Greenwich High School Points of Pride Realtors Presentation October 29, 2010 Greenwich High School provides something for everyone with opportunities of excellence for all

Students Students Students Enrollment: 2, Enrollment: 2, Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists Commended Scholars Commended Scholars 51% participate in Interscholastic Athletics 51% participate in Interscholastic Athletics 20% participate in Performing Music Programs 20% participate in Performing Music Programs 3.6% English Language Learners 3.6% English Language Learners 12.5% qualify for Free & Reduced Price Lunch 12.5% qualify for Free & Reduced Price Lunch 26.3% Minority 26.3% Minority

faculty Faculty Faculty 263 staff 263 staff 90.5% with Masters Degrees 90.5% with Masters Degrees Finalist in 2011 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program – GHS World Languages teacher, Rita Baker Finalist in 2011 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program – GHS World Languages teacher, Rita Baker 2009 National Teacher of the Year – Arch School teacher, Anthony Mullen 2009 National Teacher of the Year – Arch School teacher, Anthony Mullen

Opportunities Greenwich High School provides something for everyone with opportunities of excellence for all 402 Courses 402 Courses 54 World Language Courses in 7 subjects: 54 World Language Courses in 7 subjects: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, German, Latin Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, German, Latin 99 Interscholastic Athletic Teams for 42 Sports 99 Interscholastic Athletic Teams for 42 Sports e.g.: Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Swimming, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Track, Cross Country, Fencing e.g.: Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Swimming, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Track, Cross Country, Fencing 38.2 Performing Arts Courses, 19 Performing Arts groups 38.2 Performing Arts Courses, 19 Performing Arts groups Unique Course Offerings: Independent Science Research, 3D Gaming, Forensics, Shapers of the World, Architecture, etc. Unique Course Offerings: Independent Science Research, 3D Gaming, Forensics, Shapers of the World, Architecture, etc. Television Studio/Production Television Studio/Production

College Prep 16 Guidance Counselors 16 Guidance Counselors Ratio: 1 per 177 students Ratio: 1 per 177 students College and Career Counselor: works with all students College and Career Counselor: works with all students Naviance 21 st Century College Information System Naviance 21 st Century College Information System College Kick-Off College Kick-Off Personalized College Counseling for all students Personalized College Counseling for all students Internships providing real world experiences Internships providing real world experiences Financial Aide Presentations Financial Aide Presentations College Representative visitations throughout the year College Representative visitations throughout the year College Panels College Panels College Fair – 238 Colleges represented this year in October College Fair – 238 Colleges represented this year in October AVID: Advancement Via Individual Achievement AVID: Advancement Via Individual Achievement

Mathematics Program 26 Courses including: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, AP Computer Science, Advanced Computer Programming, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Advanced Calculus 26 Courses including: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, AP Computer Science, Advanced Computer Programming, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Advanced Calculus GHS Math Team: & Connecticut State Math Champions – CT State Association of Mathematics Leagues GHS Math Team: & Connecticut State Math Champions – CT State Association of Mathematics Leagues GHS Math Team competes in: GHS Math Team competes in: Fairfield County Math League Fairfield County Math League Connecticut Math League Connecticut Math League New England Math League New England Math League American Regional Math League American Regional Math League

English Program 24 English Elective Courses for Juniors and Seniors including 24 English Elective Courses for Juniors and Seniors including AP English, Journalism, Medieval Literature, British Literature, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Modern World Literature, etc. AP English, Journalism, Medieval Literature, British Literature, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Modern World Literature, etc. (Freshman English, Sophomore English) Shapers of the World – based in the English department, this Senior Honors Course is an interdisciplinary Humanities course that combines literature, art, music, philosophy, history and science. Students are also enrolled in History of Art and History of Music courses Shapers of the World – based in the English department, this Senior Honors Course is an interdisciplinary Humanities course that combines literature, art, music, philosophy, history and science. Students are also enrolled in History of Art and History of Music courses 2010: GHS students captured 1st and 2nd place in the 26th annual Shakespeare competition sponsored by the English Speaking Union and Smith College. 2010: GHS students captured 1st and 2nd place in the 26th annual Shakespeare competition sponsored by the English Speaking Union and Smith College.

