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a Report of the Math. Mashpee High School was one of 388 school districts in the nation honored by the College Board as School Committee a school of distinction and was honored with a place on the Washington Post's High School Challenge List Superintendent: Ann Bradshaw for its effectiveness for preparing students for college, Business Manager: Maria Hortaridis Mashpee High School is one of 45 schools in the state to participate in the Advanced Placement(AP) Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Program of the Massachusetts Math and Science Debra Goulart Initiative, which is funded by the Gates,Exxon,and Dell Foundations. The goal of the AP program is to Volunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth Wunder encourage more students to participate in challenging coursework in high school and to better prepare Mission students to succeed in college. Participation in AP The Mission Statement of the Mashpee Public exams increased from 149 in 2010 to 255 in 2011,with Schools describes our purpose as an organization. half of the graduating seniors enrolled in one or more AP courses. The high school offers AP courses in The Mashpee Public School system biology, calculus, chemistry, environmental science, offers an academic program of sufficient European history,English language,English literature, rigor, scope, and depth for all students. The human geography,music theory,physics,portfolio art, overriding goal of this program is to prepare Spanish, statistics,and U.S.history. Asa result of the students to be confident and life-long learners rigorous AP program, a recent Mashpee High School who possess a strong sense of community that graduate was able to enroll in sophomore,junior,and will be evidenced in each student's contribu- senior—level courses as a freshman at Boston tion to society over a lifetime. University. Vision The 6th annual Special Olympics was held in The vision statement for the district defines May. Athletes from across Cape Cod came to the high excellence and what we strive to become. school to compete. Middle and High School students, The vision of the Mashpee Public staff,parents,and community members all volunteered their time to help host this important event. The Schools is to ensure that all students achieve Concert Choir traveled to New York City to compete academic excellence in a safe, respectful,and in the Heritage Festival Competition with high schools personalized learning environment. around the country, and won a gold award. The Jazz Band competed at Berkeley College with two students Quality teaching, small class sizes, and earning an honorable mention. the use of technology will prepare students for future challenges. Mashpee students are proud to show their appreciation for veterans and active military personnel, School Committee Members Veterans Day is an important day in the schools,as Richard Bailey served as Chairman of the school gratitude for service to our country is acknowledged committee, Kathy Stanley was Vice Chair, and Jose through special events and recognition. Franco was Secretary. Members were Scott McGee and Janice Mills. Richard Bailey resigned in February Excellent teaching is at the core of our success, We are fortunate to have a talented and committed staff 2011,and David Bloomfield was elected in May 2011. Review of 2010-2011 that works to meet the learning needs of every student. The district continues to provide high quality The Mashpee Public Schools continued to focus professional development including graduate courses on and improve student achievement. In the past two and opportunities to work in professional learning years, the average SAT scores rose by 38 points in communities with colleagues. Community service is critical reading, 45 points in writing, and 57 points in an important part of the curriculum. There are many efforts to raise funds to help others,to collect food for 124