PLYMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 86 Old Ward Bridge Road, Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264 Bruce W. Parsons Principal

Randy Cleary Interim Assistant Principal

Robert Price Assistant Principal

Telephone: (603) 536-1444 Fax: (603) 536-3792 www.prhs.sau48.org PROFILE SCHOOL: Plymouth Regional High School, fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), is a comprehensive high school with a regional technical center that accepts Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from Newfound Regional High School on a tuition basis. The school offers courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, technical education, and fine arts. The class of 2016 graduated 100% of its class. 65% of students were accepted and are now scheduled to attend four-year colleges. 19% are scheduled to attend 2-year colleges and 16% entered directly into the work-force or the military. Plymouth Regional High School has experienced both growth and decline in enrollment in the past twenty years. In 1992 the school had a population of 572 students. In 2005 the school reached a high water mark in attendance at 902 students. A steady decline over the past decade sees an enrollment for the 2016 – 2017 school year at 688 students. Core Values and Beliefs and 21st Century Learning Expectations: Plymouth Regional High School’s core values encourage a culture of respect, responsibility, integrity, honesty, and academic excellence. These core values act as the foundational commitments to students and the Plymouth Regional High School community and enhance the school’s mission: Together we challenge one another to develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge essential to attaining excellence in self, family and community.      

BELIEFS We believe students learn best in a healthy and safe environment connected with caring adults who are respectful role models We believe students learn best when challenged with clear, high expectations and are shown samples of quality work We believe students learn best when encouraged to think independently within a culture of collaboration We believe students learn best when instruction is engaging, relevant and applicable to the real world We believe students learn best when assessments are challenging, varied, and accurately demonstrate what students know and are able to do We believe students must have an understanding of the world within and beyond our community, state, and country in order to participate effectively in society.

21st CENTURY SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS Academic Expectations  Students will communicate effectively through writing  Students will communicate effectively through speaking  Students will engage in the process of critical thinking and problem solving  Students will develop and apply information literacy skills  Students will approach challenges with creativity and innovation Social Expectations  Students will work collaboratively  Students will work independently and responsibly Civic Expectations  Students will participate in civic life as informed citizens COMMUNITY: Plymouth Regional High School is located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, a rural community in the central part of the state and just south of the White Mountain National Forest. The high school serves the towns of Ashland, Campton, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, and Wentworth through a cooperative agreement established in 1990. Ellsworth and Waterville Valley tuition students to the high school through an area agreement established in 1970. Warren students may tuition to the high school through an agreement with the Town of Warren. Plymouth is the center for commerce and services for the local economy, which includes the surrounding towns served by the high school. The permanent resident population of the area is 20,000. Seasonally, the population nearly doubles with the influx of vacationers, second-home owners, and college students. The local economy is primarily based upon small businesses, service industries, and tourism. Some examples of the businesses include motels, restaurants, banks, bookstores, hardware stores, and retail outlets. Local manufacturing firms take advantage of the natural timber resources of the area. Plymouth is also the home to Plymouth State University and Speare Memorial Hospital. SCHOOL GOVERNANCE: PRHS is part of SAU #48 and has its own thirteen member school board, the Pemi-Baker Cooperative School Board. This board has representation from each of the seven towns within the district. Each town in the district has its own public K-8 school with their own local school boards. INSTRUCTIONAL ORGANIZATION: Classes run on a block schedule of four 90 minute classes which meet every other day, totaling an eight-period. Each student can earn six to eight credits per year, allowing a possible 32 credits at graduation. Graduation requirements are 24 credits. ENROLLMENT Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 CTE H.S. – taking courses O.D. Placements

156 171 163 176 11 6 4 688

Marking System 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 0 – 59 F WP – Withdrawn Pass WF – Withdrawn Attendance WA – Withdrawn Attendance P – Pass/F – Fail AU – Audit Graduation Requirements (24 credits are required for graduation; students must carry a minimum of 6 credits each year, except seniors must carry a minimum of 5.5 credits.) English Math Science (physical/biology) Geography Civics/N.H. History Economics U.S. History Physical Education Ninth Grade Seminar Wellness The Arts

