Springfield High School (Vermont)

Springfield High School is a public high school in the southern Vermont town of Springfield. Springfield High School (SHS) is part of the Springfield School District and serves students from Springfield and neighboring Weathersfield, Vermont. SHS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Infobox Secondary school
name = Springfield High School
type = Public secondary
grades = 9–12
city = 303 South Street
Springfield, Vermont
country = USA
district = Springfield School District
accreditation = New England Association of Schools and Colleges
principal = Larry Wight
assistant principal = Michael Foss
athletic director = Michael Hatt
students = approximately 500
mascot = Cosmos
colors = Green and White
website = http://shs.ssdvt.org/Pages/index

Mission Statement

"The Springfield Schools will empower individuals to think, learn and act intelligently; to develop self-worth; and to conduct themselves with integrity and concern for others."

Administration

Detention begins at 2:40 and ends at 3:30, signified by a bell sounding.

Extended Homeroom Bell Schedule

SHS has a slightly altered bell schedule when it is necessary to lengthen homeroom.

Class Rank

Rank in class is determined starting at the conclusion of the student's third year. All courses (except courses taken on a Pass -Fail basis) are included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average. To determine the weighted class rank, accelerated classes and Advanced Placement classes have been given additional grade points in order to calculate a weighted grade point average. All students except Special Education students in the Occupational Development Program are included in the class ranking.

Test Scores

Each year, juniors and seniors at SHS take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The SAT tests in Verbal and Math areas and, starting with the graduating class of 2006 began to feature an essay-writing portion.

Graduation Requirements

Junior Courses

Senior Courses

Math Courses

Integrated MathGeometry and CalculusAP and Advanced Courses