1. Welcome to Hingham High School

2. HHS MISSION The mission of Hingham High School is to graduate students with the academic, civic, social, and personal skills necessary to become productive, responsible members of a democratic and ever-changing global society. With the support and involvement of the community, Hingham High School will engage all students in a challenging, well-balanced educational program complemented by co-curricular activities.

3. QUESTIONS What is this school like? How is it different from the school my child currently attends? How will I communicate with the school? What is the orientation program?

4. Hingham High Increased personal responsibility Transcript counts Specific graduation requirements More choices Strict attendance policy Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:32 p.m. Seven-day cycle, drop one class daily

5. SCHEDULE Block 18:00 -8:57 HR8:57 – 9:00 Block 29:04 – 10:01 Block 310:05 – 11:02 Block 411:06 - 12:30 (includes lunch) Lunch11:06 - 11:30Class11:33 - 12:30 Class11:06- 11:33Lunch 11:36 - 12:00Class12:03 - 12:30 Class 11:06 - 12:03Lunch12:06 -12:30 Block 512:34 - 1:31 Block 61:35 - 2:32 Schedule of meetings Day 1 ABCDEF(no G) Day 2 ABCDEG(no F) Day 3 ABCDFG(no E) Day 4 ABCEFG(no D) Day 5 ABDEFG(no C) Day 6 ACDEFG(no B) Day 7 BCDEFG(no A)

6. Measures of Success Level 1 school per DESE Accountability and Assistance Levels MCAS scores SAT scores AP participation Plans of graduates Participation in extracurricular activities Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School Nationally recognized Green Ribbon School 2012 Commendation School by DESE College Board’s 2013 District Honor Roll Newsweek, Boston Magazine

7. Communication Newsletter Calendar of Special Events Email Voice mail School distribution list through Aspen Web site Coffee hours

8. Important Dates Counselors available – August 26 Email issues handled before Sports sign ups – June 4 at 2:45 at HHS Fall sports begin – August 27 (24 for 9 football) Fall Sports Preseason Workshop – August 31 Picture Day – August 25 Orientation – September 3 First day of classes – September 8 Homecoming – October 10

9. Upcoming Events Drama Club’s presentation of You Can’t Take it With You – May 8-9 Band & Orchestra Concert – May 12 Chorus concert – May 14 Global Symposium/Senior Capstone Presentations – May 13