THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The Norfolk County Agricultural High School (NCAHS) requires
every student in the 9th and 10th grades to take a full complement
of academic course work. Every freshman and sophomore is required
to take a full year of English, mathematics, social studies
and science. (Please refer to Scholastic Policies in the Student
Handbook for specific information on promotion and graduation
requirements.)
The NCAHS staff has specifically designed the curriculum and
course offerings to align with the expected learning outcomes
in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education's Career and Vocational Technical Education Frameworks.
An important objective of the ninth and tenth grade curriculum
is to prepare NCAHS students for optimum performance on the
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) which is
given to all 10th graders in the spring of their sophomore year.
In the 11th and 12th grades, NCAHS students are encouraged to
exercise personal responsibility and decision-making in electing
courses that are compatible with their career goals.
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