Enfield High School
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| Established | 1893 |
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| Type | public secondary |
| Principal | Mr. Thomas Duffy |
| Asst. Principal | Mr. Bruce Barmak,
Mr. Steven Sargalski |
| Students | 922 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 1264 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT, USA |
| Accreditation | NEASC [1] |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | Raider |
| Yearbook | Echo |
| Website | EHS |
Enfield High School, also known as EHS, is one of two high schools in Enfield, Connecticut, with the other high school being Enrico Fermi High School. Enfield High School was first established in 1893. The new and current high school building was built during the 1960s, replacing the previous high school building which is now used as Thomas Alcorn Elementary School. EHS is located in the Connecticut River Valley, easily found right off of Enfield Street (Route 5) in the historical district. The school has an enrolment of approximately 1000 students.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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 in the computation of class rank. The purpose of this is to encourage students to challenge their abilities, perhaps to their outer limits, and that the marking system rewards them for the extension of potential “risks”.
[edit] Courses offered
[edit] Enfield High Athletics
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[edit] Enfield High School restorations and renovations
[edit] 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 Library Media Center is an educated environment that welcomes quiet, scholarly activity, where many students and teachers may work collaboratively.
[edit] Events
[edit] 2007-2008
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.
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.[1]
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 church in Bloomfield.
 Present State of the Gymasium Feb 2008, floors are sanded and ready for removal |
 Presnt State of Gymasium Feb 2008, facing the B-express-corridor entrance |
[edit] 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 [2]
- Peter King - Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated
- David Sanchez - Former Division 1 Football Player for The UConn Huskies
- Karen Scavotto - Olympic archer.
- Michael Zimmerman - Division 1AA Football Player for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils.
[edit] 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.[citation needed]
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