Preamble
General Information
General Information
This Program of Studies website is designed to present an overview of programs, courses, and sequencing. The mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts courses are coded to Secondary School Course Classification System: School Codes for the Exchange of Data (SCED) course codes. In the future, all Rhode Island colleges and universities are slated to use the SCED course codes to determine course content and rigor. These SCED codes form the basis of the state's universal e-Transcript which is currently under development with WayToGoRI. Please note that under certain circumstances, budget and scheduling restrictions may impact course offerings with little notice. Additional information about any course may be obtained through conference with directors, counselors, and teachers. If questions arise, or if you need information not provided on this site, please contact the school at (401) 846-7250.
This Program of Studies website is designed to present an overview of programs, courses, and sequencing. The mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts courses are coded to Secondary School Course Classification System: School Codes for the Exchange of Data (SCED) course codes. In the future, all Rhode Island colleges and universities are slated to use the SCED course codes to determine course content and rigor. These SCED codes form the basis of the state's universal e-Transcript which is currently under development with WayToGoRI. Please note that under certain circumstances, budget and scheduling restrictions may impact course offerings with little notice. Additional information about any course may be obtained through conference with directors, counselors, and teachers. If questions arise, or if you need information not provided on this site, please contact the school at (401) 846-7250.
Standards, Assessment, and Accountability
Standards, Assessment, and Accountability
Middletown High School's curriculum is designed to support the needs of all learners, being cognizant that our graduates must possess those skills needed to achieve in an environment that continues to evolve. This requires having high expectations for all students (standards), appropriate evaluation instruments in place to ensure that they are meeting high standards (assessment), and tangible data about how students and schools are performing against these standards (accountability).
Middletown High School's curriculum is designed to support the needs of all learners, being cognizant that our graduates must possess those skills needed to achieve in an environment that continues to evolve. This requires having high expectations for all students (standards), appropriate evaluation instruments in place to ensure that they are meeting high standards (assessment), and tangible data about how students and schools are performing against these standards (accountability).
The Middletown High School community recognizes the need to provide a Program of Studies that is progressive, aligned to standards, and mindful of state and federal mandates. The process requires that we analyze information from multiple sources, including the State Assessment Program, and index our teaching and learning methodology against the guiding principles of our accreditation agency, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Assessment results and related data analyses will serve as the benchmarks for our school improvement plan. Our expectation is to demonstrate yearly progress by closing proficiency gaps across student groups.
The Middletown High School community recognizes the need to provide a Program of Studies that is progressive, aligned to standards, and mindful of state and federal mandates. The process requires that we analyze information from multiple sources, including the State Assessment Program, and index our teaching and learning methodology against the guiding principles of our accreditation agency, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Assessment results and related data analyses will serve as the benchmarks for our school improvement plan. Our expectation is to demonstrate yearly progress by closing proficiency gaps across student groups.
Statement on Parent/Guardian Involvement
Statement on Parent/Guardian Involvement
Parent/Guardian involvement and student achievement are inextricably linked. With that understanding, we encourage parents and community partners to engage in an ongoing discourse about the education of our students and how we might best service students and the surrounding community. Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to reach out to the MHS faculty, staff, and administration if they have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our educational program.
Parent/Guardian involvement and student achievement are inextricably linked. With that understanding, we encourage parents and community partners to engage in an ongoing discourse about the education of our students and how we might best service students and the surrounding community. Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to reach out to the MHS faculty, staff, and administration if they have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our educational program.
Parents/Guardians are also strongly encouraged to sign-up for access to their students' PowerSchool account. PowerSchool is our student information system that stores everything from attendance and academics, to discipline and contact information. To receive access to your student's PowerSchool, please request access through our technology department by submitting a work ticket. The "IT Help Desk" link can be found on our "Parent Quick Links" page at the following web address:
Parents/Guardians are also strongly encouraged to sign-up for access to their students' PowerSchool account. PowerSchool is our student information system that stores everything from attendance and academics, to discipline and contact information. To receive access to your student's PowerSchool, please request access through our technology department by submitting a work ticket. The "IT Help Desk" link can be found on our "Parent Quick Links" page at the following web address: