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As academics remained the focus of the school,
<br /> Report of the revisions and advancement continued across the cur-
<br /> gashpee High School riculum. In math specially designed "labs" supple-
<br /> ment the classroom curriculum and instruction in
<br /> algebra and geometry and offer students increased
<br /> Mashpee High School concluded its twelfth year opportunities in project based, experiential learning.
<br /> of existence as it transitioned from a grade 7-12 school In English teachers continued to expand student
<br /> to two separate schools. In the spring of 2008 understanding and performance in reading, writing,
<br /> Mashpee Middle School was formed and now encom- and presenting, with a particular emphasis on critical
<br /> passes grades 7-8, while Mashpee High School con- thinking skills. The Science Department continued
<br /> tains all grade 9-12 students. the integration of theory and technology with practical
<br /> application through planned experimentation. The
<br /> The Mashpee High School Class of 2008, the History/Social Science Department transitioned stu-
<br /> ninth graduating class in MHS history, graduated 144 dents to a modified U.S. History sequence that now
<br /> students whose postgraduate plans are as follows: covers two years to help them better prepare for the
<br /> 56%are attending four year colleges, 31% are attend- MCAS. Senior Seminar continues to offer students
<br /> ing two year colleges, 4% are delaying their decision, opportunities for in-depth exploration through the
<br /> 3%have enlisted in the military, and 6% are pursuing development of a capstone project. Applied
<br /> other career/employment opportunities. Technology continued to enhance the technol-
<br /> ogy/engineering program with additional sections and
<br /> Mashpee High School students were very com- curricular modifications. Foreign Language gave stu-
<br /> petitive as they pursued admission to 136 colleges or dents options to pursue advanced study in French,
<br /> universities and many applied for scholarships. Latin, and Spanish, and the Guidance Department
<br /> Graduates were accepted to 107 different colleges,and continued to move towards a developmental guidance
<br /> some of the choices for further education include program as it developed and implemented curriculum
<br /> Assumption College, Boston University, Brandeis based on national standards.
<br /> University, Bridgewater State College, Cape Cod
<br /> Community College, Champlain College, Clark Mashpee High School also continued to expand
<br /> University, College of the Holy Cross, Curry College, its Advanced Placement program to give students
<br /> Emerson College,Fairfield University,Fitchburg State opportunities to pursue college credit through rigorous
<br /> College, Framingham State College, Keene State coursework. AP courses were offered in Studio Art,
<br /> College, Lesley College, Mass. College of Liberal Biology,Calculus AB,English Language/Composition,
<br /> Arts,Manhattan College, Mass. College of Pharmacy English Literature/Composition, European History,
<br /> &Health,New England Institute of Art, Northeastern Physics B, Statistics, and U.S. History. Seventy-four
<br /> University, Providence College, Quinnipiac students enrolled in these courses with many taking
<br /> University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Saint multiple classes, and 100 AP exams were taken.
<br /> Anselm College, Salem State College, Southern New
<br /> Hampshire University, Stonehill College, University As part of its initiative to improve student per-
<br />, of Mass.—Amherst, University of Mass.— formance, all MHS sophomores and juniors took the
<br /> Dartmouth, University of Maine—Orono, University PSAT exam. Continuation of this program will pro-
<br /> of New Hampshire, University of Rhode Island, vide additional preparation and exposure to improve
<br /> University of Tampa,University of Vermont,Wheaton performance on the SAT as MHS students pursue
<br /> r College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Saint higher educational opportunities. In addition, the PM
<br /> t Michael's College. Program expanded and thus gave more students the
<br /> opportunity to complete high school successfully.
<br /> Graduates also earned $4,237,943 in various
<br /> scholarships and grants over the next four years, and Mashpee High School's co-curricular programs
<br /> t there was an additional $124,850 offered in local continued to thrive as the DC Travelers once again vis-
<br /> scholarships. Also, based on their performance in ited Washington, D.C. for a fulfilling educational
<br /> MCAS, 40 MHS seniors earned the Adams experience. The Blue Falcon Theater Company
<br /> Scholarship that entitles them to four years of free earned accolades for its performances of"Plaza Suite"
<br /> tuition at state universities and colleges. Valedictorian and"Pippin" Once again musicians and singers qual-
<br /> Bailey Fay and Salutatorian Nicole Inglis led the class ified to perform at All Cape and South East District
<br /> academically. Music Festivals. Challenge Day took place for the
<br /> first time as students and staff participated in this
<br /> nationally recognized program that promotes compas-
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