Merrimack Valley High School
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Motto: | Veritas Est Potentia |
Established: | 1967 |
Type: | Public High School |
Principal: | Dr. Michael Jette |
Staff: | 59 |
Students: | 896 |
Location: | Penacook, NH, USA |
Campus: | Rural |
Colors: | Navy Blue and White |
Nickname: | Pride |
Mascot: | Victor E. Lion |
Coordinates: Merrimack Valley is a 4-year high school located in Penacook, New Hampshire with approximately 896 students. It serves the six communities of Andover, Boscawen, Loudon, Penacook, Salisbury, and Webster.
[edit] Advanced Placement Courses
There are four Advanced Placement classes currently available at Merrimack Valley:
[edit] Grading
GPAs are based on a 6.0 scale with weighted and unweighted grading.
Instead of the traditional 10 point grading system, the school uses a 7 point system (A=93 or above instead of a 90 or above).
[edit] Notable alumni
Bob Tewksbury (class of 1978) - former pitcher for several Major League Baseball teams, most notably the St. Louis Cardinals