College Acceptances Classes of 2010 & 2011
WISCASSET HIGH SCHOOL
Maine
Four-year Colleges Arcadia University Bowdoin College Champlain College Colby College Drexel University Gettysburg College Husson University Johnson & Wales University Lesley University Lyndon State College Mt. St. Mary College New Hampshire Institute of Art Northeastern University Plymouth State University Simmons College Smith College Springfield College St. Joseph’s College St. Michael’s College Syracuse University Thomas College Trinity College Wheaton College University of Maine University of Maine Augusta University of Maine Farmington University of New England University of Southern Maine University of Tampa University of Wyoming
Lincoln County
A C C R E D I TAT I O N Wiscasset High School is accredited through the State of Maine and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
SCHOOL PROFILE C O N TAC T U S
Two-year Colleges/Technical Programs Central Maine Community College Connecticut Culinary Institute Kennebec Valley Community College Southern Maine Community College Word of Life Bible Institute
Deb Taylor, Principal T: (207)882-7722 E: dtaylor@svrsu.org Sue Poppish, Assistant Principal T: (207)882-7722 E: spoppish@svrsu.org Shaye Paradis, Guidance Director T: (207)882-5584 E: sparadis@svrsu.org
272 Gardiner Rd. Wiscasset, Maine 04578 T: (207)882-7722 F: (207)882-8251 W: www.svrsu.org
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OUR CURRICULUM WHS offers a comprehensive sequence of courses that are aligned with the Maine Learning Results. A traditional 4x4 block schedule was used prior to 2011-2012. Classes currently meet 4 out of 5 days for 60 minute periods, for one semester (half credit) or the entire year (one credit). All students are required to carry a course load of 7 credits per year. Students are required to take three math courses including Algebra I and Geometry. The required science courses are lab-based and are part of an integrated science curriculum that includes earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Students may opt to take honors in English, science, history, and math; juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 may arrange independent study a n d i n te r n s h i p c r e d i t . T h e f o l l o w i n g Advanced Placement courses have been available onsite to the Class of 2012: English Literature & Composition, Calculus, & Studio Art. Juniors and seniors may opt to take classes offered through Virtual High School, in which 20 additional AP classes are offered, or may attend half-day classes at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center. Two off-site alternative education programs are available to qualified students. All students are part of a small advisor group throughout their four years.
Our community recognizes the strength and potential of teaching and learning. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment that honors growth and change for all learners.
OUR COMMUNITY !
G R A D UAT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S
The coastal town of Wiscasset is located in Lincoln County along the banks of the Sheepscot River in the midcoast area of Maine. It is an hour north of Portland, Maine’s largest city, and a half-hour east of Augusta, the state capital. Tourism, fishing industries, and Bath Iron Works in nearby Bath, ME provide a majority of the employment opportunities for the town’s 3732 residents.
All students must earn a minimum of 24 credits: 4 English! ! 1 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies! 1.5 Fine Arts 3 Math ! ! 2 Applied Arts 3 Science !! 2.5 PE & Health
O U R S C H O O L!
C L A S S 2 0 1 0 & 2 0 1 1 - 8 7 G R A D UAT E S
Wiscasset High School, built in 1961, is a public high school that serves students from eight towns in the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit (RSU #12). A full complement of academic and extracurricular programs is available to the 214 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The average class size is 11.3 students and seventy-two percent of our teaching faculty have Master’s degrees. GRADING SYSTEM A+! A! A-! B+! B-! C+! C!
99-100! 96-98! 93-95! 91-92! 85-87! 83-84! 80-82!
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C-! D+! D! D-! F! INC! W!
77-79 75-76 72-74 70-71 Below 70 Incomplete Withdraw
GPAs are weighted, beginning in September, 2010, as follows: AP classes = 1.1; Honors classes = 1.05. Grades are based on a 4.33 scale.
Community Service: 24 hours Specific courses required in each content area ! ! ! ! ! !
Percent continuing education: ! ! 4-year college: ! ! ! 2-year college/technical:! Military !! ! ! Employment! ! !
Mean SAT scores% Class 2010:! ! Class 2011: ! ! 4-year College bound:!
CR% 470! 469! 524!
Math% 459! 466! 512!
71% 39% 32% 2% 27% Writing 423 435 492
2010-2011 GPA Distribution 15 % 7.5 % 0 A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D-