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SCHOOL PROFILE OCTOBER 1, 2009
Community: Hull is located on a narrow peninsula, twenty land miles and seven sea miles south of Boston. Hull began as a fishing and trading post, later becoming a resort for the rich and famous in the early 1900's. Visitors to the renowned Hull Lifesaving Museum discover the rich historic past of this small town. Although the legendary Paragon Amusement Park closed in 1984, Hull's popular beaches still attracts tens of thousands of visitors each summer. Hull ha a year round population of approximately 11,000 which swells in the summer to 50,000. Its primary source of revenue is property tax, and the median household income is $65,932.
High School: Hull High School, located at the tip of the peninsula, opened in 1957. Few schools can match our scenic traditional setting with a 21st century wind turbine at the edge of our football field, and the Boston skyline in the distance. The school has 371 students, grades nine to twelve, and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Graduation Requirements: Students must have earned 140 credits. The following subjects are required: English - 4 years, Mathematics - 4 years, (Algebra I, II and Geometry), Science - 4 years (Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry), Social Studies - 3 years (World History II, US History I and II), Physical Education - 4 years.
Course Levels: Course levels include Advanced Placement (AP), College Level (CL), Honors (H), and College Preparatory (CP). Honors level courses are available in all major academic areas including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and World Languages. Based on achievement and motivation, students may work at different levels in different courses.
GPA and Rank: The weighted GPA includes all subjects, except academic support and independent study classes. The weighting chart is included here. Rank is based on GPA.
GRADING SCALE: |
GPA WEIGHTING DIFFERENTIAL |
Letter Grade |
Numerical Grade |
CP |
H |
COLLEGE |
AP |
A |
93-100 |
4.00 |
4.50 |
4.75 |
5.00 |
A- |
90-92 |
3.67 |
4.17 |
4.42 |
4.67 |
B+ |
87-89 |
3.33 |
3.83 |
4.00 |
4.33 |
B |
83-86 |
3.00 |
3.50 |
3.75 |
4.00 |
B- |
80-82 |
2.67 |
3.17 |
3.42 |
3.67 |
C+ |
77-79 |
2.33 |
2.83 |
3.08 |
3.33 |
C |
73-76 |
2.00 |
2.50 |
2.75 |
3.00 |
C- |
70-72 |
1.67 |
2.17 |
2.42 |
2.67 |
D |
65-69 |
1.00 |
1.50 |
1.75 |
2.00 |
F |
below 65 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
STANDARDIZED TESTING AVERAGES:
Class of 2009 SAT: POST SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Critical Reading: 485 4 Year College: 74%
SAT Math: 491 2 Year College: 12%
SAT Writing: 485 College Total: 86%
MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (MCAS):
Class of 2010 |
% Advanced |
% Proficient |
English |
23 |
61 |
Math |
41 |
34 |
Biology |
26 |
67 |
CURRICULUM:
Elective Courses: Elective courses are available in World Languages (French and Spanish), Art, Music, TV Production, and Library Services.
Advanced Placement: Advanced Placement courses are offered in English Composition, English Literature, American History, Spanish, and Environmental Science. Admission to these courses is selective. Students must have fulfilled the basic prerequisites, achieved academic success, and received a teacher recommendation.
Quincy College Dual Enrollment Program: Quincy College has partnered with Hull High School for a Dual Enrollment program. Qualified students may take semester courses, earning both Hull High School credits and Quincy College credits. Courses offered include: English Composition I, English Composition II, English Literature I, English Literature II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus IB, Introduction to Political Science, American Constitutional Law, Muscular Fitness & Cardio, Strength Training and Endurance. Quincy College courses are taught on site at Hull High School by adjunct professors from Quincy College.
ATHLETICS:
Hull High School is part of the South Shore League and offers the following sports: JV and Varsity Football, Cheerleading, Varsity Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Field Hockey, Cross Country, JV and Varsity Boys Basketball, JV and Varsity Girls Basketball, Hockey, Varsity Boys Lacrosse, Varsity Girls Lacrosse, JV and Varsity Baseball, JV and Varsity Girls Softball, Spring Boys and Girls Track.
C0-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Hull High School offers: Drama, Gay-Straight Alliance, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Project Humanitarian Initiative, Senior Executive Board, Student Council, and Yearbook.
ENROLLMENT 2009-2010 |
TOTAL: 371 |
Grade 9: 117 |
Grade 10: 86 |
Grade 11: 91 |
Grade 12: 77 |
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