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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 <br /> 9%3�4 <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. <br /> 87 <br />