Cohasset High School Curriculum Night November 19, 2009

Agenda Welcome Welcome Cohasset High School At A Glance Cohasset High School At A Glance An Opportunity to Learn More An Opportunity to Learn More

Cohasset High School at a Glance 19 acre campus 19 acre campus 12:1 student to faculty ratio; typical class size ranges from 18 to 26 students 12:1 student to faculty ratio; typical class size ranges from 18 to 26 students Program of Study includes: 77 courses, 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Virtual High School courses Program of Study includes: 77 courses, 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Virtual High School courses 7 computer labs with a total of 157 computers; all classrooms have computers and Internet access; ratio of students to computers is 1.92:1 7 computer labs with a total of 157 computers; all classrooms have computers and Internet access; ratio of students to computers is 1.92:1 90% of the faculty hold masters degrees or higher; 100% are “highly qualified” 90% of the faculty hold masters degrees or higher; 100% are “highly qualified” Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges

Cohasset High School at a Glance 364 student enrollment 364 student enrollment 93% of students go on to further their education; 57% attend most to very competitive colleges (Barron’s rating) 93% of students go on to further their education; 57% attend most to very competitive colleges (Barron’s rating) Over $900K awarded in merit awards in 2009 Over $900K awarded in merit awards in 2009 Mean SAT scores: 1664 Total Mean SAT scores: 1664 Total – 547 Verbal (nation 502); – 561Math, (nation 515); – 561Math, (nation 515); – 556 Writing (nation 494) 100% pass rate on MCAS tests; 100% pass rate on MCAS tests; – 2009 MCAS scores: ELA56% Advanced, 42% Proficient ELA56% Advanced, 42% Proficient Math73% Advanced, 24% Proficient Math73% Advanced, 24% Proficient 60% of Class of 2009 participated in AP coursework 60% of Class of 2009 participated in AP coursework 80% of students taking AP exam scored 3 or higher 80% of students taking AP exam scored 3 or higher

Cohasset High School at a Glance Foreign travel study in France, Guatemala, Russia, Belize, Costa Rica Foreign travel study in France, Guatemala, Russia, Belize, Costa Rica 90% of students participate in extracurricular activities 90% of students participate in extracurricular activities 3 State Championships in three different sports in past four years 3 State Championships in three different sports in past four years Numerous recognition awards in artistic, dramatic, and musical performing arts competitions Numerous recognition awards in artistic, dramatic, and musical performing arts competitions

An Opportunity to Learn More Ms. Louise Demas, Humanities Ms. Louise Demas, Humanities Mr. Ron Ford, Athletic Director Mr. Ron Ford, Athletic Director Dr. Michael Gill, Assistant Principal & Health/Physical Education Dr. Michael Gill, Assistant Principal & Health/Physical Education Ms. Catherine Nelligan, Guidance Ms. Catherine Nelligan, Guidance Mrs. Kerri Sandler, MS Assistant Principal Mrs. Kerri Sandler, MS Assistant Principal Ms. Laura Struzziery, Guidance Ms. Laura Struzziery, Guidance Ms. Lisa Sugrue, Fine Arts Ms. Lisa Sugrue, Fine Arts Ms. MaryEllen Sullivan, Guidance Ms. MaryEllen Sullivan, Guidance Dr. June Talvitie-Siple, STEM Dr. June Talvitie-Siple, STEM

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