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Central High School Profile
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2007 - 2008
MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL
207 LOWELL STREET
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03014
PHONE: (603) 624-6363
FAX: (603) 624-6376
WWW.MANSD.ORG/CENTRAL/
CEEB & ACT SCHOOL CODE NO. 300355
LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: |
Manchester is classified as a residential/industrial city with a diverse population of approximately 106,000 people. |
ACCREDITATION: |
NEASC |
FACULTY: |
140 |
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:
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John R. Rist, Principal
Michael R. Clemons, Assistant Principal
Ronald O. Mailhot, Assistant Principal
Forrest S. Ransdell, Assistant Principal
CarolAnn Gregorious, Assistant Principal |
GUIDANCE STAFF:
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Bonnie L. Morgan, Coordinator
Normand G. Gagnon
William E. Cannon
Joanne Calder
Barbara J. Lanigan / Sophia Dongas
Jessica Lombard
Barbara Naeger |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Of the 20 credits required for graduation, 13 must be distributed as follows: 4 English, 2 ½ Social Studies (1 US History, ½ Government, ½ Economics), 2 Math, 2 Science (1 Physical, 1 Biological), 1 Physical Education, ½ Fine Arts (Music, Art, Band, Chorus & some Family and Consumer Science courses), ½ Computer Education, ½ Health Education.
One half credit is assigned to a class meeting one period daily for 1 semester; 1 credit is assigned to a class meeting 1 period daily for 1 year; 1½ credits are assigned to a class meeting 1 period daily plus 2 weekly labs for 1 year; 2 credits are assigned to a class meeting two periods daily for one year. |
SCHOOL YEAR:
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Grades are issued 4 times a year at approximate intervals of 9 weeks. Class periods are 45 minutes in length. |
ENROLLMENT: |
SENIORS: 458 |
JUNIORS: 540 |
SOPHOMORES: 496 |
FRESHMAN: 668 |
TOTAL ENROLLMENT: |
2162 |
Central is a comprehensive public high school. Students may select courses from among the various disciplines. Central also offers Special Education as well as an English Speakers of Other Languages (ELL) programs.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
World Literature |
American Studies |
Mod. European History |
Biology |
Calculus |
US History |
AP Independent Art |
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HONORS (Level 4)
British Authors |
Geometry |
Music Theory III |
English I & II |
Algebra II |
Jazz Ensemble |
Law & Ethics |
Pre-Calculus |
ChamberChoir |
Economics |
Anat./Physiology |
Orchestsra |
French V |
Physics |
Instrumental Studies |
Civics |
Chemistry |
Spanish II,III,IV,V |
World History Survey I & II |
Physical Science |
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Project Running Start (potential college credit): Col. Comp - Acct. - Bus. Law - Biotechnology/Genetics - AP Biology - Chem II - Sports Marketing - Finite Math - Calculus
Vocational Education: Programs in business, trade and agriculture are available. Juniors and seniors are transported to Manchester School of Technology.
MARKING SYSTEM |
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COURSE LEVELS |
| A
| 90-100 |
4.0 |
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| B+
| 85-89 |
3.5 |
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L-4 |
HONORS/AP |
| B
| 80-84 |
3.0 |
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L-3 |
ACCELERATED (AB) |
| C+
| 75-79 |
2.5 |
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L-2 |
INTERMEDIATE (C) |
| C
| 70-74 |
2.0 |
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L-1 |
FUNDAMENTAL (D) |
| D
| 65-69 |
1.0 |
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Class rank is computed at mid-year and again from final grades in all credit courses. Each student has two ranks one for unweighted grades and one for weighted grades. Rank in class and honors are determined at the end of the seventh semester for the senior class. The WEIGHTED class rank is the OFFICIAL CLASS RANK which determines class standing and honors.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT |
YEAR |
4 - YR |
2 - YR |
TOTAL |
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2006 |
54% |
18% |
72% |
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2007 |
45% |
20% |
65% |
SAT MEAN SCORES
| CLASS OF 2006 |
CLASS OF 2007 |
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| VERBAL |
MATH |
VERBAL |
MATH |
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL |
506 |
508 |
510 |
502 |
| NATIONAL |
503 |
518 |
502 |
515 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE |
520 |
524 |
521 |
521 |
| NEW ENGLAND |
509 |
514 |
504 |
506 |
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