WELCOME TO DRACUT HIGH SCHOOL

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1 WELCOME TO DRACUT HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Richard Manley, Principal Mr. Phillip Coddaire Vice Principal grades Mrs. Kathleen Downing Vice Principal Freshman Academy

2 Did You Know? Dracut High offers fourteen Advanced Placement courses Dracut High was recognized by the College Board as a 2011 AP District of the Year Award Students may dual enroll and earn college credit while still in high school Dracut High provides Project Lead The Way, a world class engineering curriculum Dracut High School athletics have won 7 New England Championships, 42 State Championships, and 42 MVC Championships!

at WestPoint, USC, Merrimack College The

3 Our Graduates are Going Places! Eighty percent of our students enroll in college upon graduation Recent college admissions include: Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Georgetown, Tufts, Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern, Williams, Bentley, UMASS, the Naval Academy at Annapolis, the Military Academy at WestPoint, USC, Merrimack College The Dracut Scholarship Foundation awards in excess of $130,000 in annual scholarships

English/Language Arts Core Courses Four year college preparation curriculum Emphasis on short stories, novels, poetry, Shakespearean drama Writing skills are developed each

4 English/Language Arts Core Courses Four year college preparation curriculum Emphasis on short stories, novels, poetry, Shakespearean drama Writing skills are developed each year Electives Creative Essay Film as Literature Horror & Supernatural Journalism Photojournalism Mass Communications AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

5 Assessments 2016 Advanced Placement Results AP English Language and Composition 80 % of students achieved a qualifying score MCAS 95 % scored Advanced/Proficient AP English Literature and Composition 78 % of students achieved a qualifying score

6 Dracut and Greater Lowell THS English MCAS Achievement % 61% 63% 60% 50% 40% 34% 30% 24% 20% 11% 10% 4% 1% 2% 0% Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Failing Dracut Greater Lowell

Ayn Rand Essay Contest Peace Poetry Contest Winners

7 English Language Arts Beyond the Classroom! The Navigator Three Poetry Out Loud State Finalists Ayn Rand Essay Contest Peace Poetry Contest Winners Published essays in the Creative Communication 2015 anthology

Social Studies Core Courses Grade 9 World History Grade 10 United States History I Grade 11 United States History II Grade 12 American Government Electives

8 Social Studies Core Courses Grade 9 World History Grade 10 United States History I Grade 11 United States History II Grade 12 American Government Electives Organizational Skills AP United States History II AP American Government AP European History AP Psychology Psychology Sociology Global Issues for 21 st Century

James Otis Lecture Series American Board of Trial Advocates Law Day Citizenship Award

9 Social Studies Beyond the Classroom! Student Government Day Massachusetts Legislature Teen Summit Representative Colleen Garry James Otis Lecture Series American Board of Trial Advocates Law Day Citizenship Award Middlesex County Bar Association Veterans of Foreign War Law Day Lowell District Court Voice of Democracy Competition John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Contest

Mass Insight Education Highlights Advanced Placement

scores nearly doubled in AP Math, Science, English, and

teachers recognized statewide for Excellence in Teaching AP

10 Mass Insight Education Highlights Advanced Placement Performance Over the past 4 years, students earning qualifying scores nearly doubled in AP Math, Science, English, and History Statewide Recognition: Partners in Excellence Three teachers recognized statewide for Excellence in Teaching AP Science: 100 % of students earned qualifying scores of 3+ in AP Physics C: Mechanics

11 World Languages Core Spanish I CP Spanish II Spanish III CP, Honors Spanish IV Honors AP Spanish Language and Culture Electives Spanish for Health Professions Spanish for the Business World Introduction to Spanish Culture

12 Assessments 2016 Advanced Placement Results State of the Art Language Lab AP Spanish Language and Culture 75 % of the students earned qualifying scores 3+

13 World Languages Beyond the Classroom Foreign Language Honor Society Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Competition

14 Concert Band Chamber Music Percussion Ensemble Orchestra Show Choir Marching Band A Cappella Spring Musical Chorus Flute Choir Jazz Band Music Electives The Sounds of Music at Dracut High!

15 Dracut High School Music Choral Program Performs folk songs, art songs, modern a capella, pop music and traditional choral music Show Choir trains students in grades Instruction occurs in voice and choreography Performs in the community, festivals, competitions Spring Musical is open to all students via audition

movies scores; numerous performances throughout the year Jazz Band: made up of wind and rhythm

16 Dracut High School Music Marching Band Band Marching Band: competes in MICCA festivals, marches in parades Concert Band: performs a wide array of musical styles such as classical, popular, and movies scores; numerous performances throughout the year Jazz Band: made up of wind and rhythm instruments including guitar, bass, and piano; perform many musical styles such as funk, swing, fusion, and pop

Dracut High School Music Orchestra Performs music from

Excellent Ratings in Disney; Dracut violin soloist won

assisted living facilities, dedications, and induction

17 Dracut High School Music Orchestra Performs music from classical to modern Competes in MICCA festivals; earned Excellent Ratings in Disney; Dracut violin soloist won Best Solo Award in Disney Performs throughout community: assisted living facilities, dedications, and induction ceremonies Sponsors and performs at the annual Italian Feast