Social Studies Program 14 Social Studies Elective Course for Juniors and Seniors including: 14 Social Studies Elective Course for Juniors and Seniors including: AP Psychology, AP U.S. Government and Politics & Comparative Government and Politics, AP European History, etc. AP Psychology, AP U.S. Government and Politics & Comparative Government and Politics, AP European History, etc. (Freshman: World Themes, Sophomores: American History, Juniors: Contemporary America and The World & Civics in Contemporary America) GHS We The People Team – Top 20 Nationally in 2010, Top Ten in GHS We The People Team – Top 20 Nationally in 2010, Top Ten in National Unit award winners in We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution 2010 National Unit award winners in We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution

Science Program 38 Courses: Biology (AP), Chemistry (AP), Physics (AP), Environmental Science (AP), Forensics, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Horticulture, etc. 38 Courses: Biology (AP), Chemistry (AP), Physics (AP), Environmental Science (AP), Forensics, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Horticulture, etc. Honors Science Research Seminar - The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to: 1. Interact with practicing scientists; 2. Participate in a significant research experience; 3. Select, develop and conduct an independent research project; 4. Develop the skills of reporting and presenting research. Honors Science Research Seminar - The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to: 1. Interact with practicing scientists; 2. Participate in a significant research experience; 3. Select, develop and conduct an independent research project; 4. Develop the skills of reporting and presenting research. 2010: 11 of 13 GHS Science projects were selected as finalists at CT Science Fair 2010: 11 of 13 GHS Science projects were selected as finalists at CT Science Fair 2010: A GHS student qualified to compete at the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), receiving a First Award in the Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering category. 2010: A GHS student qualified to compete at the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), receiving a First Award in the Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering category. This is the fourth consecutive year that at least one GHS student has presented his/her research at ISEF. In the past 4 years, 8 GHS students have been selected to compete at ISEF. This is the fourth consecutive year that at least one GHS student has presented his/her research at ISEF. In the past 4 years, 8 GHS students have been selected to compete at ISEF. 2009: 4 of 6 CT students qualified to compete at the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) were from GHS 2009: 4 of 6 CT students qualified to compete at the Intel-International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) were from GHS 2009: GHS student: 3rd in 2009 International Sustainable World Engineering, Energy, and Environment Project Symposium (ISWEEEP) 2009: GHS student: 3rd in 2009 International Sustainable World Engineering, Energy, and Environment Project Symposium (ISWEEEP)

World Languages Program Seven Languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, German, Latin and American Sign LanguageSeven Languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, German, Latin and American Sign Language 39 Courses available at all level: Introductory, Intermediate, Honors and AP39 Courses available at all level: Introductory, Intermediate, Honors and AP Over 90% of GHS students take 3 years or more of World LanguagesOver 90% of GHS students take 3 years or more of World Languages 2009: 17 Gold and Silver Medal winners-National Latin Exam2009: 17 Gold and Silver Medal winners-National Latin Exam 2009: 16 Award Winners, including 2 1st place awards for the State of Connecticut-National French Contest2009: 16 Award Winners, including 2 1st place awards for the State of Connecticut-National French Contest 2009: 7 Award Winners- National Italian Contest2009: 7 Award Winners- National Italian Contest 2009: 15 Gold Medal Winners, 27 Silver Medal Winners, and 29 Bronze Medal Winners - National Spanish Exam2009: 15 Gold Medal Winners, 27 Silver Medal Winners, and 29 Bronze Medal Winners - National Spanish Exam

Arts Program 33 Arts Courses including History of Art, AP Music Theory, Video Production, Theater, Improvisation, Photography, Clay, Design, Drawing, Guitar, Electronic Music, etc. 33 Arts Courses including History of Art, AP Music Theory, Video Production, Theater, Improvisation, Photography, Clay, Design, Drawing, Guitar, Electronic Music, etc. 11 Performing Music Groups 11 Performing Music Groups 8 Theater Arts Groups/Performances 8 Theater Arts Groups/Performances 2009 Scholastic Art Awards – National Silver Photography Portfolio Medal (GHS student 1 of 10 National winners) 2009 Scholastic Art Awards – National Silver Photography Portfolio Medal (GHS student 1 of 10 National winners) 2009 National Photography Gold Medal-Single entry 2009 National Photography Gold Medal-Single entry 2010 Scholastic Art Awards – National Silver Medal for sculpture 2010 Scholastic Art Awards – National Silver Medal for sculpture Educational Theater Association’s Outstanding Schools Theater Program Award for being one of the top High School Theater programs nationally - fourth time designation in 2010 Educational Theater Association’s Outstanding Schools Theater Program Award for being one of the top High School Theater programs nationally - fourth time designation in 2010 One of 100 Best Communities for Music Education in the US – sixth time designation in 2010 One of 100 Best Communities for Music Education in the US – sixth time designation in st Place Trophies and Superior Ratings at contests in FL (Choir 2008), and VA (Band & Orchestra 2009) 1 st Place Trophies and Superior Ratings at contests in FL (Choir 2008), and VA (Band & Orchestra 2009) Designated a "Signature School" by the Grammy Foundation. Designated a "Signature School" by the Grammy Foundation. More students each year in the All-State Music Festival than any other CT high school. More students each year in the All-State Music Festival than any other CT high school.

