North Kingstown High School
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Guidance Office (401) 268-6240 Guidance Fax (401) 268-6220
http://www.nksd.net/schools/nkhs/guidance/index.htm
Dr. James Halley, Superintendent
Gerald K. Foley, Principal School Counselors
Timothy S. Chace, Assistant Principal Erin Winthrop- Grade 9
John E. Lalli, Assistant Principal Cindy Normand- Grade 10
Paul J. Lombardi, Assistant Principal Donna Sweet- Grade 11/12, A-K
Karen Fontes- Grade 11/12, L-Z
School Code 400088 Patricia Atkinson-Santos- 9-12
NORTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 2005 NKHS GRADS ARE ATTENDING:
North Kingstown High School is a four year comprehensive Arizona State University, Art Institute of Boston
high school educating students who reside in the Auburn University, Barnard College, Barry University
communities of North Kingstown and Jamestown, RI. Our Bentley College, Boston College, Boston University
school is comprised of students who demonstrate a diverse Bryant University, Cape Cod Community College
range of ability levels, backgrounds and interests. The Clark University, Colby Sawyer College
NKHS community is a partnership of educators, parents, College of the Holy Cross, College of Notre Dame
and the community, creating a support system that CCRI, Connecticut College, Daniel Webster College
provides an opportunity for all students to develop Dean College, Drexel University, East Carolina University
intellectually, emotionally, aesthetically, socially and Eastern Connecticut State College, Eckerd College
physically. Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Fairfield University
Fitchburg State, George Washington University
MISSION STATEMENT Hiram College, Hofstra University, Ithaca College
The mission of the North Kingstown High School Johnson & Wales University, Keene State
community is to provide our young adults a learning Kennesaw State University, Liberty University,
environment, both physically and philosophically, that Louisiana Tech., Loyola University, Loyola College
fosters their growth as students, citizens, and individuals Lyndon State College, Marist College, Massachusetts
through opportunity, accountability, encouragement and Institute of Technology, Merrimack College,
security. Monserrat College of Art, New England College,
New England Tech, Northeastern University
ACCREDITATION Occidental College, Pepperdine University, Plymouth State
North Kingstown High School is accredited by the New Pratt Institute, Quinnipiac University, Randolph Macon
England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Rensselaer Polytechnic, Rhode Island College,
and the Rhode Island Department of Education. Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams College
St. Joseph’s College, St. Petersburg Jr. College,
COLLEGE ATTENDANCE Savannah College of Art & Design, Shenandoah University
90.3% of the graduates of the Class of 2005 were accepted Stonehill College, Syracuse University, Temple University
to 83 different colleges as well as other post-high school U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy
programs located in 28 different states and abroad. Unity College, University of Connecticut,
University of Maine, University of Massachusetts- Amherst
71.9% plan to attend 4-year institutions University of New England, University of New Hampshire
15.6% plan to attend 2-year institutions University of Oregon, University of Rhode Island
2.8% plan to attend professional/technical schools University of South Alabama, University of Tampa
University of Vermont, Villanova University
6.9% plan to work Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Wesleyan University
2.8% have joined the military Western Connecticut State University, Western New
England College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
COURSE LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS Worcester State College
To provide students with academic challenges appropriate
to their level of achievement, students are grouped in some NKHS AT A GLANCE
classes.
Block Scheduling was implemented in 2003 – 04
GENERAL All students are scheduled for seven credits each year
The goal is to have all students become proficient in the There are no study halls.
content and skills in the core curriculum. This course is Highest G.P.A. for class of 2005 is 3.93
appropriate for students who are reading below grade level Median G.P.A. for Class of 2005 is 2.91
or need additional foundational work in math.
There were Four National Merit Semi Finalists in the
(Rank weight = 2.0)
Class of 2005
2005 AP Exam Scores - 70% of students taking the
COLLEGE PREPARATORY
test received a score of 3 or better
Course content is at or above the students’ grade level.
This level requires a significant amount of work done Students are able to participate in community service
beyond school hours and students are expected to be able and internship programs
to take responsibility for their learning and work
independently. (Rank weight =3.0) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
21 credits are required for the Class of 2006 to earn a
HONORS diploma from NKHS. Full year courses that meet daily
Course content and the expected level of student grant one credit. Semester classes earn .5 credit.
performance substantially exceeds the norm for that grade
level. These highly challenging courses require additional NKHS Students must take the following:
reading and writing at an advanced level.
(Rank weight = 3.4) English 4.0 Credits
Social Studies 3.0 Credits
2005 COLLEGE BOARD TEST RESULTS Mathematics 3.0 Credits
Math Verbal Total Science 3.0 Credits
National Mean 508 520 1028 PE/Health 2.0 Credits
State Mean 501 495 996 Fine/Performing Arts .5 Credit
NKHS Mean 547 532 1079 Technology Readiness .5 Credit
Electives 5.0 Credits
284 students (70%) from the Class of 2005 took the SAT. TOTAL 21.0 Credits
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Course content is accelerated and designed for students who are very strong in that particular content area. Students enrolled in
AP should expect extensive reading, writing and critical thinking. Students who qualify for this level of study have the
opportunity to earn college credit. (Rank weight = 3.7)
Presently 9 courses are offered in Advanced Placement:
Biology Calculus AB English Literature Environmental Science Spanish
European History Studio Art Statistics United States History
MARKING SYSTEM
A - 90-100 B - 80-89 C+ 70-79
D - 60-69 F - Below 60
P Pass (Not included in GPA calculation)
I Incomplete (Work owed at marking period)
M Medically Excused
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Erin Winthrop Grade 9
(401) 268-6244 erin_winthrop@nksd.net
Cindy Normand Grade 10
(401) 268-6261 cindy_normand@nksd.net
Donna Sweet Grade 11/12, A-K
(401) 268-6238 donna_sweet@nksd.net
Karen Fontes Grade 11/12, L-Z
(401) 268-6267 karen_fontes@nksd.net
Patricia Atkinson-Santos 9-12 IEP/504 Students
(401) 268-6244 pat_ atkinson-santos@nksd.net