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Windham High School
21st Century Learning
for a 21st Century World
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Table of Topics WHS Mission and Student Expectations NH and WHS Graduation Requirements A/B Scheduling Advisory Academic and Directed Study One-to-One Learning Interdisciplinary Instruction Humanities Mathematics, Science, and Technology Arts Health and Wellness Athletics and Co-curricular Offerings Media Center
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Adopted by the Windham School Board October 7, 2008Return to Table of Topics
Mission StatementWe recognize our students have unique talents, gifts, and challenges. We empower each student to be an active learner who understands the interconnectedness of knowledge. We commit to a safe learning environment of individual responsibility, respectful action, and appreciation of diversity. We engage each student with dynamic instruction enhanced by collaboration, co-curricular opportunities, and 21st century technology. We aspire to be an exemplary school community wherein all students master lifelong skills to succeed as purposeful citizens of Windham and the world.
Adopted by the Windham School Board October 7, 2008Return to Table of Topics
Expectations for Student Learning Academic – Students will:
demonstrate literacy and numeracy across the curriculum be critical thinkers who make informed judgments read fluently, write expressively, and communicate effectively develop problem solving skills and understand concepts demonstrate creative expression and kinesthetic awareness integrate 21st century technology into their educational experience
Civic – Students will: contribute to the school and the greater community understand their responsibilities as citizens in a democracy
Social – Students will: exhibit civility respect persons and property develop cooperative relationships and make sound decisions
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NH Graduation Requirements English 4.0 credits US and NH history 1.0 credit US and NH government/civics 0.5 credit Economics 0.5 credit World history, global studies, or geography 0.5 credit Mathematics (including 1.0 credit in Algebra) 3.0 credits Physical science 1.0 credit Biological science 1.0 credit Information & communication technology 0.5 credit or digital
portfolio Arts education 0.5 credit Health education 0.5 credit Physical education 1.0 credit Open electives 6.0 credits
TOTAL 20 credits
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WHS Graduation Requirements English 4.5 credits Social Studies 3.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Information & Communication Technology 0.5 credit Arts 1.0 credit Wellness 0.5 credit Human Performance 1.0 credits Restricted electives 2.0 credits
World Language, Career & Technical Education, Business, Applied & Materials Technology Advisory (0.25 credit per year) 1.0 credit
Includes required Personal Learning Portfolio and required senior project Open electives 8.5 credits Service 40 hours
Includes 20 community service, 10 school service, and 10 cultural enrichment
TOTAL 28 credits
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A/B Scheduling Recommended by the original Curriculum Committee Instruction is taught over the course of the full school year on an every-
other-day basis Preferred with sequential courses (mathematics, world languages) Preferred in performing arts classes which perform year round Salem High School operates a “4x4” schedule
Modified A/B Block Schedule All eight classes meet for 45 minute* periods each Monday Four classes meet for 90 minute* periods each Tuesday and Thursday Four classes meet for 90 minute* periods each Wednesday and Friday Each class meets three times per week throughout the academic year
“We engage each student with dynamic instruction…” - WHS Mission Statement
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Why an A/B Schedule? Schedules should be “flexible enough to accommodate teaching strategies
consistent with the ways students learn most effectively and that allow for effective teacher teaming and lesson planning.”
Source: Breaking Ranks II, 2004
Standards for Accreditation “The schedule shall be driven by the school’s mission and expectations for
student learning and shall support the effective implementation of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment.”