18 Feeling Good Alan Billingsley Performed by the Dracut High School Show Choir Directed by Sarah Mitchell, DHS Faculty

Precalculus/Trigonometry CP, Honors Survey of Math CP

19 Mathematics Algebra I CP Geometry CP, Honors Algebra II CP, Honors Precalculus A CP Precalculus B CP Precalculus/Trigonometry CP, Honors Survey of Math CP Computer Science Calculus Honors Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Statistics

20 Assessments 2016 Advanced Placement Results AP Calculus AB 95 % of students earned a qualifying score AP Statistics 100 % of students earned a qualifying score MCAS 96% MCAS passing rate 84% scored Advanced/ Proficient

21 70% 70% Dracut and Greater Lowell THS Mathematics MCAS % 50% 40% 30% 32% 28% 30% 20% 14% 12% 10% 10% 4% 0% Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Failing Dracut Greater Lowell

22 Career Exploration MITRE Young Women in Engineering Day

23 Science, Technology & Engineering Core Courses Biology CP, Honors Hands on learning Chemistry CP, Honors Physics CP, Honors MCAS 96 % passing rate Emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving

24 Dracut and Greater Lowell THS Science Technology and Engineering MCAS % 52% 50% 44% 43% 40% 29% 30% 20% 10% 12% 10% 3% 6% 0% Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Failing Dracut Greater Lowell

25 Science Electives Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science Biotechnology Marine Biology Advanced Placement Courses AP Physics C Mechanics AP Physics I AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science

26 Technology & Engineering Electives Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Aerospace Engineering Design(PLTW) Introduction to Technology Drafting VEX Competition

27 Beyond the Classroom BioBuilder MIT Partnership Job Shadow and STEM field trips through BioTeach & Mass BioEd Council UML Partnership - isense Project- The Science of Rivers Boston University Cancer Hack Annual Bausch and Lomb Award Rensselaer Medal Award. Dept. of Environmental Protection Emergency Response Outreach program

28 Dracut High School Performance Trends vs. Global & MA Scores of 3 or Greater in Math, Science, and English

29 Dracut High School Performance vs. US & MA Scores of 3 or Greater in Math, Science, and English 29

Freshman Academy Successful Transition to High School

academics Foster a personalized learning environment

Encourage student participation in civic, sports, and

30 Freshman Academy Successful Transition to High School Develop students skills and habits for high school academics Foster a personalized learning environment Establish strong parent/home/school communications Encourage student participation in civic, sports, and social high school events Dedicate a guidance counselor to ninth graders

Communications with Parents and Community ipass student information system *Report Cards *Live update Connect-Ed for Attendance & Information Updates Open House PTO DHS Music Boosters All Sports

31 Communications with Parents and Community ipass student information system *Report Cards *Live update Connect-Ed for Attendance & Information Updates Open House PTO DHS Music Boosters All Sports Boosters DHS Web Site Voic System The Navigator Remind Smartphone App (Guidance, teachers) Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (Sp.Ed PAC) Twitter Guidance Department DHS Guidance Webpage Parent Workshops Financial Aid Workshop Coffee with Guidance Naviance comprehensive college and career readiness program

College and Career Readiness Opportunities Greater Lowell Chamber of

Professional Licensure (DPL): preparing for trade or technical

College Fair Career Center of Lowell Health Care Career Fair College

32 College and Career Readiness Opportunities Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Career Fair Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure (DPL): preparing for trade or technical professions MA Department of Higher Education: Go Higher! College Fair Career Center of Lowell Health Care Career Fair College Admission Counselors visits Military Career Fair STEM-Majors and Career Connections Seminar Credit for Life

Dracut and Greater Lowell THS SAT Performance 2016 600 503 487 508 500 436

33 Dracut and Greater Lowell THS SAT Performance Reading Writing Math Dracut High School Greater Lowell

34 What Counts in College Admissions Percentage of Admissions Officials Citing Criteria as Considerably Important Course Selection/Grades in College Prep Courses 80% Strength of Curriculum 68% Admission Test Scores 59% Grades in All Subjects 52% Essay/Writing Sample Student's Demonstrated Interest Class Rank Counselor Recommendation Teacher Recommendation 25% 21% 19% 19% 17% Subject Test Scores (AP, IB) 7% 34

35 Dracut and Greater Lowell THS College Enrollment % 80% 69% 70% 60% 45% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Dracut High School Greater Lowell State

36 Dracut and Greater Lowell THS Post Secondary Enrollment by College Type 66% 67% 70% 60% 50% 33% 34% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Dracut High School GLRVT 4 Year College 2 Year College

37 Co-Curricular Activities: Sports FALL Football Soccer Field Hockey Golf Cross Country Girl s Volleyball Swimming Cheerleading WINTER Gymnastics Basketball Wrestling Ice Hockey Indoor Track Cheerleading SPRING Track & Field Baseball Softball Boys Volleyball Lacrosse

38 Co-Curricular Activities Robotics Club Environmental Action Club Science Club Art Club LEO National Honor Society National Business Honor Society Foreign Language Honor Society Student of The Month Navigator, newspaper Poetry Out Loud DECA Student Council Yearbook GSA Peer Mentors Fall Drama Production Spring Musical

39 Join our Middies Team!

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017 Junior Scheduling Assembly February 22, 2017 Graduation Requirements State Assessments Assessment Requirements New Jersey Biology Competency Test Taken when enrolled in Biology course PARCC English Language