The Special Needs Department at W/H is truly outstanding. The Director as well as the support staff couldn't be more helpful. Kudos to M.O. and M.C.
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Posted by a other on 06/24/09
The new principal has made an incredibly positive difference in the school atmosphere and attitude toward behavior and academic excellence. Sports and extra curriculars are still important as they should be, but the academic is stressed more than it had been. Also, the new principal emphasizes families....and
... Read more all members of families as important parts of events. He makes a point of involving his own family, stating that he feel WH activities are good, healthy and positive for everyone!!! Bravo! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
I have two children in the high school and one graduated last year! I am very happy with the new principal,the teachers as well as the guidance department. My children enjoy going to this school and are involved in many extra curricular activities not available in other high schools. I highly recommend
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Posted by a parent on 12/31/07
Whitman-Hanson high is a great school. The teachers there are incredibly helpful and are willing to take time out of their life to stay after to give extra help to students willing to stay after to get help. This school also offers plenty of electives not offered any where else.
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Posted by a other on 12/18/07
I have 2 children already graduated from Whitman Hanson and the third is a Sophmore. This school system has definitely prepared them for college and I have 2 in College now doing great. The teachers love my kids and vice versa. They have all worked hard, made honor roll and have great friends. I have
... Read more found the teachers very helpful and willing to stay after and help however they can. The guidance dept. is excellent as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/07
i find the principal to be non responsive to important issues brought to her attention. Policies ambiguous...teachers are have difficult time following up on academic problems. Generally, poor management.Parents not validated or respected
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/06
Whitman-Hanson high is the worst school I have ever been to! The teachers dont do anything to help you nor do they care about you! they kids there don't treat you right and the teachers don't do anything about it! The 'new' school is beautiful but the people in it need to change before anything else
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Posted by a former student on 02/22/06
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School is one of the bests schools i have ever been to in my entire life. The music and theater arts programs are outstanding and the teachers there are (for the most part) very friendly, interesting to listen to, and always help the students if he/she is struggling in a
... Read more specific area. The counselors and principals do an outstanding job in running our school. And plus, next year we get to have a brand-new school. How awesome is that! Read less
School Profile for Whitman - Hanson Regional High School
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Enrollment
Programs
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Student enrollment:
1,250
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
74
Number of classrooms:
25
Arts
Art
Science
Astronomy, Environmental Science
Music
Choral, Music
Vocational Education
Culinary Arts, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Law, Psychology
English
Literature
Special Education
Life Skills
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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.
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Whitman schools — Whitman - Hanson Regional High School is located at 600 Franklin St, Whitman MA 02382. 600 Franklin St is in the 02382 ZIP code in Whitman, MA The school district for Whitman - Hanson Regional High School is the Whitman - Hanson Regional School District. Whitman - Hanson Regional High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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