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The numbers of children enrolled in preschool through
<br /> Report of the grade twelve continue to increase with the largest percen-
<br /> tage of growth occurring at Falmouth High School.
<br /> Superintendent of Schools Student Enrollments
<br /> To the Mashpee School Committee Mashpee Schools Falmouth High School
<br /> and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Pre-School - Grade 8 Grades 9-12
<br /> On November 1, 1990, the children of Mashpee ex- October 1, 1984 - 505 October 1, 1984 - 178
<br /> perienced an event they will remember the rest of their October 1, 1985 - 564 October 1, 1985 - 197
<br /> lives. President George H. Bush, the 41st President of October 1, 1986 - 654 October 1, 1986 - 180
<br /> the United States, visited Mashpee. All our students were October 1, 1987 - 712 October 1, 1987 - 199
<br /> able to participate in the welcoming of President Bush October 1, 1988 - 831 October 1, 1988 - 181
<br /> either at Otis Air Force Base or in the Middle School gym- October I, 1989 - 959 October I, 1989 - 191
<br /> nasium. It was a very memorable and truly special day. October I, 1990 - 1032 October I, 1990 - 241 r-
<br /> October I, 1991 - 1137 October I, 1991 - 274
<br /> This year, our enrollments increased 105 students in
<br /> grades PS-8 bringing our total elementary student count Cape Cod Regional Vocational Enrollments 9 - 12
<br /> to 1137. Our two schools are overcrowded. A long-term
<br /> solution to our school building needs must be acted upon October I, 1984 -: 48
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<br /> soon. October I, 1985 - 40
<br /> October I, 1986 - 43
<br /> Our five-year curriculum cycle focused upon improv- October I, 1987 - 45
<br /> ing our Mathematics and Computer Education curricula. October I, 1988 - 45
<br /> October 1, 1989 - 47
<br /> For the second year of the Kenneth C. Coombs October 1, 1990 - 31
<br /> School's existence, the enrollments remained at the 500 October 1, 1991 - 44
<br /> pupil level. Because we would have been well beyond
<br /> capacity, our kindergarten grades were moved to the Mid- October 1, 1991 Enrollments
<br /> dle School. Each of our grade 1-4 staff provide the Kenneth C. Coombs Mashpee Middle
<br /> children instruction in reading, math, language skills,
<br /> School School
<br /> science and social studies. These subjects are sup-
<br /> plemented and integrated with special classes for all
<br /> students in computer science, choral and instrumental Pre-first 15 Pre-school 14 r.0v
<br /> Grade 1 155 Kindergarten 168
<br /> music, a myriad of art teachings and full range of physical Grade 2 139 Grade 5 107
<br /> education activities. Grade 3 121 Grade 6 102
<br /> Our parent organization took a more formal direction Grade 4 116 Grade 7 95
<br /> as parents chose to develop a PTO structure. A body of Ungraded 9 Grade 8 91
<br /> officers/directors helped to evolve an active and close link Ungraded 5
<br /> with staff and parent community. A number of PTO- Total 555 Total 582
<br /> sponsored events were productive and enjoyable for Falmouth Cape Cod Reg. Technical
<br /> children, staff, parents and town. High School High School
<br /> An assortment of fund raising events conducted by the
<br /> school and PTO, along with continuing support from the Grade 9 82 Grade 9 13
<br /> Mashpee Cultural Education Committee and Cultural Grade 10 80 Grade 10 11
<br /> Education Collaborative, expanded last year's efforts Grade 11 66 Grade 11 6
<br /> bringing cultural/academic enrichment experiences to our Grade 12 46 Grade 12 14
<br /> Ungraded 0
<br /> children. The Coombs students participated in four
<br /> superior artist in residency programs presented by Jim Total 274 Total 44
<br /> Vetter, Valerie Stevens, Paul Richmond and The
<br /> Academy of Performing Arts. Schoolwide presentations Special Needs Programs (Tuitioned)
<br /> by the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers, National Cape Cod Collaborative 4
<br /> Marionette Theatre and visits by author Yoko Watkins Out-of-District 10
<br /> and storyteller Jay O'Callahan were additional highlights
<br /> during the course of the year. Art History instruction, Total 14
<br /> delivered by trained parent volunteers(Heritage Planta-
<br /> tion) was done in exceptional fashion, supplying the
<br /> students with an analytical appreciation of art. Science
<br /> education was enhanced through visits by the 01"K�_,
<br /> Beachcomber, Project Life, promoting a study of the
<br /> woodland habitat and Science-By-Mail involvements with
<br /> the Museum of Science in Boston.
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