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        • Impromptu Speaking or Extemporaneous Speaking
      • 1B_Breaking Down and Building Speeches >
        • Presidential Speeches and Movie Monologues
      • 1C_Establishing Purpose_Choosing How to Say It >
        • Persuasive Speeches
        • Congressional One Minute Speeches
      • 2A_Written Career_Workplace Communications
      • 2B_Oral Career_Workplace Communications
      • 2C_Small Group Communications_Teamwork
      • 3A_Reaching and Teaching People
      • 3B_Debates and Discussions
      • Interviewing
    • News Broadcasting >
      • What is News?
      • Equipment Basics
      • Basic Shots
      • Gathering B Roll
      • Editing 2.0
      • Interviewing
      • Story or Package
      • Studio Production
      • Television on September 11th 2001
    • Digital Video Making >
      • Visual Storytelling
      • Basic Shots
      • Gathering B Roll
      • Equipment Basics
      • Getting Started
      • Interviewing
      • Non-Linear Editing
      • What is a Documentary?
      • Storytelling (Documentary)
      • Mini Documentary
      • September 11th "102 Minutes..."
    • Studio TV Broadcasting >
      • Taking a show to broadcast
      • Television Network History
      • Studio Production 2.0
      • Tell Me a Story on TV
      • Interviewing
      • Television on September 11th 2001
    • Radio Broadcasting >
      • How does Radio work?
      • Radio History
      • Radio Today
      • Radio Mics & Mixers
      • Editing for Radio
      • Public Service Announcements
      • Storytelling on Radio
      • Radio Interviews
      • Radio Feature Packages
      • Radio Show Parts
      • September 11th 2001 on Radio
    • Advanced Radio_TV Capstone >
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      • Partner Evaluations
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Welcome to Watertown High School...Home of the Raiders!

50 Columbia Street
Watertown MA 02472
Main Office
617 926-7760
Fax Number
617 926-7723


Hours of Operation
Office Hours
7:30am - 3:30pm
School Session
8:30am - 3:05pm
http://watertown.k12.ma.us/whs/

Mission Statement

The mission of Watertown High School is to produce lifelong learners through examination of human achievements, development of essential skills, and promotion of civic responsibility and ethics. We are committed to a rigorous curriculum designed to foster students' growth as creative and independent thinkers. We will provide a safe and nurturing environment in which students and faculty has the opportunity to realize their potential. 
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Core Values

We RESPECT each other, and we respect ourselves. 
We are EMPOWERED to grow and pursue our dreams. 
We ACHIEVE as students and as well-rounded individuals. 
We aspire to CREATE something new from our knowledge & experiences. 
We HONOR our rights and responsibilities as members of this community.
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School-Wide Learning Expectations

Effective Oral and Written Communication 
Creative and Efficient Problem Solving 
Gathering and Evaluating Information 
Analysis and Synthesis of Ideas and Perspective 
College, Career, and Life Skill Readiness 
Goal-Directed Persistence 
Community and Service Orientation 
Cultural Awareness and Cross-Cultural Skills 
Social Responsibility and Citizenship 
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Progress Report

A student receives a mid-term progress report at the 5th week of each marking period. An academic standard of:
- High Passing 
- Passing 
- Barely Passing 
- Failing 
An attendance report is also included on progress reports.

Report Card - Marking

Four times each year a student receives a report card that indicates in letter grades his/her official standing in the 
courses he/she is taking. 
 
Marking Scale:
 
A+, A, A- Exceeds Standards 
B+, B, B- Meets Standards 
C+, C, C- Meets Minimum Competencies 
D+, D, D- Unsatisfactory, Low pass 
F Failing 
INC Incomplete 

EX Medical (cannot participate due to medical condition) 
N No Grade (grade could not be determined) 
S Satisfactory 
U Unsatisfactory, Low Pass 
W Withdrew (student withdrew from course) 
 
Comments Used:
 
In addition, comments are given by each subject teacher to aid in understanding the letter grade. 
 
Report Card Error:
 
Report card errors should be reported to the teacher involved. Usually, a teacher can correct an incorrect grade 
at the next marking period. However, a grade correction form may be obtained in the Guidance Office and, 
when signed by the appropriate teacher and the headmaster, a grade can be changed immediately. 


Graduation Requirements

All students must demonstrate the following competencies. 
Reading/Writing/Speaking Skills demonstrated by successful completion of four years of English courses, which include a written thesis paper, at least six pages in length, and oral presentation and defense of a written thesis/project in any discipline or department. 
 
Self-Assessment • Establishing Goals demonstrated by completion of specific activities for grades 9 - 12 as part of the developmental guidance Program. For students in the Class of 2015 and later, this will include successful completion of two years of advisory.
 
Problem solving and Respect/Concern for Others demonstrated by completion of community service for a minimum of thirty-six hours. 
 
Computer Literacy demonstrated (at a minimum) by competency in word processing, database and spreadsheet applications within the context of academic courses. 
 
All Students must earn 134 credits 
 
In earning the credits, students are required to successfully complete the following courses in the indicated disciplines: 
 
English: 4 yearlong courses, or equivalent 
Social Studies: 3 yearlong courses (including two years of U.S. History) 
Math: 3 yearlong courses, or equivalent* 
Science: 3 yearlong courses, or equivalent 
Fine and Performing Arts/Career & Technical Education: 1 yearlong course or 2 semester courses from either of these areas 
Physical Education: 1 course per year; minimum of 3 total semester courses 
Wellness: 1 semester course in Grade 9 
Foreign Languages: 3 yearlong courses, strongly recommended 
 
In addition, all students must pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in Science with a score of 220 or higher; and Mathematics and English Language Arts with a score of 240 on each test. 
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