite Score: 25.3
Ms. Carol Kelley – Department Leader
kelleyc@holliston.k12.ma.us
Ms. Debra Guenther guentherd@holliston.k12.ma.us
Ms.Manuela Harwich harwichm@holliston.k12.ma.us
Ms. Marybeth Mont montm@holliston.k12.ma.us
Enrollment
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9
National Merit Results
Class of 2013
Guidance Counselors
1 Semi-finalist
7 Commended Students
2 Nt’l HispanicRecognition
- 211 students
- 199 students
- 188 students
- 220 students
Total Enrollment: 818
Accreditation
Class of 2012
2 Finalists
11Commended Students
2 Nt’l HispanicRecognition
Holliston High School is accredited by the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Class of 2011
1 Semi-finalist
9 Commended Students
English – 4.5 credits
Social Studies – 4 credits
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Fine/Performing Arts – 1 credit
Grade Point Average & Decile
Ranking
Holliston High School computes a weighted (quality
point) decile and an unweighted GPA for students.
GPA is based on a 4.33 (A+) scale. Class Standing and
GPA are calculated at the end of each semester. At the
completion of the 2011-12 school year, the highest GPA
for the Class of 2013 was 4.028.
Grading System
A+ 99-97
B+ 89-87
C+ 79-77
D+ 69-68
A 96-93
B 86-83
C 76-73
D 67-66
F<65
A- 92-90
B- 82-80
C- 72-70
D- 65
Transcript Interpretation
Holliston High School is a comprehensive high school,
which operates on a block schedule. All major courses
meet daily for 77 minutes for one semester (two terms)
and receive 1 credit. Some AP courses meet for three
terms and students receive 1.5 credits. Other courses
meet for one term and students receive .5 credit. All
students are required to take four academic courses
each term. There are no study periods. The block
schedule was implemented in 1996.
2013 Graduation Requirements
Science – 4 credits
Mathematics – 4 credits
Wellness – 2 credits
Course Levels.
Advanced Placement
Honors
College Preparatory I
College Preparatory II
French Immersion Program
The French Immersion Program begins in Kindergarten and
continues through Grade 12. Students at the high school level
have one course per year in the target language and continue
through the AP French Program in their senior year.
Communicative proficiency through content-based instruction
is the overall goal of the program. Courses include: French
Language (9) and French Culture and Civilization (10) and
Advanced French Studies (11).
Extracurricular Activities
A wide variety of extracurricular activities are available to students to
enhance social experiences and personal growth. Activities include
interscholastic athletics, publications, community service and clubs
focused on the arts, science, math and social awareness.
Graduates
2012
2011
2010
4-Year College
2-Year College
Employment
Military
Other
88.5%
3.2%
.4%
.9%
7%
86.5%
5.9%
1.4%
.9%
5.3%
89.5%
3%
1.5%
0%
6%
Holliston High School
Responsible, Resourceful and Reflective Citizens in a Collaborative Environment
Core Values, Beliefs, and 21st Century Learning
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
20th Century American Novels
Intro to Calculus
20th Century World Novels
Fiction and Drama
Pre Calculus
Trigonometry
World Literature
Science Fiction
Writing Studio
Advanced Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
Advanced
Placement
Courses
English Literature
French
Spanish
Calculus AB
Statistics
US Government & Politics
European History
US History
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
English 9 & 10
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
SCIENCE
Advanced French Studies
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Principles of Genetics
French III, IV, & V
French Culture & Civilization
Spanish III, IV & V
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Chemistry Explorations and
TECHNOLOGY
Communications Arts and
Sciences
Communication Video Yearbook
Spring 2012
Applications
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
SOCIAL STUDIES
Advanced Portfolio
United States History I
United States History II
Modern World History
Art I
Art II
Art III
132 students took 191 AP
Exams.
77% of exams received a
4 or a 5.
94% of exams received a
3, 4 or 5.
Government
Psychology
Sociology
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
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MIT
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