Watch students demonstrate their custom-built robots
Dive into gaming, coding, Virtual Reality and cyber security offered in the program
Learn about partnerships with URI, CISCO, and Unity Games
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE | GREENHOUSE
Lead Educators: Aaron Gathen, Meredith Ashworth, Zach Sirowich and Matthew Pottle
Explore our state-of-the-art greenhouse and the classes it holds
Check out our award-winning agriculture projects and displays
Learn about the Sugar Shack, Hen House and the Mariner Marketplace
MECHANICAL TRADES | ROOM 610
Lead Educators: Eric Gartner
Explore Mechanical Trades in Plumbing and Apprenticeships
View welding and pipe fitting projects our students have completed
Learn about our UA Local 51 Partnership
EDUCATOR PREPARATION | ROOM 209
Lead Educator: Caroline LaPrise, Amanda Davia, and Ashley Lourenco
Learn about this program built to prepare students for a career in education.
View the hands-on coursework selections and specializations
Learn about student teaching in our model classroom
DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION | ROOM 605
Lead Educator: Brien Jennings
Discover our newest program and explore current projects students have created.
DEPARTMENT SHOWCASE FOR ARTS, CLUBS & ATHLETICS | THROUGHOUT CAMPUS
Speak with Guidance about academic placement, testing, and Shadow Days
Learn more about Mariner Athletics
Explore our various departments, clubs and activities
Learn More About Our Programs and School Community
Reach out to our guidance office to get started: Joan Pratley Phone: 401-792-9406 | Email: Jpratley@nssk12.org
Schedule a Tour
We love showing potential students and their families all we have to offer here in Narragansett. We invite you to schedule a tour or an individual peer shadow day for your student to receive a full experience and obtain a better understanding of our school community.
Visit Guidance
Schedule an introductory meeting with one of our dedicated guidance counselors who can share more about graduation and program requirements. You can also ask about our many resources available to ensure a rewarding and successful high school career.
The following classes are taught at NHS, but students earn credits at each respective college.
CiscoI,II,III(CCRI)
Intro.toComputing&DataScience(URI)
APComputerSciencePrinciples(URI)
APComputerScienceA(URI)
Cybersecurity(URI)
CollegeWriting(URI)
AnimalScience(URI)
ChemistryII(RIC)
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program Pathways:
Agricultural Science: There are three Agriscience Certificates available:PetFirstAid,PesticidesandOSHA.Eachcertificateprogram requires Agriscience I and II as well as two additional courses reflectiveofthepathwaythatischosen.
Computer Science Certificate Program: TherearethreeComputerScience Pathways that students can follow: IT Fundamentals, Networking: Cisco CertifiedNetworkTrainingorCiscoCertifiedTechnicianTraining.Severalof thesecoursesareworthcollegecreditsatURI.
Mechanical Trades - Plumbing: providesstudentshands-ontrainingand apprenticeship opportunities with new partner, Rhode Island's Local 51. Studentswilltakecoursesfocusedonplumbingwithachancetoalsoexplore constructionmanagement,pipefitting,andwelding.
Digital Media Production This pathway will teach students the fundamentals and techniques of reporting, writing, and editing for the digital media industry
ART CLUB
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This after school activity is an open invitation for all students who are interested in painting murals, drawing or learning more about specific media techniques Please come if you are available on every Tuesday that is an "A" day after school from 2:30-3:30 in room 505 This year, we hope to offer challenging but rewarding assignments and activities that will help you grow and improve as an artist Whether you are considering pursuing art at a higher level or art as a hobby, this is the place to express and refine your skills
EDUCATORS RISING CLUB
The Educators Rising Club is open to all students who may be considering a career in the field of education. While club membership is mandatory for students enrolled in our Educator Preparation CTE Program, we welcome all students for fun and friendship. Meetings are held after school from 2:30 to 3:15pm on a weekly basis. Students will engage in service projects to support our students and teachers here at NHS. You will get to develop new skills and gain leadership experience. We will also explore the education programs at colleges in Rhode Island as well as connect with other Educators Rising students from across the country. Students may also choose to participate in competitions in order to attend the annual national conference This club is an excellent opportunity if you want to make your voice heard to make schools more responsive and engaging to students
ETHICS BOWL TEAM
The Rhode Island High School Ethics Bowl is an annual competition in which high school students from around the state come together to discuss ethical questions. The event is hosted by Brown University and takes place in late January. In the Ethics Bowl, students study and discuss ethics case studies involving current issues and challenges in society through a careful consideration of all points of view. Unlike traditional debate competitions, the goal is not to defeat your opponent by overwhelming them with arguments for your side. Instead, Ethics Bowl scoring rewards collaborative discussion, engagement with conflicting viewpoints, and generous acknowledgement of objections. We meet weekly in the fall to discuss the cases and practice the presentation and discussion format. If you like to talk and explore the issues from all angles, this is the club for you!
