Transcript Welcome to Swampscott High School
Welcome to Swampscott High School
Open House for Prospective Students and Parents Oct. 23, 2013
Tonight’s Agenda
Overview of Swampscott High School’s Commitment to Excellence Curriculum for 9 th grade and beyond Emphasis on Student Involvement Student support services Parent/student Q&A School culture fair and building tour
Swampscott High School Mission Statement “Swampscott High School is a community of adult and student learners who work together to succeed in a diverse and evolving global society by promoting academic and personal excellence within an inclusive, safe and supportive environment.”
Why Swampscott High School?
Highly qualified teachers • 100% are certified in their field • Proven competency in subject area on MTEL • 90% have Master’s Degree or greater in their subject area
Why Swampscott High School?
High student performance Since 2011, MCAS passing rates have been… 99% for freshmen in science 95% in English (grade 10) 88% in math (grade 10) SHS is designated a Level 1 School; we meet or exceed our targets for performance on state tests
Why Swampscott High School?
Rigorous Curriculum for all STEM Academy students Aligned with Common Core Standards Increased graduation requirements to compare better with other schools AP, Honors, CP1, CP2 course levels Robotics and computer programming
Advanced Placement Offerings
Art History Calculus AB English European Hist.
Biology Chemistry Environ. Sci.
French Microeconomics Music Theory Macroeconomics Physics Psychology Statistics Spanish US History All VHS AP Courses
STEM ACADEMY
To prepare every student to communicate and compete as global thinkers through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Cohort of students work with a select cluster of teachers to integrate instruction and projects across the curriculum Individually provided Chromebooks to encourage use of technology
Student Involvement
We encourage all students, beginning in 9 th grade, to become involved in the life of Swampscott High School.
Clubs and activities, open to all students Students learn leadership and collaboration – 21 st century skills Build relationships with faculty and administrators beyond the classroom
Clubs and Activities
Anime Club Book Discussion Chess Club Debate Club French Club International Relations Mock Trial Newspaper Political Action Club S.A.D.D.
Writing Club Art Club Best Buddies Class Gov’t Drama Club Band Cable Club Dance Team Environment Awareness Gay/Straight Alliance Math Team Interact Club Mentors in Violence Prevention My Brother’s Table Peer Leaders Robotics Club Student Council Yearbook National Honor Society Peer Mentors Science Team Spanish Club Swampscott High School promotes equal opportunities for all students in sports and activities, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or religion.
Athletics Swampscott High School advocates education-based athletics, promoting the ideal that students who participate in athletics build greater potential and reach higher levels of success in all aspects of their life.
Fall Sports Football Golf Cheering Soccer Volleyball Field Hockey Cross Country Winter Sports Basketball Hockey Cheering Spring Sports Baseball Lacrosse Gymnastics Wrestling Softball Tennis Indoor Track Swimming Outdoor Track Sailing
Student Support Services
Guidance Department • Individual attention for all students • Can serve as liaison between student, family and teachers • Support with 4-year course planning • Support with college applications or other post-graduation choices
Student Support Services
Special Education • Task management classes • Individual teacher/liaison attention • Communication with parents
Any Questions??
Building tours and Department visits
English and History Math and Science Health/Foreign Language/Arts Athletics – Field House Special Education – Guidance Office