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University,College of the Holy Cross, Curry College, enhanced the technology/engineering program and
<br /> Elmira College, Emerson College, Emmanuel curricular modification,which includes the addition of
<br /> College,Fairfield University,Fitchburg State College, Game Maker 8 and Maya for 3-D animation. Foreign
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<br /> s Framingham State College, Ithaca College, Keene Language gave students options to pursue advanced
<br /> study in French,Latin, and Spanish, and the Guidance
<br /> State College, Mass. College of Liberal Arts,
<br /> Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Merrimack Department continued to develop it curriculum based
<br /> College, New England Institute of Art, Norwich on national standards and implemented the use of
<br /> University, Northeastern University, Plymouth State Naviance for college and career planning.
<br /> University, Providence College, Quinnipiac j
<br /> University, Saint Anselm College, Saint Leo Mashpee High School continues to expand its
<br /> University, Salem State College, Salve Regina Advanced Placement program to give students oppor-
<br /> University, Southern New Hampshire University, tunities to pursue college credit through rigorous
<br /> Stonehill College, Tulane University, University of coursework. AP courses were offered in Studio Art, !
<br /> Bridgeport, University of Mass.—Amherst, Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and
<br /> University of Mass.—Dartmouth, University of New Composition, English Literature and Composition,
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<br /> Hampshire,University of Rhode Island, University of Environmental Science, European History, Physics B, I
<br /> Utah, Westfield State College and Wheelock College. Spanish, Statistics, and U.S. History. One hundred
<br /> and eleven students enrolled in these courses with
<br /> Graduates also earned $35,250.00 in various many taking multiple classes,and 144 AP exams were
<br /> scholarships and grants over the next four years, and taken. In the spring, the Massachusetts Math and
<br /> there was an additional $58,025.00 offered in local Science Institute offered Mashpee the opportunity to
<br /> scholarships. Also, based on their performance in join an exciting grant program to increase AP enroll-
<br /> MCAS, 33 MHS seniors earned the John and Abigail ment and performance by providing specialized train-
<br /> Adams Award that entitles them to four years of free ing for AP teachers in English, math and science as
<br /> tuition at state universities and colleges. Valedictorian well as supportive study sessions for students.
<br /> Daniel Finn and Salutatorian Connor Tremarche led Mashpee Teachers' Association agreed to take on the j
<br /> the class academically. challenge and the enrollment for 2010-2011 shows a j
<br /> marked upswing.
<br /> As academics remained the focus of the school,
<br /> revisions and advancement continued across the cur- As part of its initiative to improve student per-
<br /> riculum. In math specially designed "labs" supple- formance, all MHS sophomores and juniors took the
<br /> ment the classroom curriculum and instruction in PSAT exam. Continuation of this program will pro-
<br /> algebra and geometry and offer students increased vide additional preparation and exposure to improve
<br /> opportunities in project based, experiential learning. performance on the SAT as MHS students pursue
<br /> In English, teachers continued to expand student higher educational opportunities. In addition, the PM
<br /> understanding and performance in reading, writing, Program gave more students the opportunity to com-
<br /> and presenting, with a particular emphasis on critical plete high school successfully.
<br /> thinking skills. In English and Math, SAT prep was
<br /> facilitated by the teachers through the Summit Mashpee High School's co-curricular programs
<br /> Program.As a result, average student scores increased continued to thrive. The Blue Falcon Theater
<br /> by 100 points from the previous year. Mashpee High Company earned accolades for its performances of
<br /> School's SAT average score was 1465 (critical reading "Pajama Game" and "The Jury Room". Once again
<br /> 489,math 496, and writing 480)—each of these areas MHS musicians and singers outdid themselves. 100%
<br /> increased a minimum of 20 points from the previous of those who auditioned for All Cape qualified to per-
<br /> Year. The Science Department continued the integra- form at the All Cape and South East District Music
<br /> tion of theory and technology with practical applica- Festivals. Three students advanced to the District
<br /> tion through planned experimentation. The
<br /> Festival and one at All State. Mashpee High School
<br /> History/Social Science Department continued with the also continued its strong performance in interscholas-
<br /> modified U.S. History sequence. Our well tuned tic competition as a member of the South Shore
<br /> Senior Seminar continues to offer students opportuni- League. Five teams advanced to the state tournament:
<br /> ties for in-depth exploration through the development boy's soccer, golf, boy's basketball, hockey and base-
<br /> of a capstone project. Applied Technology further ball. Mashpee won the Clark Chatterton
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