Enfield High School

Infobox Secondary school

name = Enfield High School
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established = 1893
type = public secondary
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principal = Mr. Thomas Duffy
vice principal = Mrs. Yvette Santiesteban
vice principal = Mr. Steven Sargalski
faculty = 100
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enrollment = 922
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grades = 9-12
address = 1264 Enfield Street
city = Enfield
state = CT
country = USA
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accreditation = NEASC [http://www.neasc.org/roster/psct.htm]
campus = Suburban
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athletics = CIAC
mascot = Raider
emblem = Lamp of Learning
yearbook = Echo
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website = [http://enfieldhigh.sharpschool.com/ EHS]
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image_caption2 = Enfield High School's A and B Buildings from the front entrance

Enfield High School, also known as "EHS", is one of the two high schools in Enfield, Connecticut. Enfield High School was first established in 1893. However, the new and current high school facility was built during the 1960s, replacing the previous high school building which is now used as Thomas Alcorn Elementary School. The Enfield High School Complex and Campus is located in the Connecticut River Valley, found right off of Enfield Street (Route 5) in Enfield's historical district. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1000 students.

Mission statement

In partnership with the community, the mission of Enfield High School is to educate our students to be productive and responsible individuals and citizens of a global society. We teach our students to use their minds effectively and to demonstrate integrity, respect, and compassion.

Expectations for student learning

#Use critical learning skills to read and/or respond to a variety of materials across all disciplines.
#Express ideas in verbal and written modes for various purposes and audiences, including taking a critical stance on issues.
#Solve problems using a variety of skills and reasoning strategies across all disciplines.
#Use multiple resources and technologies to access, organize, create, evaluate and present information.
#Understand their role and exercise their responsibilities as a citizen.
#Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to make appropriate academic, social and personal choices.
#Recognize multiple perspectives and acknowledge and respect an individual's right to have an opinion.
#Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of language, culture, media and the arts.

Graduation requirements

A graduate of the Enfield Public Schools must have earned a minimum of 22 credits, must have met the established credit distribution requirement, and must have earned a 4.0 (C-) average for all courses required for graduation. In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, students must also meet additional performance standards. Beginning with the graduation class of 2006, literacy and numeracy performance standards shall be required with an ultimate goal to improve learning for every student. In the future, additional performance standards may be considered.

"MINIMUM CREDITS, COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS"

"Credits and Required Courses:"

*English 4 Credits
*Mathematics 3 Credits
*Science 2 Credits
*Social Science consisting of: 3 Credits

"Credit from one of the following courses:"

*East Meets West
*US & Global Studies
*World History
*World Civilization
*(1) Credit – US History
*(1/2) Credit – Civics
*(1/2) Credit – Social Studies Elective Course

* Arts or Vocational Education 1 Credit
* Physical Education /Health Education 2 Credits
* Electives 7 Credits

*This credit may be taken in any one or a combination of the following areas: Business, Art, Music, Technology Education, and Family and consumer Sciences.

Grading policy

"REPORT CARDS"The high school operates on a quarterly system with a report card issued four times a year. The marking periods are approximately nine weeks duration. Also, there will be mid-year and final examinations for all students. The term four report cards will be mailed home.

"WEIGHTED GRADE/GRADING SYSTEM"Selected courses in the Program of Studies will offer added weight inthe computation of class rank. The purpose of this is to encouragestudents to challenge their abilities, perhaps to their outer limits, and that the marking system rewards them for the extension of potential “risks”.

Courses offered

ENGLISH
* Contemporary Authors
* Survey of American Literature
* American Authors
* Individual and Society
* Survey of World Literature
* AP UCONN/English
* International Authors
* English 1,2,3,4
* English 9,10
* Reading & Writing Workshop
* Reading & Writing for Literature
* Writing & Speaking
* Ess. Writing For College & Career
* Critical Writing
* Writing and the Media
* Searching and Writing
* Survey of British Lit.

MATHEMATICS
* Math in Daily Living 1,2
* Career Math 1,2
* Mathematical Connections
* Basic Algebra
* Basic Geometry
* Int. Practical Mathematics
* Algebra 1,2
* Geometry
* SAT Math
* Advanced Math Topics
* Computer Programming 1,2
* Probability and Statistics
* Pre-Calculus
* Calculus
* AP Calculus
* Math 1,2,3
* Block Geometry
* Block Algebra

READING
* Reading 9,10,11,12

SCIENCE
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Physical Science
* Earth Science
* Biology
* Chemistry
* Physics
* AP UCONN/Biology
* AP UCONN/Chemistry
* AP UCONN/Physics
* Integrated Physical Science

WORLD LANGUAGE
* Latin 1,2,3,4
* French 1,2,3,4,5
* Spanish 1,2,3,4,5

SOCIAL STUDIES
* Modern World History
* Civics
* Social Studies
* World History
* AP US History
* US History

BUSINESS EDUCATION
* Information Processing 1,2
* World Processing
* Microsoft Office
* Accounting 1,2
* Personal Finance
* Business Law 1,2
* Marketing 1,2

