Grafton High School (Massachusetts)

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Grafton High School
Address
24 Providence Rd, Grafton, MA 01519
Grafton, MA USA
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Information
Type Public School
Motto "To prepare our students intellectually, physically, and socially for their role as life-long learners and responsible citizens."
Established 1993
Superintendent Mr. James Cummings
Principal Mr. J. Pignataro [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 850
Color(s) Green & White          
Athletics conference Southern Worcester County League
Mascot Indians
Average SAT scores 537 verbal
543 math
522 writing
1602 total (2014-2015)[1]
Newspaper The Grafton Globe
Website

Grafton High School is a high school in Grafton, Massachusetts USA. It has a population of 750 students in grades 9-12 with an average class size of 21.

The curriculum offers a wide variety of courses in areas of business and computer science, music, video game design, English, family consumer science, health, physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, special education, visual and performing arts, world languages, community service, school service, and independent studies.

Athletics

Grafton High School is home to the Grafton Indians. The school hosts many sports teams including soccer, football, track and field, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, tennis, golf, cross country and softball. The school is part of the Southern Worcester County Athletic League.

Technology

Grafton High School students use iPads to do work on. There are projectors in every classroom, and the school is modernized.The 75 million dollar High School itself is newly made.

Mission

The mission of Grafton High School is to prepare our students intellectually, physically, and socially for their role as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Core Values and Beliefs

Students Learn Best: When provided with a comprehensive, challenging and engaging curriculum, to meet all learning styles. In an environment that fosters high expectations for one’s own actions, motivation, and responsibility. When they are encouraged to think, work and communicate effectively. In a safe and accepting learning environment that fosters respect and tolerance. When health and wellness are promoted and encouraged. By working independently and collaboratively to accomplish goals. When given equal opportunity to succeed academically and develop socially. When the entire Grafton community supports their learning in all regards.

21st Century Expectations

Read, write, and speak effectively Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to complete tasks effectively Utilize critical thinking Enhance knowledge and skills with technology Exhibit behaviors that promote personal physical fitness and a healthy lifestyles Practice responsible and appropriate social behaviors Recognize and respect diversity Understand and demonstrate the duties and responsibilities that come with citizenship

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