Middletown High School values Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence. Through rigorous curriculum and the building of relationships among faculty, staff, students and community, we empower students to become life-long learners. Our educational community will foster self esteem and a culture of achievement and acceptance. Students will leave Middletown High School with the 21st-century skills necessary to maximize their potential as productive members of society and contributors to the global community. Show PRIDE! Preparation to use 21st-century skills and to become self-sufficient and active contributors in a dynamically changing world. Respect for the school’s institutional framework and for values which reflect consideration and regard for people and property, while embracing differences in culture, ideas, and beliefs. Integrity to maintain high ethical and professional standards in our daily interactions, our work and ourselves. Determination to realize one’s fullest potential in the face of social, intellectual, emotional, and physical challenges. Excellence in every endeavor reflected in a clear commitment to achieve the highest standards. ACADEMICS ARTS AGRICULTURE ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES ADVISORY ACCESSIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AMBITIONS ADVENTURES Typical Freshman Schedule English 9 Algebra or Geometry Physical Science or Biology World History PE 9 Foreign Language Elective - - - Music Band Concert Choir Classroom Piano Guitar String/Orchestra AP Music Theory Chamber Choir - Audition required Wind Ensemble - Audition required Jazz Ensemble - Audition required Art - - - General Art Drawing & Painting I & II Pottery & Sculpture I & II Studio Art AP Studio Art Photography I & II Drama - Acting I, II, III, IV - Technical Theater - Directing -Multicultural Theater Tech. Ed - - Video I, II, III Morning News Engineering & Robotics I, II Computer Media & Design I & II Family & Consumer Science -Fashion & Clothing Design I, II & III - Foods I & II - Child Development I, II & III - - Business Education Accounting I &II Work I & II Retailing Marketing Career Investigation Web Page Design Intro to Programing On Your Own Personal Finance Mastering Microsoft Intro to Business One of 19 High Schools in Connecticut with a Vocational/Agriculture Program Hands on experience Animal Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Mechanics & Natural Resources State of the art facilities Diverse group of students coming from 16 surrounding towns BLUE PRINTS KEY CLUB DRAGONS IN ACTION YEARBOOK DECA MSC DRAMA CLUB STUDENT COUNCIL FUTURE TEACHERS JUDO PRIDE Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination & Excellence Advisor/Advisee Relationship Goal Setting Small Group Setting Discuss Current Issues/Events Community Driven Projects Relationship Building Student Support Service After School Tutoring every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in our Media Center Teachers available by appointment School Based Health Center Guidance counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologist, Special Education A division of the Community Health Center College & Career Center Media Center Books, Research, Computers & More Numerous Athletic State and Conference Championships Yearly Regional & All-State Music Competition Representatives Multiple International & State DECA Career Development Conference Winners 2012, 20+ International Competitors Yearly FFA National Finalists 2012 National Finalist in Specialty Livestock Production Advanced Placement classes University of Connecticut Early College Experience 12 AP classes offered yearly 4 UConn classes offered yearly Wesleyan University High School Scholars Program Virtual High School Courses COLLEGE PLANNING ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES FALL 2012, 80 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS RESUME BUILDING INTREST INVENTORIES SCHOLARSHIPS COUNSELOR AVAILIABLE EVERY PERIOD OF EVERY DAY CLASS OF 2012, $89,000 FROM LOCAL SOURCES EMPLOYMENT SEARCH SAT/ACT PLANNING Johnson and Wales Brown St. Joseph’s Newbury Brio Academy Eastern Southern Western Johnson State Lincoln Tech Marines Trinity Connecticut College Fairfield University American International Franklin Pierce Mitchell Western New England University of New Haven UMASS Assumption Albertus Magnus Lafayette Coppin State McGill Marist Navy Post University Quinnipiac Roger Williams Salve Regina Georgia Tech Central Paul Mitchell Unity NYU University of Hartford Northeastern Wesleyan Vassar University of Vermont Hampton Bryant Bay Path CT Culinary Institute Colby Clark Army Airforce Cornell Five Towns Howard Rutgers Sacred Heart Stony Brook UCONN University of Rhode Island Worcester Polytech Berkeley Boston University Endicott College George Mason Porter and Chester