Athletic Program 42 sports, 99 teams 42 sports, 99 teams Girls Swim Team named #1 Girls Sports Team in Connecticut by the CT High School Coaches Association and the U.S. Marine Corps Girls Swim Team named #1 Girls Sports Team in Connecticut by the CT High School Coaches Association and the U.S. Marine Corps FCIAC Divisional Champions: Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swimming, Field Hockey, Girls Ice Hockey, Boys Swimming FCIAC Divisional Champions: Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swimming, Field Hockey, Girls Ice Hockey, Boys Swimming FCIAC Champions: Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming, Boys Ice Hockey FCIAC Champions: Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming, Boys Ice Hockey State Champions: Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming State Champions: Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming State Open Champions: Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming State Open Champions: Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming FCIAC Coaches of Excellence: Field Hockey, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swimming, Boys Soccer, Football, Boys Swimming FCIAC Coaches of Excellence: Field Hockey, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swimming, Boys Soccer, Football, Boys Swimming FCIAC Coaches of the Year: Girls Volleyball, Boys Ice Hockey FCIAC Coaches of the Year: Girls Volleyball, Boys Ice Hockey CT High School Coaches Association: Boys Tennis Coach of the Year CT High School Coaches Association: Boys Tennis Coach of the Year 2008 Sports Illustrated - #1 Athletic Program in CT 2008 Sports Illustrated - #1 Athletic Program in CT

…and More… P HYSICAL E DUCATION, H EALTH & W ELLNESS Courses including Wellness, Aquatics, Lifeguard Training, Body Image and Media, Self Defense, Sports Medicine, etc. P HYSICAL E DUCATION, H EALTH & W ELLNESS Courses including Wellness, Aquatics, Lifeguard Training, Body Image and Media, Self Defense, Sports Medicine, etc. F AMILY & C ONSUMER S CIENCES Courses including Fashion Design, Interior Design, Cooking, Human Development, etc. F AMILY & C ONSUMER S CIENCES Courses including Fashion Design, Interior Design, Cooking, Human Development, etc. B USINESS E DUCATION Courses including Business Law, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Personal Finance, etc. B USINESS E DUCATION Courses including Business Law, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Personal Finance, etc. T ECHNOLOGY E DUCATION Course including Graphic Technology, Architectural Design, 3D Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Systems, Transportation Engineering, etc. T ECHNOLOGY E DUCATION Course including Graphic Technology, Architectural Design, 3D Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Systems, Transportation Engineering, etc. Award Winning School Newspaper: The Beak (CT Newspapers’ Daily Newspaper Associations’ High School Journalism Contest) Award Winning School Newspaper: The Beak (CT Newspapers’ Daily Newspaper Associations’ High School Journalism Contest) 1 st Place Team – 2008 CT Stock Market Game (out of 800 Teams in the State) 1 st Place Team – 2008 CT Stock Market Game (out of 800 Teams in the State) 1 st Place in Area Nine Cable Council and Cablevision of CT Access Awards st Place in Area Nine Cable Council and Cablevision of CT Access Awards GHS Students (2) won 1 st Prize in C-SPAN’s National StudentCam Contest (2009) GHS Students (2) won 1 st Prize in C-SPAN’s National StudentCam Contest (2009) Business Student scored in Top 5% Nationally on the 2008 National Financial Literacy Challenge (out of 75,000 students) Business Student scored in Top 5% Nationally on the 2008 National Financial Literacy Challenge (out of 75,000 students)

Technology Smartboards in every academic classroom Smartboards in every academic classroom 75% in % in % by , pending budget approval 100% by , pending budget approval Wireless Wireless Pilot in one house and media center Pilot in one house and media center Full school , pending budget approval Full school , pending budget approval World Languages Lab World Languages Lab Computer Labs Computer Labs Electronic Communication Electronic Communication Intranet Portal Intranet Portal Web Site Web Site ParentLink ParentLink

Student Activities AIDS Awareness AIDS Awareness Autism Awareness Autism Awareness Big Brothers, Big Sisters Big Brothers, Big Sisters Elementary Tutoring Clubs Elementary Tutoring Clubs Cancer Awareness Cancer Awareness Computer Science Computer Science Debate Club Debate Club World Language Clubs World Language Clubs Gay Straight Alliance Gay Straight Alliance Thespians Thespians Go Green Go Green Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Junior United Way Junior United Way Key Club & Signettes Key Club & Signettes Math Team Math Team Moc Trials Moc Trials Model U.N. Model U.N. Peer Mentors/Tutors Peer Mentors/Tutors Unified Sports Unified Sports YNET YNET 75 clubs, leadership and/or service opportunities, a sampling:

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