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Enrico Fermi High School

Enrico Fermi High School is a high school in Enfield, Connecticut. It is one of two high schools in the town and was established after the other high school , Enfield High, in ? due to the high population of teenagers in the town. It was named after the renowned scientist, Enrico Fermi. There are approximately 1000 children who attend this institution.

Namesake

Enrico Fermi was born on September 29, 1901 and died on November 28, 1954. He was an Italian physicist most remembered for his work on the development of the first nuclear reactor, as well as for his contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938 for his work on induced radioactivity and is thought of as one of the top scientists of the 20th century.

Mission statement- Responsible Citizens, Lifelong Learners

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Expectations for Student Learning- Civic and Academic

check? 1. Use critical learning skills to read and/or respond to a variety of materials across all disciplines. 2. Express ideas in verbal and written modes for various purposes and audiences, including taking a critical stance on issues. 3. Solve problems using a variety of skills and reasoning strategies across all disciplines. 4. Use multiple resources and technologies to access, organize, create, evaluate and present information. 5. Understand their role and exercise their responsibilities as a citizen. 6. Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to make appropriate academic, social and personal choices. 7. Recognize multiple perspectives and acknowledge and respect an individual's right to have an opinion. 8. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of language, culture, media and the arts.

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.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum: The main curriculum is centered around English, mathematics, the sciences, and social studies. However there is also a world language program (with options for Latin, French, and Spanish – although it should be noted that the Latin is being phased out of the program due to budget cuts), art, music, technology education, business, family and consumer sciences, health and physical education programs.

Advanced Placement Courses: Enrico Fermi High School provides a variety of Advanced Placement courses for students who show an interest in the subject and excels academically. These courses are by their nature harder than the average courses available and require great achievement and aptitude shown in previous courses to gain entrance into them.

UCONN ECE (Early College Experience): Now in its 52nd year as an educational outreach program, the University of Connecticut Early College Experience (UConn ECE) is an opportunity for students to take college courses in high school. Every UConn ECE course is equivalent to the same course at the University of Connecticut. There are approximately forty courses in over twenty disciplines made available to partner high schools. UConn ECE courses are taught in the high school by UConn certified high school instructors. UConn ECE students benefit by taking college courses in a familiar setting with an instructor they know. They also earn college credit for a fraction of the cost ($25 per credit) as would be had for same course taken on a college campus.

College Career Pathways (Tech-Prep): This program links high school courses with programs at Asnuntuck Community College. Depending on the program, students may earn up to 13 semester hours of college credit at no cost.

Vocational Education: Marketing Education and Auto motive Mechanics are among the programs offered at Enrico Fermi High School.

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. In the middle of each term there is a midterm handed out to the students. There are also mid-year and final examinations for all students. The term four report cards are 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” (taker harder classes with the potential for a lower grade). The Enfield Public Schools use a weighted grading system so that individual courses receive weight commensurate with academic rigor. In the three-level system, Level 1 courses are the most rigorous and receive the greatest weight. Level 2 courses are more academically challenging than those of Level 3, which are average in their academic demands. The GPA is then taken out of a 12.0 scale as opposed to the common 4.0. There has been some controversy over this as it is hard to compare the two scales, most notably in regards to college applications.

Courses offered

ENGLISH • Contemporary Authors • Survey of American Literature • American Authors • Individual and Society • Survey of World Literature • AP/UCONN English • International Authors • English 1,2,3,4 • English 9,10 • Reading & Writing Workshop • Reading & Writing for Literature • Writing & Speaking • Ess. Writing For College & Career • Critical Writing • Writing and the Media • Searching and Writing • Survey of British Lit. MATHEMATICS • Math in Daily Living 1,2 • Career Math 1,2 • Mathematical Connections • Basic Algebra • Basic Geometry • Int. Practical Mathematics • Algebra 1,2 • Geometry • SAT Math • Advanced Math Topics • Computer Programming 1,2 • Probability and Statistics • Pre-Calculus • Calculus • AP Calculus • Math 1,2,3 • Block Geometry • Block Algebra READING • Reading 9,10,11,12 SCIENCE • Anatomy & Physiology • Physical Science • Earth Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • AP UCONN/Biology • AP UCONN/Chemistry • AP UCONN/Physics • Integrated Physical Science WORLD LANGUAGE • Latin 2,3,4 • French 1,2,3,4,5 • Spanish 1,2,3,4,5 SOCIAL STUDIES • Modern World History • Civics • Social Studies • World History • AP US History • US History • Law in Society BUSINESS EDUCATION • Information Processing 1,2 • World Processing • Microsoft Office • Accounting 1,2 • Personal Finance • Business Law 1,2 • Marketing 1,2 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION • Vocational Ed. 3,4 MUSIC DEPARTMENT • Concert Band • Jazz Ensemble A, B • String Orchestra • Chorus/Choir • Treble Chorus • Music and You 1,2 • Foundations of Music & Composition • Piano Class FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT • Introduction to Teacher Education • Culinary Essentials • Food and Nutrition • Career Planning • Independent Living • Parenting and Child Development • Child Development Lab • Family and Society • Interior Design and Housing PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH DEPARTMENT • Physical Education/Health 9,10,11,12 VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT • Visual Arts 1,2 • Ceramics Foundation 1,2 • Drawing 1,2 • Painting 1,2 • Sculpture • Portfolio Preparation • Commercial Art/Illustration • Contemporary Photographic Imaging

CLASS AVAILABILITY The above classes stated above are available as of June 2008. However, these lists are subject to change due to shortages of student enrollment, limited amounts of qualified teachers, or school budget cuts.