Source: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Standard Five, Leadership and Organization
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Daily ScheduleMonday
(All classes meet)Tuesday(A-day)
Wednesday(B-day)
Thursday(A-Day)
Friday(B-day)
1A1A 1B 1A 1B
1B
2A2A 2B 2A 2B
2B
3A3A 3B 3A 3B
3B
4A4A 4B 4A 4B
4B
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Sample 9th Grade ScheduleMonday
(All classes meet)Tuesday(A-day)
Wednesday(B-day)
Thursday(A-Day)
Friday(B-day)
Algebra I
Algebra I Spanish II Algebra I Spanish II
Spanish II
Human Performance/ Wellness Human Performance/
WellnessIntegrated Science
Human Performance/ Wellness
Integrated Science
Integrated Science
Concert Band
Concert Band Foods/Drawing Concert Band Foods/Drawing
Foods/Drawing
Western Humanities
Western Humanities Western Humanities Western Humanities Western Humanities
Western Humanities
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Sample 10th Grade ScheduleMonday
(All classes meet)Tuesday(A-day)
Wednesday(B-day)
Thursday(A-Day)
Friday(B-day)
French II
French II AP European History French II AP European History
AP European History
Honors American Studies Honors American
StudiesHonors American
StudiesHonors American
StudiesHonors American
StudiesHonors American Studies
Honors Choir
Honors Choir Honors Algebra II Honors Choir Honors Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Honors Biology
Honors BiologyWriting/Human Performance II
Honors BiologyWriting/Human Performance IIWriting/Human
Performance II
“We aspire to be an exemplary school community…” - WHS Mission Statement
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Advisory Meets for 15 minutes, 4 times per week Monitors students’ Personal Learning Portfolios, community service, senior
projects, and overall well-being Covers a range of student matters: transition to high school, career and college
planning, conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and community Every student has an adult advocate
Standards for Accreditation “There shall be a formal, ongoing program through which each student has an
adult member of the school community in addition to the school guidance counselor who personalizes each student’s educational experience and assists the student in achieving the school-wide expectations for student learning.”
Source: NEASC Standards of Accreditation, Leadership and Organization
“…unique talents, gifts, and challenges.” - WHS Mission Statement
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Academic Study Assigned to students who do not enroll in eight courses Offers students the opportunity to visit the Math Lab, Writing Lab,
the Media Center, work on special projects, or meet with their teachers or guidance counselor
Directed Study Offers individualized instruction or assistance to students with
individualized needs and/or individualized education plans Staffed by teachers and instructional assistants who assist students
in developing and achieving academic goals
“We engage each student with… 21st century technology.” - WHS Mission Statement
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One-to-One Learning All Windham students are issued laptops The technology is brought to the students Instruction and research incorporates 21st
century learning skills Students are engaged learners 24-7 access to information Student-centered learning Complements interdisciplinary instruction well
“…an active learner who understands the interconnectedness of knowledge.” - WHS Mission Statement
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Interdisciplinary Instruction “Interdisciplinary instruction is organized in such a way
that it cuts across subject matters… is holistic and reflects the real world… is interactive…”
Source: Interdisciplinary Teaching at the High School Level, A Case Study, University of North Carolina, 2001
“Avoids the fragmented acquisition of isolated facts… [the] strength of interdisciplinary approach is in developing students’ ability to make connections and solve multi-faceted problems….”
Source: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for High School Redesign, Breaking Ranks II, 2004
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Humanities Requirements
Western Humanities (9th) 2.0 credits American Studies (10th) 2.0 credits Global Perspectives (11th) 1.0 credit
Note: The class of 2012 will transfer English 9 (1.0 credit) and Global Studies (1.0 credit) from Salem High School. These students will enroll in American Studies (2.0 credits) in grade 10 and Foundations of Western Society (1.0 credit) in grade 11 at Windham High School.
