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Beverly High School 100 Sohier Road Beverly, MA 01915 Administration: 978-921-6100 Guidance Office: 978-921-6132 Fax: 978-921-8537 CEEB CODE – 220-135

Beverly High School is a four-year public high school enrolling approximately 1,250 students in 2008-2009, including 283 seniors. Accreditation is through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Massachusetts Department of Education.

The mission of Beverly High School is to provide a safe, respectful environment in which all students are challenged to reach their academic and social potential.
 * MISSION STATEMENT**

Block Scheduling (Semester Plan): Most major subjects are 84 minutes long, for half a year. Algebra 1 at the College Prep level is an 84-minute, year-long course. This system increases the number of minutes students spend in the classroom. 26 Honors Level Courses 13 Advanced Placement Courses Virtual High School: A variety of courses are available online to self-motivated students. Award-Winning Music Program Nationally Recognized Art Students 4 World Languages (French, German, Russian, Spanish) World Language Exchange Program School to Career Internships Tech Prep Program in Business, Culinary Arts and Nursing (coordination with local community college). DECA Program offered in coordination with our marketing program. Marine ROTC “A World of Difference” Program, in which students educate other students on issues relating to tolerance. Award Winning Student Publications Highly Successful Athletic Program Academic Endorsements: For students who maintain a high GPA in a specific subject, take advanced courses in that subject, and complete an internship or independent study project in the same subject are awarded Academic Endorsement Certificates at Graduation.
 * HIGHLIGHTS**

Levels represent the different academic standards offered in courses: Honors/Advanced Placement, College Preparatory, and Unleveled. Honors and Advanced Placement are the most challenging courses. College Prep courses are designed to prepare students for higher education or technical schools. Unleveled courses are not counted in determining the grade point average. Many of these courses are extensions of leveled courses and are designed to enhance a student’s knowledge in specialized areas of interest.
 * CURRICULUM**

To meet graduation requirements, a student must earn a total of 130 credits.
 * GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS**

English---20.0 credits Mathematics-17.5 Science---17.5 Social Studies---17.5 Science and Technology --17.5 Fine Arts--- ---5.0 Wellness- -7.5 Computer Proficiency---2.5 Electives-- --42.5

-Students must pass a course with a D- (60). -Students may not move on in Foreign Language without earning at least a C (75), and in Math a C- (70). -Failing grades are entered on transcript and included in GPA calculations even if course was repeated or taken in summer school.


 * GRADE POINTS**

Grade College Prep Honors A.P. A+ 4.3 4.8 5.3 A 4.0 4.5 5.0 A- 3.7 4.2 4.7 B+ 3.3 3.8 4.3 B 3.0 3.5 4.0 B- 2.7 3.2 3.7 C+ 2.3 2.8 3.3 C 2.0 2.5 3.0 C- 1.7 2.2 2.7 D+ 1.3 1.8 2.3 D 1.0 1.5 2.0 D- 0.7 1.2 1.7 F 0.0 0.0 0.0


 * GRADUATING CLASS OF 2008**

Class size: 309 Graduates 4-Year College 67% 2-Year College 21% Other Schooling 2% Employment 1.6% Armed Services <1%

90% of the Class of 2008 pursued post-high school education.

Class of 2008 Average SAT Scores Critical Reading Math Writing

Beverly Students 518 527 519 (247 Total) Beverly Students 598 618 615 (56 who also took subj. tests) Massachusetts 514 525 513

National 502 515 494

Class of 2008 Average ACT Scores English Math Reading Science Composite

Beverly Students (80 total) 22.5 23.8 24.4 22.6 24.0 Massachusetts 23.5 23.9 24.0 22.5 23.6 National 20.6 21.0 21.5 21 21.2


 * CLASS OF 2009 STATISTICS**

Highest GPA in class: 4.47 on a 4.0 scale, weighted

Midpoint GPA in class: 2.76 on a 4.0 scale, weighted


 * CLASS OF 2008**

263 Students out of class of 309 took the SAT’s

80 Students out of class of 309 took the ACT’s

2008 Advanced Placement Statistics

248 AP Tests administered

13 Advanced Placement Courses

68% AP exam scores 3 or higher

35 Perfect Advanced Placement Scores

12 Advanced Placement Scholars

2 National Merit Semi-Finalists (2008)

5 National Merit Commended Students (2008)

3 National Merit Commended Students (2009)