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HHS MISSIONHHS MISSIONThe mission of Hingham High School The mission of Hingham High School is to graduate students with the is to graduate students with the academic, civic, social, and personal academic, civic, social, and personal skills necessary to become productive, skills necessary to become productive, responsible members of a democratic responsible members of a democratic and ever-changing global society. and ever-changing global society. With the support and involvement of With the support and involvement of the community, Hingham High the community, Hingham High School will engage all students in a School will engage all students in a challenging, well-balanced challenging, well-balanced educational program complemented educational program complemented by co curricular activitiesby co curricular activities..

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor Learning

Read purposefullyRead purposefully Read with an accurate Read with an accurate

understanding of content and literal understanding of content and literal meaningmeaning

Read with an understanding of the Read with an understanding of the distinction between fact and opiniondistinction between fact and opinion

Read with the ability to analyze Read with the ability to analyze figurative language, implied figurative language, implied meaning, and tonemeaning, and tone

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor Learning

Write effectivelyWrite effectively Write with appropriate Write with appropriate

expression and structureexpression and structure Write with attention to the Write with attention to the

conventions of grammar, conventions of grammar, usage, and vocabularyusage, and vocabulary

Use writing as a means of self-Use writing as a means of self-expressionexpression

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor Learning

Communicate effectivelyCommunicate effectively Speak clearly and confidently in an oral Speak clearly and confidently in an oral

presentation.presentation. Listen critically and accurately to spoken Listen critically and accurately to spoken

messages.messages. Acquire communication skills in a second Acquire communication skills in a second

languagelanguage Explore and express ideas through the Explore and express ideas through the

artsarts Use a variety of media to communicate Use a variety of media to communicate

ideas and information ideas and information

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor Learning

Identify, analyze, and solve Identify, analyze, and solve problemsproblems

Use logic and deductive and Use logic and deductive and inductive reasoning to solve inductive reasoning to solve problemsproblems

Demonstrate the ability to use Demonstrate the ability to use technology technology

Access and evaluate informationAccess and evaluate information Use a range of resources to conduct Use a range of resources to conduct

researchresearch

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor Learning

Demonstrate self-respect and Demonstrate self-respect and respect for othersrespect for others

Develop healthful habits for physical, Develop healthful habits for physical, social, and emotional well beingsocial, and emotional well being

Exhibit positive verbal and nonverbal Exhibit positive verbal and nonverbal behaviorbehavior

Maintain a good conduct recordMaintain a good conduct record Display academic integrityDisplay academic integrity Develop understanding of individual Develop understanding of individual

differences and global perspectivesdifferences and global perspectives

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor Learning

Work both independently and Work both independently and cooperatively with otherscooperatively with others

Attend schoolAttend school Be involved in school and/or Be involved in school and/or

community extra-curricular activitiescommunity extra-curricular activities Demonstrate awareness of Demonstrate awareness of

academic responsibilitiesacademic responsibilities Be tolerant of others’ opinions and Be tolerant of others’ opinions and

points of viewpoints of view Participate constructively in group Participate constructively in group

activitiesactivities

Student ExpectationsStudent ExpectationsFor LearningFor LearningFulfill their responsibilities and exercise Fulfill their responsibilities and exercise

their rights as members of local and their rights as members of local and global communities.global communities.

Abide by the Rules of the RoadAbide by the Rules of the Road Support student-sponsored activities that Support student-sponsored activities that

respond to the needs of othersrespond to the needs of others Register to vote when eligibleRegister to vote when eligible Participate in community decisionsParticipate in community decisions Demonstrate knowledge of civics education Demonstrate knowledge of civics education

through the study of United States history, through the study of United States history, the democratic process, and shared civic the democratic process, and shared civic valuesvalues

Acquire knowledge of diverse culturesAcquire knowledge of diverse cultures

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

HINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL

TIME TABLE at HHS

Program of Studies is available on line now Counselors visit all English classes to explain the

Program of Studies week of March 9 Parents and students make course selections through

Aspen X2 parent portal March 16-20

Level recommendations where applicable will be there

TIME TABLE at HHS

Program of Studies available on line now Individual course selection meetings with

school counselors (3/23-4/2) Schedule drafts mailed home for final

parental review with third-term repost cards (4/15)

Final course selections due to school counselors (4/27)

TIME TABLE at HMS

Program of Studies available on line now Counselors meet with students to make

individual course selections Parents and students make course selections

through Aspen X2 parent portal 3/13-3/27

Level recommendations where applicable will be there

Final course selection sheets due on 4/27

Course Level Questions

March 19 An Evening with the Directors

7:00 pm at HMS

English Helaine Silva

Foreign Languages Susan Keyes

Math David Jewett

Science Kathryn Roberts

Social Studies Jim Kirkcaldy

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

HINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL

To Attain a Diploma

Earn 110 Credits

Pass the MCAS inEnglish Language

Arts Mathematics Science

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must earn at least 110 credits including following:

20 credits in English 15 credits in math 15 credits in science 15 credits in social studies 10 credits in the same foreign language 5 credits in physical education 2.5 credits in fine or applied arts 2.5 credits in computer (or pass an

proficiency exam)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In grades 9 and 10, all students are required to successfully complete a semester course in physical education and health.

Juniors and seniors have a variety of options by which they may complete the physical education requirement.

Elect the either junior/senior physical education course for at least one semester each year

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Team Sports and Lifetime Games

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Wellness and Personal Fitness

PHYSICAL EDUCATION OPTIONSfor Juniors And Seniors

Play on an inter-scholastic team at HHS for at least one season.

Participate in a before and/or after school intramural weight training and conditioning program at the HHS weight room.

Participate in a fitness/exercise program at a fitness/exercise facility.

NEW COURSES for 15-16

Geometry – Linear Emphasis

Geometry – Quadratic Emphasis

Greenhouse Botany

Seminars in History

UMASS REQUIREMENTS

Beginning with the class of 2016, four years of mathematics will be required for acceptance to any Massachusetts state college or university.

Beginning with the class of 2017, three years of a lab science will be required for acceptance to any Massachusetts state college or university.

HHS ATTENDANCE POLICY

Six absences in a course in one term will lead to no credit (N) in that course for the term.

For courses that meet every other day, four absences in one term will lead to no credit (N) in that course for the term.

Excused absences for medical reasons, funerals, legal business, religious holidays, some college visits, or for most school-sponsored activities will not be counted in the total number of absences leading to no credit.

Advice we give to students…

Read the Program of Studies for 2015-2016 and discuss course selections with your parents.

Review graduation requirements and know what courses you need to take.

Make your course selections through the parent portal before you meet with your counselor.

Advice for parents/guardians…

Read the Program of Studies for 2015-2016 and review your child’s course choices.

Make sure your student challenges himself or herself with a reasonably rigorous program.

Make sure students select additional electives in case there are scheduling conflicts.

Call the school counselor or appropriate teacher if you have questions.

Advice for parents/guardians…

Stay informed about school events and activities.Web site (hinghamschools.com)Calendar mailed in AugustMonthly newslettersPTO meetingsPrincipal coffee hoursVoice mailemailAspen X2 student/parent portal

Advice for parents/guardians…

Join the director of counseling, the director of athletics, and the principal for an informal informational session for parents of incoming ninth-graders on May 7, at 7:00 p.m.