203 STILLWATER AVE.
OLD TOWN, MAINE 04468
(207) 827-3910

FAX(207) 827-3918

General Information
Additional Information

Principal: Joseph Gallant

Assistant Principal: Brett Hoogterp

Academic Dean of Students: Karen Larson

Guidance Counselor/Academic Advisor: Colleen Fitzgerald

Social Worker/Academic Advisor: Brenda Quill

Registered Nurse/School Nurse: Debbie Dwyer

Grades 9-12
Enrollment Total – 582
Fall of 2006
Grade 9 – 130
Grade 10 – 138
Grade 11 - 166
Grade 12 – 148

CEEB Code # 200-755

Location and Description

Traditional high school located on thirty-three acres on Stillwater Avenue inside city limits. (population 8,000). Serves eight communities, with a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds including an Indian reservation, a French community, and the University of Maine. The communities include Old Town, Milford, Alton, Greenfield, Costigan, Argyle, Greenbush, Bradley, and Indian Island.

Curriculum

Class of 2007 graduation requirements: 22 Carnegie Units including English: 4 credits, Social Studies: 2 credits, Math: 3 credits, Science: 2 credits, Health: 1 credit, Physical Education: 1 credit, Fine Arts: 1 credit

GPA/Class Rank

Based on all course grades numerically. AP courses are weighted by adding five points to

each quarter's grade. Pass-fail and audit courses are not included. All students enrolled in the class are considered in determining class rank.

Grading Scale

A = 93 - 100

B = 85 - 92

C = 77 - 84

D = 70 - 76

E = 69 - Failing

OTHS SAT Scores

Seniors SAT I's

Verbal Mean = 497
Math Mean = 491

Seniors SAT I and II's

Verbal Mean = 651
Math Mean = 676

National Merit Scholarship Program

Class of 2007
Semi-Finalist – 2
Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, State of Maine Department of Education and Cultural Services.

Class Grouping
Students will have the opportunity to choose classes from three academic levels, all designed to meet the standards required for graduation.

Academic: Classes are rigorous and students are expected to meet all of the school’s academic standards.

Academic Plus: Classes are rigorous, students are expected to meet all of the school’s academic standards and are also given the opportunity for more depth of study in each subject area.

Honors: Classes are rigorous and students are expected to meet all of the school’s academic standards. Expectations will be high in terms of the pacing and depth of assignments and the degree of individual responsibility demanded.

Grade 9:
Students are assigned to one of two teams, each staffed by four core teachers. Honors level classes are offered in mathematics, science, English, and social studies. Foreign language and elective classes are heterogeneously grouped.

Last Update: 20-Jun-2007 10:59