SCHOOL PROFILE 2006 - 2007
Norfolk County Agricultural High School is a selective, four-year
public high school accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges.
GRADING SYSTEM
The school year is divided into four marking periods (terms)
and into two semesters. Courses may be one or two semesters
in length. A letter grading system of A-F is used. F is considered
a failing grade and no credits are issued. There are four course
levels: College Standard Level 1, Standard Level 2, Tech Standard
Level 3, and Inclusion/Resource Level 4.
Class Rank is a weighted ranking system computed by using both
class levels and course grades. All courses are included with
the exception of the Cooperative Work Experience Program (CWEP).
Honor Roll Policy: High Honors are awarded to students who maintain
all A letter grades and one B in all courses. Honors are available
to students who maintain B or better grades with one C in all
courses.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
| Subject |
Required |
Credits |
| English |
4 Years |
12 |
| Mathematics |
3 Years |
9 |
| Science |
2 Years |
6 |
| Social Studies |
3 Years |
9 |
| Vocational Major |
4 Years |
34.5 |
VOCATIONAL OFFERINGS
The school offers students an opportunity to integrate academic
and technical study in three broad career clusters:
Animal and Marine Science
• Canine Science
• Equine Science
• Farm & Livestock Management
• Marine Science
• Pet Shop Management
• Small Animal / Biotechnology
• Veterinary Science
Plant, Environmental and Mechanical
Technology
• Environmental Technology
• Equipment Operation
• Equipment Repair & Servicing
• Floral Design
• Gas and Diesel Engines
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Landscape Management
• Mechanics and Construction
• Natural Resource Management
• Ornamental Gardening
• Urban Forestry
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
PROGRAM
The Cooperative Work Experience program is
available to eligible juniors and seniors. It provides
a work-based program consisting of paid
internships and apprenticeship opportunities in
the student’s career major.
Tech Prep Articulated programs and Dual
Enrollment are also available.
CLASS OF 2005 SURVEY
| Survey Size: 94 |
Percentage |
| Four Year Colleges |
68% |
| Two Year Colleges |
12% |
| Total - Continuing Education |
80% |
| Work |
18% |
| Military |
2% |
| Data Not Available |
0% |
CLASS OF 2005 COLLEGE LIST
Colleges where Norfolk County Agricultural High School graduates
have been accepted for the 2005-2006 school year.
American International College
Becker College
Bridgewater State College
Cazenovia College
Clemson University
Delaware Valley College
Framingham State College
Franklin Pierce College
Hawaii Pacific University
Mass Bay Community College
Massasoit Community College
Mount Ida College
Paul Smith College
Roger Williams University
State University of New York, Cobbleskill
Unity College
University of Connecticut
University of Maine, Orono
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge
University of New England
University of Northwestern Ohio
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
University of Tennessee, Martin
University of Vermont
ACTIVITIES
A wide range of co-curricular activities offers students opportunities
to develop special talents and leadership. Included are: National
Honor Society, Yearbook, FFA, Student Council, Peer Network
and Chorus. School Clubs include: Animal Science, Music, Conservation,
Marine Biology, Equestrian Drill Team, Landscape, Forestry,
Floriculture, Veterinarian Assistant and Agricultural Mechanics.
Athletic teams include: soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball,
softball, volleyball and cheerleading.
SCHOOL
Norfolk County Agricultural High School is a four year high
school serving students in grades 9-12. Enrollment: 460
Accreditation: New England Association of Secondary
Schools and Colleges
School Code Number: College Entrance Exam Board
(CEEB) #222172
SCHOOL LOCATION
Norfolk County Agricultural High School is situated in the town
of Walpole and serves Norfolk County and its twenty-eight member
communities. The current student population represents 71 different
communities in Southeastern Massachusetts. The campus is situated
on 300 acres that contain all of the main educational buildings
and facilities.
DIRECTIONS
Norfolk County Agricultural High School is located in Walpole
and is convenient to Rts. 495 and 95. The school is approximately
25 miles from Boston, MA and 25 miles from Providence, RI.
ADMINISTRATION
NCAHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or special needs
in its education activities or employment practices as required
by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, by section
504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and by Chapter 622 of the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |
