Manchester High School
Central is a comprehensive four-year school of
approximately 2,500 students. The faculty and staff is
made up of 150 experienced educators who are here to
serve the students. The school offers students a high
quality academic and social experience which is
unsurpassed and prepares students well for the rigors of
citizenship in America in the new millennium. Central has
a very wide range of courses and offerings. Beyond the
basic required courses (see requirements), there is a
diverse variety of classes and programs which should
interest any child. Using the "Educational Planner", you
can select from this varied assortment and put in place a
program tailor-made to your interests. Central also has
available a wide range of extracurricular organizations,
clubs, and athletic programs. No student will fully
maximize their potential without participating in one of
these fine groups. The range in scope is impressive.
Central has programs which relate to every area of course
content, organizations which promote civic consciousness,
and an athletic program with enormous tradition.
Principal's
Message
Welcome to the Central High
School Web Site. By using this site you will be able to
get a better understanding of how Central High School
serves the student population. Included is a variety of
information, from biographical sketches of staff to the
"Educational Planner" which details the curriculum for
every department.
Central High School is the
oldest secondary school in the State of New Hampshire.
Founded in 1846 as Manchester High School, Central has
graduated over 40,000 students during the last 155 years.
Central is located in the inner city of Manchester with a
campus made up of three separate buildings.
Central High School serves a
very diverse student population. In 1999, the student
enrollment of 2,226 included students from over 40
different countries. In addition to the regular education
programs, Central offers specialized courses for
International students and student with learning
disabilities.
There is also a long tradition
of excellence in athletics at Central. Central also has
an outstanding variety of other extracurricular
activities which include the outstanding music program,
The Little Green newspaper and Maskers drama
club.
Successful students at Central
tend to be those who are involved in activities beyond
the classroom instruction. You should encourage your
child to show their Central Pride by becoming
involved.
I hope this site provides you
with a look at Central High School. If you can not get
the information you are looking for from this website,
just call the school at 624-6363. Office hours are 7:30
to 3:30 - Friday till 3:00.
Home of the
Little Green and Central Pride !!!!!
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Mission
Statement
Central High School has
maintained a proud academic, aesthetic, altruistic, and
athletic tradition and is committed to continued
educational excellence in a challenging and diverse
world. Our mission is to develop an educated populace in
an atmosphere of respect for self and others. We
encourage the intellectual curiosity and reflective
behaviors necessary for a lifetime of learning as members
of a democratic society.
Expectations For Student
Learning
Manchester High School Central's goal is to
provide a comprehensive education that encourages
students to:
- demonstrate the ability to
communicate effectively in a variety of
modes.
- employ problem solving and
critical thinking skills.
- develop a fundamental
understanding and appreciation of the increasing
importance of technology.
- develop skills and habits
for responsible decision-making involving healthy life
choices and social relations.
- develop knowledge of
democracy and its principles in order to participate
fully in a free society.
- demonstrate respect for the
understanding of the rights, opinions, and common
dignity of all people.
Accreditation: The
New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredits
schools and colleges in the six New England states.
Membership in one of the six regional accrediting
associations in the United States indicates that the
school or college has been carefully evaluated and found
to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
Colleges support the efforts of public school and
community officials to have their secondary school meet
standards of membership. Manchester High School Central
is a charter member of the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges and maintains an active membership
in that group.
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