Northfield Middle & High School Northfield, Vermont, United States

The Northfield Community The 2010 census lists Northfield's population as 6,207. Median household income from 2010-2014 was $72,328, with 12.2% of the families below the poverty level. For the 2016-2017 school year, 40% of NMHS students were eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch. 92.8% of Northfield's residents are white, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.4% mixed race, 1.3% African-American, 1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American.

The Northfield Community Norwich University, the school district, financial institutions, and a variety of small businesses make up Northfield's employers. Norwich University is the nation’s oldest private military college and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). Cabot Hosiery, a Northfield manufacturer since the 19th century; its line of Darn Tough Socks is sold worldwide, as well as to the U.S. military.

Northfield Middle & High School Northfield Middle & High School is part of the Northfield School District which serves students in grades pre-K through 12. Northfield High School first opened in 1870 with 331 students. Current enrollment is approximately 300 students in grades 6-12. Student-teacher ratio of 9.52 compared to the state average of 10.41. NMHS has been ranked as one of Vermont's top 10 schools by U.S. News &World Report the past four out of five years.

Northfield Middle & High School Mission Statement To provide an academically rigorous, safe, and healthy learning community that fosters the intellectual integrity, strength of character, respect, and accountability required of capable, contributing citizens of a global society

Curriculum Coordination GE LE PBGR PI Global Ends (GE) Learning Expectations (LE) Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements (PBGR) Performance Indicators (PI)

Learning Expectations Student Expectations—Literacy Competency The students will: Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources to effectively respond through written, verbal, visual and technological means. Apply mathematical models to reason quantitatively and qualitatively. Utilize scientific inquiry and the engineering process to solve conventional and innovative problems. Student Expectations—Character and Life Skills Display ethical behavior and awareness of the physical and emotional needs of themselves and others. Exhibit integrity and independent work habits. Develop artistic means of self-expression. Student Expectations--Civic The students will: Demonstrate involvement in the community and an understanding of the responsibilities of being an engaged citizen. Demonstrate awareness of global responsibilities to others and the environment.

Flexible Pathways The Flexible Pathways Initiative, created by Act 77 of 2013, encourages and supports the creativity of school districts as they develop and expand high-quality educational experiences that are an integral part of secondary education in the evolving 21st-century classroom.  Flexible Pathways provide for: Dual Enrollment Program Early College Programs Work-Based Learning Virtual/Blended Learning Opportunities Career and Technical Education Personalized Learning Plans

Sampling of Current “Flexible” Pathways Twelve seniors taking their senior year on college campuses as part of the Early College Program. Twenty-six students are enrolled at regional Career and Technical Centers. Twenty students are taking online classes through the Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC) An additional 8-10 students are taking one or more college courses through the state’s Dual Enrollment program.

Accountability Respect for Self Respect for Others Core Values Accountability Respect for Self Respect for Others Respect for Community

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Students at Northfield Middle and High School are recognized for achievement in both academic and behavioral areas. The middle school has won state recognition for its Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, being designated as an exemplar school twice in the past few years. Weekly assemblies recognize middle school students for positive behavior and academic achievement. Northfield High School recognizes a Marauder of the Week, as well as Marauders of the Quarter for each grade level, chosen by faculty for displaying exemplary Marauder attitude and behavior.

Co-Curricular Activities at NMHS Northfield Middle & High School offers a variety of co-curricular activities for students to participate. Each spring our Drama program puts on a musical that is a major event for the entire community. NMHS offers multiple sports teams each season.

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