Special Education
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Learning Specialists are assigned to work closely with a team in Division I or with a grade level in Division II. They facilitate the academic growth of a number of students with individualized education plans, provide support in classrooms, and work with teachers to design inclusive curriculum and performance assessments. Learning Specialists also provide academic support outside of regular classes.
Modified Block Schedule
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Students at Souhegan High School follow a modified and rotating block schedule. A double block class meets for one hundred minutes; a single block class meets for forty-eight minutes. Students in Division I are scheduled on team for four periods each day. Team teachers structure team time allowing extended blocks for some classes.
Division 1
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Students in grades 9 & 10 (Division 1) are organized in teams for four periods of each day. Teams in grade 9 include English, social studies, science and math. In grade 10, teams include English, social studies, science and wellness. Learning Specialists and counselors are part of the teams in Division 1. Students are assigned heterogeneously to teams.
Students in grade 9 and 10 are required to carry a full schedule of classes (7.5 credits including team classes and advisory). During off team time students in grade 9 take a class that introduces them to experiences in the arts. Students in grade 9 also participate in a wellness class. Students in grade 10 take a class in health and a class in wellness. During off team time students in grade 10 take math. Most students take three years of a world language. Additional elective courses are available in a variety of subjects.
Students are encouraged to complete at least 20 hours of Community Service (service learning) by the end of grade 10 in order to prepare for the 40 hours graduation requirement. Also, the Division 1 experience culminates in a public exhibition of learning.
Division 2
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The Division 2 experience offers students in grades 11 and 12 opportunities in college and career readiness. All students in Division 2 complete the Post Graduate Plan, Junior Research Project and Senior Project as part of their graduation requirements. Students may elect to expand their concentration in a number of academic areas such as science, technology, business, the arts, English or social studies, and world languages.
Additional challenging programs are offered as part of the Advanced Placement Program and other college credit courses. Students may elect to take advantage of several extended learning opportunities such as, the work study program, independent studies, on-line offerings, and the career and technical programs at the Applied Technology Centers.
Juniors register for a minimum of 6.5 credits, including six full credits and advisory. Juniors experience a transition from the Division I structure of teams to the world studies and world literature seminars. Seniors register for a minimum of 5.5 credits, including five full credits plus advisory.