Hull High School
Overview
8th Grade Open House
November 4, 2009
Mission Statement (DRAFT)
Hull High School is committed to excellence
and the development of life-long learners
within the global community. Through
our academic and co-curricular
programs, we foster integrity,
responsibility, citizenship, creativity, and
a positive attitude towards service.
Expectations for Student
Learning (DRAFT)
A Hull High School Student: (in no particular order)
1. understands and applies wellness skills
2. will demonstrate effective listening skills
3. will demonstrate an appreciation of world cultures
4. will be competent problem solvers
5. will read actively and critically
6. will write effectively for a variety of purposes
7. will present information and ideas fluently and comfortably before an audience
8. will use technology appropriately to acquire, integrate, evaluate, create, and impart information in a knowledge economy.
9. will develop the knowledge, understanding, and tolerance necessary for informed citizenship and social action.
10. Arts (music, theatre, fine art)—Need this one.
The Good News is…
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We are a small school
MCAS Scores
College Acceptances
Athletic Program
Theatre Arts Program
Students
Parents
Teachers
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We are a small school
SAT Scores
Athletic Program
Theatre Arts Program
Co-Curricular Program
Technology Education
Academics
Levels:
• College Prep
• Honors
• AP
• Quincy College
• Pre-requisites
• 8th grade grades DO matter
Academics (cont.)
Credits:
• All students are required to carry a total of 42 credits per school
year and acquire a certain number of credits to progress from
class to class as follows:
• To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have earned 30
credits;
• To be classified as a junior, a student must have earned 60 credits;
• To be classified as a senior, a student must have earned 100
credits and have passed all required MCAS Tests (ELA, Math,
Science).
Academics (cont.)
Graduation Requirements:
• In order to receive a Hull High School diploma, students must successfully meet all course
credit requirements and pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
tests with competency determinations as identified by the Massachusetts Department of
Education.
• Students must earn a minimum of 140 credits to graduate.
• In addition, the following subjects must be completed with at least a passing mark:
– English
4 full year courses
– Mathematics
4 full year courses (including Algebra I and II,
and Geometry)
– Science
4 full year courses (including Physical Science, Biology,
and
Chemistry)
– Social Studies
II)
– Physical Education
3 full year courses (World History II, and U.S. History I &
4 years of physical education
Academics (cont.)
UMASS Acceptance Minimum Requirements:
• English - 4 courses
• Mathematics - 3 courses (Algebra I & II and Geometry or
Trigonometry, or comparable coursework)
• Sciences - 3 courses (including 2 courses with laboratory work)
• Social Sciences - 2 courses (including 1 course in U.S. History)
• Foreign Languages - 2 courses (in a single language)
• Electives - 2 courses (from the above subjects or from the Arts &
Humanities or Computer Sciences)
Typical Freshman Schedule
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English 9
Algebra I or Geometry
Physical Science
World History II
Spanish I or French I
Wellness 9 / Writing Workshop
Elective
Typical Sophomore Schedule
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Algebra II or Geometry
Biology
Biology Lab / Wellness
US History II
Spanish II or French II
Elective
Typical Junior Schedule
• English:
– English 11
– AP English Language
• Math:
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Math Topics
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
• Chemistry
• Social Studies:
– US History II
– AP US History
• Spanish II or French III
• Physical Education
• Elective
Typical Senior Schedule
• English:
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AP English Literature
AP English Language
QC Composition I and
II
– QC Literature I & II
– Speech and
Communication
• Math:
– Calculus
– Math Topics
– QC Calculus I & II
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AP Environmental Science
Marine Science
QC Biology I & II
Environmental Science
Physics
Typical Senior Schedule (cont.)
• Social Studies:
– AP US History
– QC Political Science /
Constitutional Law
– Economics
– Psychology /
Sociology
– Government
• French IV / AP or
Spanish IV / AP
• Physical Education
• Elective
Electives
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Drawing / Painting I
Drawing / Painting II
Ceramics
Computer Imaging
• Music:
– Guitar
– Piano
– Chorus
• Library / Media
Studies
• QC Fitness I and II
• TV Production I & II
Faculty
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English – 5.0
Math – 4.0
Science – 5.2
Social Studies - 4.0
Foreign Language – 3.0
Art – 1.2
Music – 1.0
Physical Education – 2.8
Special Education:
– 4.0 teachers
– 2.0 paraprofessionals
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Guidance Counselors – 2.0
Adjustment Counselor - .6
School Psychologist - .4
Nurse – 1.0
Media Specialist – 1.0
Office Support – 2.0
Athletic Director /
Community Outreach
Coordinator – 1.0
• Asst. Principal – 1.0
• Principal – 1.0
Special Education
• If your child currently has an IEP, they will
receive services when they arrive at HHS
• They will be re-evaluated every three years
• If your child does not have an IEP and the faculty
is concerned that they may have a learning
disability, they will go through the referral and
testing process
• Most students with an IEP receive 1 period each
day of academic support
Co-Curricular Program
Athletics:
• Almost 2/3 of students at HHS participates on one or
more athletic team
• Eligibility
– 2 Fs – practice no play*
– 3 Fs – practice no play**
– 4+Fs – no practice, no play
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Sport Two:
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Students participating in Football and Ice Hockey must pay an additional $75 fee.
The activity fee cap structure is:
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$200
$150
$100
Individual Student-Athlete cap:
Immediate Family cap: $975
$525
Co-Curricular Program (cont.)
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Theatre Arts
Student Council
Class Officers
PHI
National Honor Society
Yearbook
Mock Trial
Others?
NEASC
• New England Association of Schools and
Colleges
• Self-Study Process
• Accreditation Visit
– November 9-11, 2011
The Transition
• Starts Tonight
• Spring:
– Visit to MMS
– Visit to HHS
• Summer Open House
• Advisory Program
Things We Are Thinking About
• Technology Education
• Increased Graduation Requirements
• Internships / Community Service
Requirement
• Peer Leader and Mentoring Programs
• Expanded AP Offerings
• Expanded Arts Offerings
Thank You For…
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coming tonight
your questions
your trust
your past support of the Hull Public Schools
your past support of the Hull Public Schools