Grafton High School (Massachusetts)
| Grafton High School | |
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| Address | |
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24 Providence Rd, Grafton, MA 01519 Grafton, MA USA | |
| Coordinates | 42°12′43″N 71°41′44″W / 42.21196°N 71.69564°WCoordinates: 42°12′43″N 71°41′44″W / 42.21196°N 71.69564°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School |
| Motto | "To prepare our students intellectually, physically, and socially for their role as life-long learners and responsible citizens." |
| Established | 1993 |
| Superintendent | Mr. James Cummings |
| Principal | Mr. J.Pignataro |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 850 |
| Color(s) | Green & White |
| Athletics conference | Southern Worcester County League |
| Mascot | Indians |
| Average SAT scores |
533 verbal 553 math 523 writing 1609 total (2015-2016)[1] |
| Newspaper | The Grafton Globe |
| Website | www.grafton.k12.ma.us |
Grafton High School is a high school in Grafton, Massachusetts US. It has a population of 750 students in grades 9–12, with an average class size of 21.
The curriculum offers a wide variety of courses in areas of business and computer science, music, video game design, English, family consumer science, health, physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, special education, visual and performing arts, world languages, community service, school service, and independent studies.
Athletics
Grafton High School is home to the Grafton Indians. The school hosts many sports teams including soccer, football, track and field, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, tennis, golf, cross country and softball. The school is part of the Southern Worcester County Athletic League.
Technology
Grafton High School students use iPads to do work on. There are projectors in every classroom, and the school is modernized. The $75 million high school itself is newly made.
Mission
The mission of Grafton High School is to prepare our students intellectually, physically, and socially for their role as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Core values and beliefs
Students learn best: When provided with a comprehensive, challenging and engaging curriculum, to meet all learning styles. In an environment that fosters high expectations for one’s own actions, motivation, and responsibility. When they are encouraged to think, work and communicate effectively. In a safe and accepting learning environment that fosters respect and tolerance. When health and wellness are promoted and encouraged. By working independently and collaboratively to accomplish goals. When given equal opportunity to succeed academically and develop socially. When the entire Grafton community supports their learning in all regards.
21st-century expectations
Read, write, and speak effectively Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to complete tasks effectively Utilize critical thinking Enhance knowledge and skills with technology Exhibit behaviors that promote personal physical fitness and a healthy lifestyles Practice responsible and appropriate social behaviors Recognize and respect diversity Understand and demonstrate the duties and responsibilities that come with citizenship