New Hampshire Education - Greater Peterborough: Public Schools

CONVAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Creative curriculum based on a variety of reading approaches (process, phonetic, and sight), directed toward whole language, literature-based reading, process writing, SCIIS (hands-on science) and skills for meaningful math. "New Hampshire Pride" published in 1993 by district 4th grade classes.

CONVAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Interdisciplinary team teaching; Gifted and talented program; Band, Chorus; French, Spanish, Algebra and Geometry.

CONVAL HIGH SCHOOL

A comprehensive high school for the college bound or technologically oriented student. Advanced placement courses in English, Calculus, Physics, Micro-economics, Macro-economics, Biology, French, Spanish and Chemistry. Rigorous college preparatory courses: Chemistry, Physiology, advanced level courses in Latin, Pre-calculus, Music Theory, Psychology, and Mathematics. Region #14 Applied Technology Center Programs (serving ConVal, Jaffrey-Rindge and Mascenic School Districts) serves students wishing to participate in courses designed to integrate skills with hands-on meaningful experiences. Course work appeals to all levels of students including the college bound who need to be more intimately involved with learned skills. Programs include: Applied science, Applied physics, applied mathematics as well as drafting, graphic arts and production, Marketing and Retailing, Childcare, Media, travel and tourism.

JAFFREY-RINDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Odyssey of the Mind; National Geographic Competition; "Lend-An-Ear" Program; Band and Drama offered; Special environmental program; "Wee-deliver" program.

JAFFREY-RINDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Full middle school philosophy; Big Brother/Big Sister Program with Franklin Pierce College; Environmental program; Outstanding art program; Computer and language labs; School improvement program. Students participate in NH Dance Institute program. Part of NH Alliance for Effective Schools.

JAFFREY-RINDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Advanced placement in Calculus, English, History, and French; College credit courses for seniors at Franklin Pierce College, Keene State College, and Mt. Wachusett Community College; In cooperation with ConVal, two year technology education in Drafting, Graphics, Marketing and Child Care; Horticulture Program. School activities include: Conant Monitor newspaper, Physics Olympics, National Honor Society and Student Council. Active student participation in athletic programs.

MASCENIC HIGH SCHOOL

Advanced placement in American History; Project Transition (school-to-work) program; Construction industry skills program for juniors and seniors. Students participate in Region #14 Technology Center at ConVal High School. Student drop-out prevention group; annual Winter Carnival; Championship volleyball and softball teams.

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