we are new to reading and I am very impressed with the school system here we came from a school district were my daughter fell thru the crack and because of the move we now have a clear understanding of her learning disability something we would have never found unless the teachers in reading did not
... Read more care enough to call it to our attention I am very happy with both coolidge and reading high school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/24/09
I agree with the June 19 post. Reading has let so many children slip through the cracks. The school ignores a parent when they question what is going on. Most of the admin. people don't want to do their job and they will just tell a parent what a parent wants to hear so that the parent will go away.
... Read more No one seems to have the students best interest in mind. I feel some of the people there are there only to collect a paycheck for the least amount of work possible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/08
Reading is a great school for the independent functioning autonomous teen. The average to below average student and the student 'at risk' fall through the cracks miserably. That's a sad testimony. Where is the No Child Left Behind Act in this town?
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
decent school but extremely limiting in offering advanced (or even somewhat advanced) material. recent attempts to add AP classes are well intentioned but not done in a way that it will actually be practical for the kid to take many of them... ie. all must be done senior year... similarly, has not updated
... Read more its courses to include any decent buisness electives, and has zero tech/web courses. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/20/08
My children have been very well prepared for the colleges they are attending. I feel RMHS is superior to surrounding towns
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Posted by a parent on 03/20/08
Wonderful school if your child is on the fast track or has special needs but lacking in support for the average student
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/08
I am a sophomore at this school. I feel like I am receiving an overall very demanding experience, especially considering Reading's involvement in National History Day. I have never had any serious problems with teachers, and the great ones make up for the not so great ones. a few teachers are really
... Read more outstanding. and I am generally very satisfied. my courses are just as challenging as those offered at the private schools nearby, and I am getting the advantages of a public school education: no tuition and less competition. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/05/08
I have found RMHS to be an excellent school. Two of my children have been educated there and both had great experiences, were challenged by the curriculum and had great teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 01/18/08
All in all, RMHS is a pretty good school and I have very few complaints about the education my children have received there. I do, however, feel the English department is lacking. The majority of the teachers are simply adequate while one or two are downright dangerous. There is no AP English course
... Read more offered at RMHS putting students who want to be English majors in college at a distinct disadvantage. This also impacts students who are gifted in this area by not challenging them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/06
RMHS sets high expectations for its students. Outstanding extracurricular programs include track, football, soccer, lacrosse, band, and drama. Expect to pay participation fees for sports and other activities. Parent volunteer support is encouraged. RMHS sends as many graduates to major universities
... Read more as do most private schools, and RMHS students are often mistaken for private school students due to dress, behavior, and interests. My three kids were well prepared for college due to the demanding and thorough academic program. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,250
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
88
Number of classrooms:
85
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Reading schools — Reading Memorial High School is located at 62 Oakland Rd, Reading MA 01867. 62 Oakland Rd is in the 01867 ZIP code in Reading, MA The school district for Reading Memorial High School is the Reading Public School District. Reading Memorial High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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