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Cape Elizabeth
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
Cape Elizabeth High School, CEHS is a public four-year comprehensive high school of approximately 600 students. They received the honor of being the only high school in the State of Maine recognized as a 2004 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. This award is based on their students' very high level of performance on State tests of reading and mathematics. Jeffrey Shedd is the Principal of the school.
There are 63 professional staff members, and 71 percent have advanced degrees. Cape Elizabeth High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the State of Maine.
The high school offers college preparatory, vocational and special education programs for all students. There is a regional vocational technical center in Portland, study at the nearby university and technical college campus, work-study and independent study.
Physical education facilities at the high school include a large gymnasium and a six-lane, 25 yard pool. Outdoors are tennis courts, baseball, softball and multi-purpose fields and a six-lane track surrounding a soccer field.
A high percentage of their students participate in extracurricular activities which include Amnesty International, Art Club, Bartleby, BBQ Team, Boys and Girls State, Computer Club, Debate Team, Graduation Committee, Math Team, Mock Trial, Natural Helpers, and Operation Smile.
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are for students who have demonstrated high achievement in a particular subject area. There are twelve Advanced Placement courses this year are Senior and Junior English, Calculus, Statistics, French, Spanish, Government, American History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Biology and Physics.
All students entering Cape Elizabeth High School will graduate equipped with a personal plan for the future and with well-rounded skills and knowledge. CEHS will challenge students to reach their potential; to demonstrate self-confidence, respect for others, and responsibility for their community; and to embrace and welcome diversity.
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