YEARBOOK
Yearbook Club is the perfect place to express creativity and, more importantly, make new friends! Regular meetings will be held during TASC for coordinating layout, updating details, addressing business, answering questions, and promoting sales. Students of all grade levels are encouraged to join so they can be given a role in designing, promoting, and selling the yearbook as well as helping to make it successful!
ECOLOGY CLUB
Eco Club is a community service based club. We seek opportunities to enhance the ecology and environment in our community. Some example activities may include planting trees for residents in town, distributing reusable water bottles to students, and organizing beach cleanups.
TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (TSA)
The TSA organization gives students opportunities to engage in a wide variety of technology, engineering, and design projects The range of available activities includes music production, coding, information literacy, web design, video game creation, miniature racecar engineering, and more!
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THEATER
The NHS Theatre program is open to all students who have an interest in acting, singing, dancing, or creative behind-the-scenes activities such as stage managing, set design, prop and costume creation, and more. There are opportunities to participate in the theatre program through the entirety of the school yearthese opportunities include becoming an Assistant Director of the annual NPS Musical, participating onstage or backstage in the annual NHS musical (typically held in the Fall),and participating in our additional theater production (typically held in the Spring).
CHORUS (CO-CURRICULAR)
Narragansett HS Chorus is an advanced level ensemble open to all who like to sing We focus on vocal and musical development Rehearsals are inspiring and productive, and the students are very welcoming The NHS Chorus hosts four major concerts per year and performs for community events in Narragansett Additionally, the Chorus travels to local and regional festivals and competitions each year. Recent successes at these festivals include Superior Ratings at the RIMEA State Choral Festival and the Festivals of Music in Boston. Recently, Chorus has also traveled to Disney World to perform. Chorus meets in several sections during the school day, and can also be taken after school as a class during Extended School Day (2:40-3:30 daily).
ADVANCED TREBLE CHORUS (CO-CURRICULAR)
The Advanced Treble Chorus is an award-winning ensemble that offers advanced training in vocal technique and musicianship for sopranos and altos The repertoire includes challenging works in three and four-part harmony in multiple languages from different periods in music history The Advanced Treble Chorus consistently wins Superior ratings at state and regional festivals, and has been selected to perform for various high-profile events In 2022, the Advanced Treble Chorus will perform at the American Choral Directors' Eastern Division Conference in Boston and admission to this ensemble is by audition only Advanced Treble Chorus rehearses during TASC on Wednesdays and after school on Fridays.
NARRATONES
Narratones (Tenor-Bass Chorus ) is an ensemble open to all tenors and basses who are enrolled in Chorus. This ensemble rehearses during TASC, and performs at each major high school concert.
CHESS CLUB
Chess Club meets every Friday from 2:30 - 3:30. No prior experience necessary! We will begin the year with some chess practice. Then we will dive into some common strategies utilized in the game. Finally, we will participate in a Chess Club tournament amongst ourselves!
WORLD LANGUAGES HONOR SOCIETY
Membership in the World Language Honor Society is open to those students who have displayed excellence in the study of languages other than English The purpose of this organization at NHS is to stimulate interest in the study of French, Italian, and Spanish, give recognition and scholarship for achievement in these languages, and to promote a deep understanding and appreciation of such cultures Candidates must have an average of 90% or above in all French/Italian/Spanish courses, must have a general scholastic average of 85% for total GPA, must be currently enrolled in the sixth semester of the language, and must have the approval and recommendation of her/his world language teacher, based on consistent high academic performance and good character and scholarship in one or more of the three languages.
NEWCOMERS GROUP
These voluntary groups are for new students to the district The emphasis is on helping students adapt to being in a new school
YARN CLUB
This club is for those who can knit and crochet as well as those who would like to learn the art of knitting and crocheting. Meetings are in the Media Center on Wednesdays. Please see Mrs. Gongoleski in the media center for more information.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
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Selection for membership in the National Honor Society is based upon careful consideration of a student's scholarship, service, leadership, and character. In order to be considered for membership, students must achieve a cumulative, unweighted average of 3.4. All National Honor Society members are required to maintain this GPA each semester, experience no character infractions, and be a positive role model in the school and the community.
READERS INK! BOOK CLUB
A student-led book club that meets once every six weeks to discuss a book of the students' choosing. At our first meeting of the year we will collectively decide on our first book. Six weeks later we will meet to discuss the book, our likes, dislikes, and everything in between. We will choose another book before the end of the meeting and meet again six weeks later.
VAASA VARSITY ATHLETES ABOVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
This student-led club is for individuals who choose to be alcohol and drug free. We promote healthy living and wellness. We meet as a group to discuss alcohol and drug trends, play games, team build, develop campaigns, discuss social issues, do class presentations, and prepare to present to the Pier school. Every year, members attend a statewide VAASA leadership conference.
GANSETT PRIDE
Our mission is to work toward a more accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support, social action, and advocacy We welcome straight allies along with our LGBTQ+ students There are two foci for this group: a social component and advocacy We organize a number of school-wide events like, "Ally Day" and, "The Day of Silence"
VR (VIRTUAL REALITY) TEAM
The High School VR Club, an award-winning student-led group, is dedicated to exploring and enjoying Virtual Reality experiences collaboratively. Utilizing VR headsets, animation software, and drawing tablets, students come together to craft virtual worlds. Whether you ' re skilled in drawing/designing, storytelling/adventure creation, or programming with your preferred engine, the possibilities for the worlds you can create are boundless, limited only by your imagination.
