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''This article is for the school in Massachusetts. For other schools with the same name see [[Quincy High School]].'' |
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{{Infobox Secondary school |
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| motto = Respecting Our Differences |
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| name = Quincy High School |
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| logo = [[Image:QHSHAT.PNG|Quincy Presidents Hat|200px]] |
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| established = 1924 |
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| Principal = Frank C. Santoro (acting) |
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| city = [[Quincy, Massachusetts|Quincy]] |
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| state = [[Massachusetts|MA]] |
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| country = [[USA]] |
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| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] |
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| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] |
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| grades = 9-12 |
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| nickname = Presidents |
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| mascot = The President's Hat<!-- "or The Blue Pony" well, which is it? finding a source would help.--> |
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| rival = [[North Quincy High School]] |
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| colors = Blue and White {{colorbox|blue}}{{colorbox|white}} |
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| website = [http://www.QuincyPublicSchools.com/schools/quincyhigh/main_page.shtml Quincy High School] |
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'''Quincy High School''' ('''QHS''') is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[secondary school]] located on Coddington Street in [[Quincy, Massachusetts|Quincy]], [[Massachusetts]]. It doubles as one of two high schools in the city of Quincy and as the vocational center. |
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==History== |
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Quincy High School was founded in the mid-nineteenth century and moved to its current location in 1924.{{Fact|date=February 2009}} [[North Quincy High School]] was established at a separate location in 1931.{{Fact|date=February 2009}} |
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QHS is scheduled to be rebuilt. The re-construction of the school started in 2007 and is scheduled to be completed in 2010.{{Fact|date=February 2009}} |
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==Academics== |
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Quincy's academic program consists of normal academic classes as well as a vocational program. |
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===Academic classes=== |
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Academic classes are offered in standard, honors, advanced, and some AP level. They include: |
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*English |
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*Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, and Latin) |
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*The Heritage Program |
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*Science |
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*Social Studies |
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*Math |
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*Health |
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*Physical Education |
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*The Arts |
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'''===Career and trade=== |
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Career electives are offered in subjects such as: |
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*Auto Body |
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*Automotive |
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*Carpentry |
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*Communications |
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*Culinary Arts |
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*Electrical |
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*Electronics |
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*Information Technologies |
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*Graphic Arts |
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*Business Tech |
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*Health and Human Services |
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*Metals |
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*Plumbing |
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*Broadcasting Technology [Channel 22] |
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*computer''' |
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==Athletics== |
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[[Image:QHS and voc tec.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The main building of Quincy High School, with the Vocational Technical Center visible in the background.]] |
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Quincy High School's athletic department consists of: |
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*Baseball |
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*Basketball |
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*Cross Country |
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*Golf |
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*Hockey |
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*Lacrosse |
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*Football |
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*Softball |
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*Swimming |
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*Sailing |
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*Soccer |
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*Tennis |
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*Track |
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*Volleyball |
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*Wrestling |
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*Cheerleading. |
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Quincy is part of the Atlantic Coast League (ACL) but scheduled to change leagues for the 2008-2009 school year.{{Fact|date=February 2009}} |
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Its rival school is [[North Quincy High School]], who faces Quincy High in the annual Thanksgiving football game at Veteran's stadium. Despite the aforementioned rivalry, the track, girls' hockey, swimming, and sailing teams are joined with North's.{{Fact|date=February 2009}} |
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==Clubs and Organizations== |
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*Academic Decathlon Team |
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*Band |
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*Foreign Language Honor Society |
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*Peer Education |
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*Student Council |
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*Drama Club |
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*Computer Club |
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*Concert Choir [http://www.quincyhighschoolchoir.com] |
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*Debate Club |
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*Literary Magazine |
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*National Honor Society |
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*Spanish Club |
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*United Nations Club |
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*Yearbook |
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*Science Honor Society |
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*Docents Club |
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*Bilingual Student Council |
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*Math Club |
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*Robotics Team |
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*Video Club |
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*AFJROTC |
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*SOS Brigade |
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*Pride Committee |
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==Notable alumni== |
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* [[Lauralee Summer]],<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2003/05/25/LV261218.DTL&type=printable San Francisco Chronicle article]</ref> author of ''Learning Joy From Dogs Without Collars'' |
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* [[MarkEd]], Level 130 ninja-war-trojan on Tiger Server. Deputy Leader of the Guild The_Warriors. |
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* [[_xoF_]], Retired level 130 ninja-war-trojan on Tiger Server. Member of the Guild Invicitus. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}}<!--added above External links/Sources by script-assisted edit--> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.quincypublicschools.com/schools/quincyhigh/main_page.shtml Official website] |
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*[http://www.quincypublicschools.com Quincy Public Schools] |
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[[Category:High schools in Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Education in Quincy, Massachusetts]] |
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Revision as of 00:23, 7 October 2009
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