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
* Vocational Ed. 3,4

MUSIC DEPARTMENT
* Concert Band
* Jazz Ensemble A, B
* String Orchestra
* Chorus/Choir
* Treble Chorus
* Music and You 1,2
* Foundations of Music & Composition
* Piano Class

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
* Introduction to Teacher Education
* Culinary Essentials
* Food and Nutrition
* Career Planning
* Independent Living
* Parenting and Child Development
* Child Development Lab
* Family and Society
* Interior Design and Housing

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH DEPARTMENT
* Physical Education/Health 9,10,11,12

VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
* Visual Arts 1,2
* Ceramics Foundation 1,2
* Drawing 1,2
* Painting 1,2
* Sculpture
* Portfolio Preparation
* Commercial Art/Illustration
* Contemporary Photographic Imaging

CLASS AVAILABILITY:The above classes stated above are available as of June 2008. However, these lists are subject to change due to shortages of student enrollment, limited amounts of qualified teachers, or school budget cuts.

INDEPENDENT STUDIES:Since Enfield's Secondary Public schools still run on a standard seven period schedule, there are optional after school classes (that act as an extra period, creating an eight period day schedule for some students). These extra periods benefit many competitive students who aren't able to fit their classes into their regular schedule because of schedule conflicts.

:Independent Studies also offer students an opportunity to become involved in studies beyond the curriculum to explore a specialized interest area.

Enfield High Athletics

FALL:Cheerleading (V):Cross country:Field hockey:Football (F, JV, V):Soccer — boys and girls:Swimming — girls (V):Volleyball — girls

WINTER:Basketball — boys and girls: [http://www.raiderhockey.net/ Ice Hockey (V)] — boys:Indoor track — boys and girls:Swimming — boys (V):Wrestling — boys

SPRING:Baseball:Golf — boys and girls:Outdoor track — boys and girls (V):Softball:Tennis — boys and girls (V):Volleyball — boys

Clubs and Organizations

EHS has a number of extracurricular activities including:
* Art Club
* As Schools Match Wits
* Bowling Club
* Chess Club
* Yearbook Staff
* Close-up To Washington
* Competitive Math Team
* Community Service Club
* Model UN

* Dance Team
* Peer Mediation
* DECA
* Drama
* Fall Kick-Off
* Electrathon
* Gay–straight alliance
* FBLA
* Latin Club
*National Honor Society
*Poetry Coffee House
*SADD Prom Promise
*Science Club
*Ski Club
*String Quartet Ensemble
*Student Council
*Television Production Club
*Unified Sports

Enfield High School Additions and Renovations

In 2003, the Enfield Taxpayers Association suggested merging the town's two high schools as a way to save money. However, the idea of combining 2,000 students into one facility was not an idea that was taken into consideration. Although the surplus of money is something school systems welcome, the idea of students getting an ineffective education because of class sizes and lack of materials and space in one building caused several audience members criticizing the logistics of such a merger. It was decided, the two senior high schools would stay separate, and additions and renovations would be added, and the entire school curriculum would be restructured to comply with the NEASC standards. [http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2003/04/02/import/20030402-archive0.txt]

The Enfield Board of Education approved a $6.2 million dollar budget in order to build an entire new 20,000 square-foot building as an addition to the school. "B-Wing," which was just a hallway connecting the A-Building to the C-Building would now consist of two floors. The second floor was dedicated to the library and the first floor was dedicated to be four new computer labs and three large lecture halls. This second floor addition included of a state-of-the-art library media center equipped with about 30 new computers, including two classroom facilities for an enhanced learning experience for students, a large student-teacher lounging area equipped with couches and large tables for comfortably seating 40 students. This media center also includes a whole area dedicated to books, so students can easily find them, which was not a luxury found in the "cramped, decrepit" old library. [http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2000/07/13/import/20000713-archive6.txt]

The first floor of the B-Building, which used to be a connecting hallway for the A and C buildings is now used as a gallery, with large wide-view windows facing the athletic fields and the Connecticut River on one side, and the other side of the corridor now is a student-gathering area with news and art posted on the wall.

The administrative offices, which was once located on the second floor of the A-Building is now on the first floor, which the main lobby was entirely remodeled. The new career center, nurse's quarters, student-resources center, guidance office, and main office now lies on the first floor.

Air conditioning was added in the entire B-Building and the first floor of the A-Building to comply with building codes. The auditorium and the cafeteria and select classrooms were the only places in the school to be air-conditioned.

2,730 square feet of heavy renovation, and 6,624 square feet of light renovation would create 12 brand-new classrooms in A-Building. [http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2000/11/06/import/20001106-archive1.txt]

Library Media Center

The Library Media Center, as shown, is one of the many new additions to Enfield High School, adding two new class-room areas, as well as a large student-faculty study area. The old library was previously located on the third floor of Enfield High School's A-Building. The Library Media Center is an educated environment that welcomes quiet, scholarly activity, where many students and teachers may work collaboratively. The Library Media Center is located in the A-200 hallway on the second floor of Enfield High School's B-Building.