MATH TEAM
The main purpose of the Math Team is to stimulate more sustained and intensive effort in solving math problems. The Rhode Island Math League sponsors four math meets per year where students compete with other students throughout the state for team recognition and for individual distinction. The results are published statewide and the test solutions then become available to all competitors. At the end of the season, the top teams in the state compete for the state championship, and individuals may also try out for the R.I. Math Team, which then competes at a regional competition sponsored by the Atlantic Regional Math League. Membership is open to all students regardless of grade level. It is recommended that students join for multiple years to better their scores.
ROBOTICS TEAM
The NHS Robotics club uses VEX V5 robotics components to participate in regional competitions Through teamwork, club members engineer custom robots, configure human-interface controls, and program automated behaviors The Robotics Club aims to create a welcoming community open to all students No previous experience is necessary Robotics Club operates under the aegis of the NHS chapter of the Technology Students Association (TSA).
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NARRAGANSETT FFA CHAPTER
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an organization that develops leadership and career skills through agricultural education. The Narragansett FFA, one of six Rhode Island chapters, offers members opportunities to compete at state and national levels. Events include the Farm Olympics with fun contests like dung throwing and egg dropping, a "Freeze Off" Ice Cream contest, where teams create unique flavors, and the Woodsman Contest, featuring activities like pulp throwing. Members can also participate in the Floriculture Contest focused on plant design and identification, and attend the National FFA Convention, held in Indianapolis for the foreseeable future.
ENVIROTHON
Envirothon is a hands-on interscholastic competition testing student’s environmental knowledge. Expertise in five subject areas is assessed: soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics, and a special topic that changes annually Up to three 5-member teams attend weekly after-school training throughout the year and three state sponsored half day Saturday workshops With the knowledge gained, students compete at the all-day state competition in May If the team wins the state competition, they will advance to the North American Envirothon during the summer
RHODE ISLAND NANO-BIO ENGINEERING ACADEMY
The Rhode Island Nano-Bio Engineering Academy (RINBE) is a three-month program in which students work with professors and graduate students from the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Rhode Island to design and conduct an experiments that use carbon nano-tubes in medical applications, including tumor growth Students analyze their data and construct research posters that will be presented to members of the Narragansett and URI communities
PEER TO PEER (P2P)
Peer to Peer is a student-led group that develops and designs school wide activities to help achieve 3 main goals: to raise awareness of Mental Illness, to reduce the stigma of it and to promote help seeking behaviors and mental health among teens. Throughout the school year this student-led group works to put campaign ideas into motion which includes producing mental health information for digital and physical displays around the school. Group members organize activities for Wellness Wednesdays, Mental Health Spirit Week, PS. I Love You Day, and many more.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB
The Model United Nations Club will meet weekly after school to learn about and discuss international issues Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly, where students act as ambassadors from different countries and discuss solutions to global issues such as global poverty, global health, ending violent conflict, protecting human rights and more
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
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The NHS Agricultural Science Program offers extensive coursework in Mechanical Fabrication, Tool Handling, Animal and Plant Husbandry, and an overall understanding of Animal and Agricultural Science Students have the opportunitytobeapartofmanyinitiativeswithin the program, many taking part in the school's state-of-the-artgreenhouse
Pet First Aid, Pesticide Safety, RI Boating Safety, Floriculture, and OSHA
EDUCATOR PREPARATION
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This program, which was developed in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island School of Education, gives students who are consideringacareerasaneducatortheunique opportunity to immerse themselves in PK-12 classrooms and delve into core areas of study such as English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science,andSocialStudies. Studentsparticipate in coursework aligned with the nationally accreditedEducatorsRisingcurriculumandattain credentialsincurrentteachingcompetencies.
Through this program, students dive into curriculumsuchascoding,cybersecurity,virtual realityanimation,videogamedevelopment,web design, programming, computer networking, and computerhardware NarragansettHighSchoolis alsooneofonlyafewinthestatetopartnerwith worldwide IT and Networking leader, CISCO, to offerstudentsthechancetoearncollegecredits.
OSHA , Cisco Academy CCNA Certification, URI Cyber Security CompTIA ITF+ Certification, URI AP A (Java), and CompTIA Security+
MECHANICAL TRADESIN PLUMBING
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Thison-sitelearningprogramatNarragansettHigh School offers hybrid, multifaceted courses that provide students with opportunities to work with industryleadersatUALocal51Plumbers,Pipefitters, andRefrigerationHVAC,andtocompleteacertified program through National Center for Construction Education & Research The program utilizes a varietyoflearningapproachesthatallowstudentsto work independently, remain engaged in their learningallwhilemakingconnectionstoclassroom learning, and career and postsecondary-related experiences
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