1. Windham High School 21 st Century Learning for a 21 st Century World

2. Return to Table of Topics 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 Return to Table of Topics You can click this button on any page to return to this page.

3. Return to Table of Topics Adopted by the Windham School Board October 7, 2008 Mission Statement We 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.

4. Return to Table of Topics Adopted by the Windham School Board October 7, 2008 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

5. Return to Table of Topics Source: New Hampshire Department of Education NH Graduation Requirements English4.0 credits US and NH history1.0 credit US and NH government/civics 0.5 credit Economics0.5 credit World history, global studies, or geography0.5 credit Mathematics (including 1.0 credit in Algebra)3.0 credits Physical science1.0 credit Biological science1.0 credit Information & communication technology0.5 credit or digital portfolio Arts education0.5 credit Health education0.5 credit Physical education1.0 credit Open electives6.0 credits TOTAL20 credits

6. Return to Table of Topics WHS Graduation Requirements English4.5 credits Social Studies3.0 credits Mathematics3.0 credits Science3.0 credits Information & Communication Technology0.5 credit Arts1.0 credit Wellness0.5 credit Human Performance1.0 credits Restricted electives2.0 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 electives8.5 credits Service 40 hours  Includes 20 community service, 10 school service, and 10 cultural enrichment TOTAL28 credits

7. Return to Table of Topics * Times are approximate. 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

8. Return to Table of Topics “We engage each student with dynamic instruction…” - WHS Mission Statement 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

9. Return to Table of Topics (excluding lunch and advisory) Daily Schedule Monday (All classes meet) Tuesday (A-day) Wednesday (B-day) Thursday (A-Day) Friday (B-day) 1A 1B1A1B 2A 2B2A2B 3A 3B3A3B 4A 4B4A4B

10. Return to Table of Topics (excluding lunch and advisory) Sample 9 th Grade Schedule Monday (All classes meet) Tuesday (A-day) Wednesday (B-day) Thursday (A-Day) Friday (B-day) Algebra I Spanish IIAlgebra ISpanish II Human Performance/ Wellness Integrated Science Human Performance/ Wellness Integrated Science Concert Band Foods/DrawingConcert BandFoods/Drawing Western Humanities

11. Return to Table of Topics (excluding lunch and advisory) Sample 10 th Grade Schedule Monday (All classes meet) Tuesday (A-day) Wednesday (B-day) Thursday (A-Day) Friday (B-day) French II AP European HistoryFrench IIAP European History Honors American Studies Honors Choir Honors Algebra IIHonors ChoirHonors Algebra II Honors Biology Writing/Human Performance II Honors Biology Writing/Human Performance II

12. Return to Table of Topics “We aspire to be an exemplary school community…” - WHS Mission Statement 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

13. Return to Table of Topics “…unique talents, gifts, and challenges.” - WHS Mission Statement 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

14. Return to Table of Topics “We engage each student with… 21st century technology.” - WHS Mission Statement One-to-One Learning All Windham students are issued laptops The technology is brought to the students Instruction and research incorporates 21 st century learning skills Students are engaged learners 24-7 access to information Student-centered learning Complements interdisciplinary instruction well

15. Return to Table of Topics “…an active learner who understands the interconnectedness of knowledge.” - WHS Mission Statement 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

16. Return to Table of Topics Humanities Requirements Western Humanities (9 th )2.0 credits American Studies (10 th )2.0 credits Global Perspectives (11 th )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.

17. Return to Table of Topics 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

18. Return to Table of Topics 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

19. Return to Table of Topics 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

20. Return to Table of Topics 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

21. Return to Table of Topics 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

22. Return to Table of Topics Information & Communication Technology Web Design Introduction to C++ Programming Planned Future Offerings Web Programming Advanced C++ Programming

23. Return to Table of Topics 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

24. Return to Table of Topics Business Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications Introduction to Business and Marketing Accounting Yearbook Personal Finance Planned Future Offerings Principles of Business Management

25. Return to Table of Topics 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

26. Return to Table of Topics Theatre Theatre Studies Planned Future Offerings Acting Technical Theatre and Set Design

27. Return to Table of Topics 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

28. Return to Table of Topics 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

29. Return to Table of Topics 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

30. Return to Table of Topics Athletic Program FALLWINTERSPRING 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

31. Return to Table of Topics “We engage each student with dynamic instruction enhanced by… co-curricular opportunities…” - WHS Mission Statement 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

32. Return to Table of Topics 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

33. Return to Table of Topics Windham High School