Notable Events

Enfield High School 2007-2008

Enfield High School has gone through great lengths this year to enhance its security and discipline policies. After events such as September 11th Attacks, the Columbine Massacre, and the Virginia Tech Shootings, the school has vowed to make the school a safe and welcoming learning environment for students and staff, through increased security measures, practices of the School Lock-down procedure, and through the use of Security Checkpoints. [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/10Rnotify.html?ex=1360299600&en=42743797703fd347&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Good News: Bad News Arrives Quickly - New York Times ] ]

In April 2007, a student was reported threatening other students. After several complaints and reports, police investigated his home to find a hit list of more than a dozen names. The fifteen year old student was immediately arrested and charged with a breach of peace. The student had apparently been bullied and wanted "to get even." He has since been referred to juvenile court. [ [http://www.nbc30.com/news/13208627/detail.html Police Say Student, Mother Alerted Them To Enfield Teen's Hit List - News Story - WVIT | Hartford ] ]

During the fall of 2007, Enfield High School received several bomb threats, which caused the school to undergo its complete lock-down procedure and inspection. A drug crack-down at the junior and senior high schools was led by the Enfield police. While classes were running, drug and bomb sniffing dogs inspected the hallways and lockers. As a result of the inspection, two junior high students were arrested for possession of illegal drugs. No students from Enfield High School was found to be under possession of such substances.

These alarming threats and scares caused the school to place security checkpoints at all enterances of the school. Upon entering the facility first thing in the morning, students and teachers were checked and screened for weapons, drugs, or any other illegal paraphernalia. Enfield police along with the school administration checked backpacks, purses, bags, as well as clothing on students. This was a safety measure to protect the students from danger and to show suspects "they mean business." For the remainder of the school day, no students, teachers, or visitors were allowed to exit or re-enter the building without being questioned.

After the Christmas break and 2008 New Year, Enfield High School was closed for the remainder of the week, prolonging the vacation by five days. A water main break had occurred underneath the school classrooms, which flooded the entire A, B, and C buildings, the lower basement level, the auditorium, and the gymnasium. As a result of the damage, the gymnasium and the auditorium was rendered useless. The water had caused the floors to buckle in the gym, while mold was forming in the auditorium. Efforts to revive the auditorium are underway, while the gym will be fixed during the summer break. The damage managed to cause two fires at the main building, one in the basement, and one in the gym. [ [http://www.nbc30.com/news/14961888/detail.html Enfield High School Closes After Water Main Break - News Story - WVIT | Hartford ] ]

Days lost due to the flood and fires at Enfield High were made up during April vacation per request of the state of Connecticut. After much compromise and debate, three days out of the week were made up with half-day schedules.

Since the Enfield High School campus is now under construction for the new athletic fields, class of 2008 seniors have gone through a long debate as to where they are going to graduate. Much debate and consideration had gone to have the graduation at the town green, the front campus of the school, and a church in Bloomfield. Unfortunately, the front campus of the school had been vandalized by students with tire tracks driving all over the lawn. The board of education had recently decided that the graduation would be at the First Cathedral in Bloomfield.

On June 20, 2008, a man was critically injured when bleachers fell on him at Enfield High School. [ [http://www.nbc30.com/news/16666681/detail.html Bleachers Fall On Man At Enfield High - News Story - WVIT | Hartford ] ]

On June 25, 2008, the graduating class of 2008 had its graduation at the First Cathedral in Bloomfield, CT. The graduation was a success. Although the class have come through many hardships this year, the class of 2008 prevailed as the accepted their high school diplomas.

During the summer of 2008, the school campus will be under full contruction. The new athletic fields are scheduled to be finished by Fall 2008, the new gymnasium floors are scheduled to be completed for the school opening, and the damaged lecture halls are scheduled to be completed by January 2009.

Enfield High School 2008-2009

Notable alumni

*John Ashton - actor best known for role as Det. Sgt. John Taggart in "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Beverly Hills Cop II".
*Jack Griffin - Division 1 Football Player for the Maryland Terrapins
*Craig Janney - former NHL hockey player. Captured two State Championships with the EHS Varsity Hockey team, before going to Deerfield Academy.
*Walmart-Jeff (morning show producer, all-around nice guy) - WKSS-FM [http://www.kiss957.com/pages/jox/kitm_walmart.html]
*Peter King - Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated
*David Sanchez - Former Division 1 Football Player for The UConn Huskies
*Karen Scavotto - Olympic archer.
*Pete Kelley - Divison 1 Baseball Player for UMass
*The Last Goodnight, members of the upcoming band originally from Enfield and formerly called Renata

Colors, mascot, and symbol

The Enfield High colors are green and white. The school symbol is a Raider. The mascot "Chief Wahoo", was taken away after complaints were received concerning the controversy pertaining to the presentation of the mascot. The students have shown much dissatisfaction and would like him returned.Fact|date=November 2007

References

External links

* [http://enfieldhigh.sharpschool.com/ Enfield High School website]
* [http://www.casciac.org/memberschools/search.cgi?action=retrieve&id=284 CIAC website]
* [http://www.ehsfootball.com Enfield Football Website]
* [http://www.ehscheer.net Enfield Cheerleading Website]