Ther are limited opportunities here for those who academically excel, and much of it has to do with apathy on both the parents and teachers parts. There has been some increase in the number of available AP courses within the last few years, but there remains a huge dearth of competent teachers who actually
... Read more prepare their students for AP tests and college work. Recent, inadequate funding has also been partially responsible for the current state of the school. Leadership changes from administration down through faculty is necessary to implement any tangible improvement. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/06/07
MHS is a good school the principal mr freeman is on the ball and knows every child in the school there is very little trouble because of this the Dr. Baker also tries to attend all events the teachers know all the kids and they work with them I was going to move but I couldn't take my kids away from
... Read more a small enviroment where everyone knows you to a large school where you would be lost in the shuffle middlesex high is wonderful Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/07
Much of the woes are due to the fact that Middlesex is a small town with a proportionally small budget. As everything in life however, it is what you make of it; with hard work, it is possible to attend a top college and start a meaningful career.
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Posted by a former student on 09/18/06
Being the parent of one current MHS student and one who graduated in 2003, I can honestly say I feel good about the decision to have them attend MHS. Because of the small size, teachers know their students and the students know each other well. There are a lot of clubs and activities but probably not
... Read more as many as a large school. Maintenance of the school appears to be pretty good. As far as the education goes, a good student clearly has the opportunity to thrive and get in to an excellent college. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/05
I graduated from middlsex in 2002 and I enjoyed high school very much! Only in a small high school do you get the feeling of being safe, teachers that really do know you, and you actually have many friends in your classes. Middlesex doesnt get a good enough rap and thats only because those people
... Read more didnt attened middlesex. They have many after school activities that teachers are very involved in and they dont care who you are they really try to get you on the team and get you a chance to play. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/15/05
My daughter is a senior at Middlesex High School and my son is a sophomore. I am really tired of hearing bad things about the Middlesex School system. I have gone to back to school nights and was extremely impressed with the teachers. If they see that you, as a parent, are interested in your child's
... Read more education, they do everything they can to keep you informed and to help your child. I have had teachers call me at home and at work, to tell me of concerns that my son was falling behind or that my daughter was short changing herself in applying for colleges. Where else but in a small school do you get that kind of individual attention? I feel that my children have done well and are prepared for the world and for college. I could say more, but I have to keep the word count to 150! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/05
Although I am not a parent in Middlesex, I recently graduated from Middlesex High School in 2004. I believe children receive a great education through the Middlesex public school district. The work is challenging but all beneficial. As a graduate of MHS there are many things I loved about the school
... Read more and that I miss now that I'm in college (Kean University). There are many different clubs, sports and activities that teens can be apart of in the high school, the only thing that limits them to these extra curricular activites is their spare time. I was involved in many different things in high school that I never tried before, which were great experiences now that I look back. (Cheerleading for (football/basketball/wrestling), VP of my class, the spring musical, yearbook, Varsity Singers, and chorus. Being involved with these clubs introduced me to new people and kept me out of trouble! Read less
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
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.
Middlesex schools — Middlesex High School is located at 300 John F Kennedy Dr, Middlesex NJ 08846. 300 John F Kennedy Dr is in the 08846 ZIP code in Middlesex, NJ The school district for Middlesex High School is the Middleborough Public School District. Middlesex High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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