Special Programs Post High School Plans

Special Programs
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“Virtual High School” / Online Courses
School to Career Regional Partnership
Phoenix Alternative Program
Academy Program
STEM
Co Curricular Activities
ATHLETICS
Cheerleading
Indoor Track (M/F)
Cross Country (M/F)
Wrestling
Field Hockey
Baseball
Football
Golf
Soccer (M/F)
Softball
Volleyball (M/F)
Tennis (M/F)
Basketball (M/F)
Track (M/F)
Ice Hockey
Gymnastics (M/F)
Lacrosse (M/F)
CLUBS / STUDENT ACTIVITIES
School Council Reps
Student Advisory Council
Student Council
National Honor Society
Class Officers
Panther Tracks (Newspaper)
Chorus and A Cappella
Drama Club
String Ensemble
Wind and Jazz Ensemble
Gay/ Straight Alliance
Concert Band
American Field Service
Astronomy Club
Junior State of America
Literary Magazine
Community Service Club
Peer Leaders
Interact Club
Public Relations Club
International Club
Yearbook
Ski Club
Business Professionals of America
SADD
Tri-M International Music Honor Society
Post High School Plans
Class of 2012
196 graduates
4 year college
2 year college
Other Schooling
Work/Service
Armed Forces
Undecided
61%
19%
5%
9%
3%
3%
Class of 2011
220 graduates
60%
23%
4%
1%
3%
2%
MARLBOROUGH
HIGH SCHOOL
431 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: 508.460.3500
Fax: 508.460.3501
Sample of
College Acceptance
Class of 2012 & 2011
Arizona State University
Assumption College
Bentley College
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bridgewater State College
Brown University
Bryant University
California Institute of Tech.
Clark University
College of the Holy Cross
College of William & Mary
Columbia University
Connecticut College
Curry College
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Elon University
Emerson College
Fairfield University
Fitchburg State College
Framingham State College
Georgia Tech.
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Mass. College of Art
MIT
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Parsons School of Design
Penn State
Princeton University
Providence College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Southern New Hampshire Univ
Springfield College
Stonehill College
Syracuse University
Univ. of Colorado
Univ. of Connecticut
Univ. of Maine
Univ. of Maryland
Univ. of Massachusetts
Univ. of Michigan
Univ. of New Hampshire
Univ. of Notre Dame
Univ. of Pennsylvania
Univ. of Texas/Austin
Univ. of Vermont
Univ. of Virginia
Villanova University
Wake Forest University
Washington University
Western New England Univ.
Westfield State College
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Dr. Stephen Dlott, I nterim Superintendent
Craig Hardimon, Principal
Adam Bakr, Assistant Principal
Daniel Riley, Assistant Principal
Steven Bishop, Guidance Coordinator
Ericka Bailey, Counselor
Sharon Buckley, Counselor
Colleen Demers, Counselor
Joanne Hanson, College & Career/Phoenix
Counselor
www.mps-edu.org
Community
The City of Marlborough is rapidly becoming known as
a small city with a competitive edge. Its central, easily
accessible location make it one of New England's most
convenient locations for businesses and visitors. Tourists
and meeting planners favor Marlborough for its
thousand-plus hotel rooms, range of function facilities
and proximity to the entire region's largest cities. Major
employers like Marlborough's progressive management,
pro-business administration and well maintained
infrastructure. For its residents, Marlborough offers a
small town feel with the amenities
of a city.
School
Marlborough High School is a public
comprehensive high school that serves grades
eight through twelve. It is accredited by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges.
The student population of 1138 is served by 1
principal, 2 assistant principals, 125 teachers,
5 guidance counselors, 2 multilingual school
adjustment counselors and a librarian.
Mission Statement
Marlborough High School supports a respectful
community that values life-long learning. We
encourage academic, social and personal
excellence through a comprehensive education.
Curriculum
The high school offers a broad range of courses to
support individualized student programs via leveled
homogeneous grouping in the core academic areas.
Students select the equivalent of six to seven full year
courses to ensure a solid academic challenge for all
students.
Graduation
Requirements 2013
Graduation requires a minimum of 94 credits earned
in Grades 9-12 The following specific requirements
are in effect:
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English: 4 year-long courses
Social Studies: 3 year-long courses
Science: 3 year-long courses
Mathematics: 3 year-long courses
World Language: 2 year-long courses
Physical Education: 4 semester-long
courses
 Health 1 semester-long course
 Computer Applications 1 semester-course
Courses & Levels
There are three levels of courses that carry a weight for
rank-in-class: Advanced Placement, Honors and College
Prep. Course weight is reflected in the course name.
The remaining courses that are not weighted for rank-inclass carry a subject area name with no special prefix.
Advanced Placement courses are offered in Biology,
Calculus, Chemistry, Economics, English, French,
Government, Latin, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology,
Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, and U.S. History.
Grade System
The appropriate selection of course levels for any class is
based on the student’s previous academic success and on
the teacher recommendation.
Comprehensive support for special needs and English as
a second language/bilingual students is available via both
inclusion and specific courses. Work internship and
community service options are available to Marlborough
High School students.
= 97-100
C-
= 70-72
A
= 93-96
D+
= 67-69
A-
= 90-92
D
= 63-66
B+
= 87-89
D-
= 60-62
B
= 83-86
F
= 50-59
B-
= 80-82
F-
= Below 50
C+
= 77-79
C
= 73-76
(No summer school
option)
I = Incomplete
ME = Medical Excuse
WP = Withdraw Pass WF = Withdraw Fail
Class Rank
Class Rank is determined by weight in all academic
classes. It is computed at the end of each year, grades
9 to 12. Students who have transferred to MHS in
their junior or senior year are not ranked.
SAT I Scores for
Graduating Seniors
CEEB Code
CEEB/ACT Code: 221-335
A+
2012
2011
MHS
V/M
514/528
525/543
V—Verbal, M—Math
State
V/M
513/527
512/526
National
V/M
500/515
501/516