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English Electives Popular Reading
Planned Future Offerings
Poetry and Fiction Classical Mythology Debate and Persuasion Journalism Film Studies
Literature and the Land AP Language and Composition Honors British Literature I & II AP Literature and Composition
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Social Studies Electives Economics AP European History
Planned Future Offerings
Law and the American Legal System Psychology AP U.S. History
Middle Eastern Studies Asian Studies AP Economics
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World Language Mandarin Chinese I French I – III
Latin I & II Spanish I – III
Planned Future Offerings
American Sign Language I & II Mandarin Chinese II & III Honors Mandarin Chinese IV Honors French IV & V
Latin III & Honors Latin IV Honors Spanish IV AP Spanish V
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Mathematics Pre-Algebra Applied Algebra Arts Algebra I Honors Algebra I
Applied Geometry Arts Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II
Honors Algebra II Honors Precalculus
Planned Future Offerings
Precalculus Discrete Mathematics Honors Mathematical
Logic
Probability and Statistics
Problem Solving and Game Theory
AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
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Science Integrated Science Honors Integrated Science Biology Honors Biology
Chemistry Honors Chemistry Meteorology
Planned Future Offerings
Physics Honors Physics Zoology Bioethics Forensics Biotechnology
Botany and Horticulture Honors Anatomy and
Physiology Environmental Science Honors Environmental Science Honors Molecular and Cellular
Biology
Astronomy AP Environmental
Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics
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Information & Communication Technology Web Design Introduction to C++ Programming
Planned Future Offerings
Web Programming Advanced C++ Programming
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Applied & Materials Technology Introduction to Technology Introduction to Product
Design
Video Production Computer Aided Design and Drafting Robotics I
Planned Future Offerings
Alternative Energy Systems Electronics Robotics II The Automated Workspace
Computer Numerical Control and Shop Practice
Design and Development Project
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Business Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications Introduction to Business and Marketing Accounting Yearbook Personal Finance
Planned Future Offerings
Principles of Business Management
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Music Concert Choir Honors Choir Concert Band Jazz Band Orchestra
Keyboard Lab/Music Theory I & II Perspectives of Music from Classical to Rock Guitar Music and the Media Percussion and World Music Drumming
Planned Future Offerings
Jazz Choir Marching Band Wind Ensemble
Music Production and Engineering AP Music Theory
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Theatre Theatre Studies
Planned Future Offerings
Acting Technical Theatre and Set Design
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Family & Consumer Sciences Foods and Nutrition I & II Fashion Design and Textiles I & II
Human Relations Parenting and Child Development
Planned Future Offerings
Interior Design
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Visual Arts Fundamentals of Art Drawing I & II Painting I & II
Ceramics and Pottery I & II Graphic Design
Planned Future Offerings
3D Design and Sculpture I & II Commercial Art I & II Digital Photography I & II
Art History and Appreciation AP Portfolio Design
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Human Performance and Wellness Human Performance I & II Recreational Sports
Wellness
Planned Future Offerings
Indoor Team Sports Outdoor Team Sports Individual Sports Personal Cardio Fitness Advanced Strength and Weight
Training
Safety and First Aid Outdoor Fitness Dance and Movement Personal Training Intro to Coaching and Officiating Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
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Athletic ProgramFALL WINTER SPRING
BOYS
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey (Co-ed)
Indoor Track
Swimming
Wrestling (Co-ed)
Baseball
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track & Field
GIRLS
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Cheerleading
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey (Co-ed)
Indoor Track
Swimming
Wrestling (Co-ed)
Lacrosse
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
“We engage each student with dynamic instruction enhanced by… co-curricular opportunities…” - WHS Mission Statement
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Co-Curricular Offerings Yearbook Theatre Newspaper Pep Band A cappella Club Dance Team Literary Magazine Speech/Debate Chess Club Math Team Intramural Sports Robotics/FIRST
TV Production Computer Club Art Club Student Government Orchestra Outing Club Key Club Mock Trial Spanish Club French Club Theatre Tech Crew Cosmology Club
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Media Center Fiction Non-fiction Databases Internet CD-ROM Audio Books
E-Books PlayAway Newspapers Magazines Journals
Electronic Resources
NH State Library - Free Access Databases Licensed Databases
Newspapers Magazines Literature Business
Genealogy History Biography Health Resources
GALE EBSCO ABC-CLIO Grolier
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