INDHAM HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
406 Gray Road, Windham, ME 04062 / Telephone (207) 892-1810 / Fax (207) 892.1813
http://www.windham.k12.me.us/wsd_hs/ CEEB CODE: 200970
MISSION STATEMENT:
Windham High School is a community of learners. We offer a safe, welcoming environment built on a foundation of pride, trust, honesty, and respect. We believe that physical, mental, and social well-being are building blocks for personal and academic success. Our commitment to quality education emphasizes individualized learning experiences, challenging academics, and varied opportunities for creative thinking and healthful risk-taking. Exposure to the arts, to careers, and to areas of personal interest invites meaningful planning for the future. Our fundamental goal is to foster a passion for lifelong learning. Windham High School is truly a place where all can wonder, explore, and achieve.
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY:
Windham High School is a public high school accredited by the NEASC. The total school population for the RSU#14 Windham Raymond School Department is approximately 3,174. Windham High School has approximately 946 students in grades 9 through 12 and serves students from Windham and Raymond.
Located in the Sebago Lake Region, 12 miles from Portland, Windham is a town experiencing growth due to both residential & commercial development. The community and students represent a diversified socio-economic structure. (37% of the district qualify for free or reduced lunch)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
Every student is required to earn a minimum of 22 credits to receive a Windham High School diploma, including 4 English, 3.5 Social Studies, 4 Mathematics , 3 Science (courses), 1 Physical Education, 1 Health, 1 Fine Arts, demonstrate Computer Proficiency and complete 40 hours of Community Service. Vocational/Technical Education is available in conjunction with the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center or the Portland Arts and Technology High School. Students are able to access courses at area colleges and through Virtual High School.
HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES:
Honors mathematics courses are available in Algebra II, Geometry, Functions, Statistics, & Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. Other Honors classes are offered in English, World History, Latin II, III, IV, Spanish II, III, IV & V, French III, IV & V, U.S. History, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics I. Advanced Placement courses are available for English III AP, English IV AP, US History AP, European History AP, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Biology II AP, Chemistry II AP, Physics II AP and AP Studio Art. If a student has received a grade of 85 or better in an honors or AP course, the course is weighted. Honors grades are weighted at 1.1 and AP courses are weighted at 1.2.
VHS: AP Economics, AP Spanish Language, AP Music Theory, AP World History
COURSE PHASES Course Phase indicates the degree of difficulty a student should expect to encounter in the class.
ST. - Standard The standard level is designed to improve basic skills for students who are currently working below grade level. A strong emphasis on literacy across the curriculum and direct skill instruction will comprise the course structure.
AC. - Academic The Academic level is college preparatory instruction for students who are working near or at grade level and have an interest in pursuing some form of post-secondary study. Students will be expected to work independently outside of class.
H - Honors The Honors level courses are for students who are reading above grade level and who have moved beyond acquisition of basic skills and would benefit from a rigorous and highly independent course of study. Students will be recommended by their teachers for these advanced and faster-paced courses.
A.P. - Advanced Placement - 125 Students (mixed grade levels) took 243 exams in 2013. 42% of exams earned a 3 or higher.
GRADING SYSTEM: A = 93 – 100 B = 85 – 92 C = 77 – 84 D = 70 – 76 F = 69 and below
P = pass (70 or above) W+ = Withdraw Pass W- = Withdraw Fail
CLASS RANK: Beginning with the Class of 2013, class rank will no longer be reported.
ATHLETICS:
Baseball Golf Track (indoor/outdoor) Basketball Lacrosse Volleyball
Ski (alpine) Wrestling Cross Country Soccer Swimming Field Hockey
Tennis Football Cheering (fall/winter)
ACTIVITIES:
Books Club Gay/Straight Alliance Key Club Outing Club Science Olympiad Windonian
Civil Rights Team Geeks Templar Latin N Society Poetry Club Spanish NHS Young Life
Craft Club Green Roots LEAF Prom Committee Student Council
Debate Team Interact Leo Club RSVP Teen Trendsetters
French H Society Joint Military Cadets of America NHS Science Bowl Tri M Music
CLASS PROFILES:
SAT I / CR / Math / WRHigher Education
/ 4-year / 2-year / 1-year / Military / Employ / Tested* / Mean / Mean / MeanClass of “12” / 86% / 52% / 28% / 3% / 3% / 14% / 258 / 470 / 472 / 451
Class of “13” / 86% / 55% / 21% / 5% / 5% / 14% / 239 / 455 / 456 / 439
Class of “14” / 80% / 49% / 26% / 4% / 1% / 20% / 239 / 445 / 441 / 418
Class of “15” / 83% / 52% / 25% / 3% / 3% / 17% / 243 / 470 / 470 / 441
Class of “16” / 86% / 57% / 24% / 2% / 8% / 9%
Graduates' Plans for Colleges & Universities 2016
Allegheny College / University of Hartford / Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAmerican University / Husson University / Robert Morris University
Boston University / Keene State College / Rochester Institute of Technology
Bridgton Academy / Lasell College / Saint Anselm College
Central Maine Community College / Lehigh University / Saint Joseph's College-ME
Clark University / University of Maine at Farmington / Southern Maine Community College
Colby College / Maine College of Art / University of Southern Maine
Columbia College Chicago / Maine Maritime Academy / St. John's University - Queens Campus
The Culinary Institute of America / University of Maine / Stephens College
Dean College / Merrimack College / The University of Tampa
Elmira College / Mount Ida College / Thomas College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ / Nazareth College / University of Vermont
Emerson College / University of New England / Villanova University
Evergreen Valley College / University of New England / Washington County Community College
Flagler College / University of New Hampshire / Wentworth Institute of Technology
Fort Lewis College / University of New Haven / West Virginia University
Franklin Pierce University / Norwich University / Wheaton College MA
The George Washington University / Nova Southeastern University / York County Community College
Great Bay Community College / Pratt Institute
Hampshire College / Regis College