4 credits 3 credits (*math competencies for each year of high school) 3 credits .5 credit .5 credit .5 credit 1 credit 1 credit .5 credit .5 credit .5 credit

CLASS RANK and GPA Class rank and GPA are based on weighted grades. Standardized Testing Statistics SAT 2016 PRHS State National_ ERW-Evidence-based Read- 528 520 ing & Writing Math Mean ______514 507 ________ Mean Total 1,042 1,027 971 AP Score Distribution 2015 (97 AP Tests Taken)

AP Score Distribution 2016 (114 AP Tests Taken)

Score 5 4 3 2 1

Score 5 4 3 2 1

Number 32 29 27 8 1

% 33% 30% 28% 8% 1%

Number 36 28 34 12 4

% 32% 25% 30% 10% 3%

Clubs and Organizations Community of Caring DECA Dance Club HOSA Granite State Challenge Literary Magazine Math Team Model United Nations National CTE Honor Society National Honor Society OSSIPEE PEP Band Student Government Theatre Winter Carnival Yearbook Club Special Programs Advanced Placement Courses: include AP US History; AP European History, AP Literature/Comp. 12th; AP Language/Comp. 11th; AP Spanish, AP French, AP Calculus; AP Biology. Honors Courses: include English 9 Honors, English 10 Honors, Civics/NH History; Algebra II Honors; Geometry Honors; Pre-Calculus Honors; Intro to Chemistry Honors; Intro to Physics Honors; Chemistry Honors; Physics Honors. (English, Chemistry, and US History are leveled according to difficulty, from least to most difficult: 2, 3, Honors/AP) Accelerated Courses: Students who have completed available courses in a field can further pursue courses in that field by electing to enroll in Plymouth State University during their junior and senior years. Career Technical Education: Plymouth is home to the Plymouth Regional Technical Center that also attracts students from neighboring communities. Courses are offered in Culinary Arts, Marketing Education, Automotive Technology, and Health Science. Cooperative Work Experience: Juniors and Seniors who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in a technical program may enroll in work-based learning with approved local employers in their chosen field for credit and pay. Extended Learning Opportunities: Students may earn credit towards graduation or supplement regular learning opportunities by completing extended learning opportunities through such things as independent study, private instruction, internships, community service, apprenticeships, and on-line classes.

Athletics 2015-2016 State Champion – Ski Jumping Fall: Freshman, JV, Varsity Football; Freshman, JV, Varsity Field Hockey; JV, Varsity Soccer; JV, Varsity Volleyball; JV, Varsity Golf; JV, Varsity X-C Running; Cheerleading Winter: JV, Varsity Wrestling; Freshman, JV, Varsity Basketball; JV, Varsity Nordic Skiing; JV, Varsity Alpine Skiing; JV, Varsity Ski Jumping; JV, Varsity Ice Hockey Spring: Freshman, JV, Varsity Baseball; Freshman, JV, Varsity Softball; JV Varsity Tennis; JV, Varsity Track and Field; JV, Varsity Lacrosse; Unified Basketball 2016 College Acceptances Assumption College, Boston University, Bridgton Academy, Champlain College, Clark University, Colby College, Cornell University, Culinary Institute of America, Daniel Webster College, Dartmouth College, Emmanuel College, Empire Beauty School, Florida Southern College, Fordham University, Franklin Pierce University, Hobart & William Smith, Husson University, Johnson and Wales University, Keene State College, Lafayette College, Lakes Region Community College, Lasell College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, McGill University, Nazareth College, New England Institute of Technology, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Norwich University, Nova Southeastern University, NY Institute of Photography, Philadelphia University, Plymouth State University, Rice University, Rivier University, Simmons College, Southern New Hampshire University, Stonehill College, Suffolk University, Trinity College, United States Air Force Academy, United States Army, United States Marines, University of Maine Farmington, University of Arizona, University of New Hampshire, University of Notre Dame, University of Oregon, University of Utah, University of Vermont, University of Waterloo, Western New England College, Westminster College, White Mountain Community College.