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2011-12 School Profile: Westborough High School

Though we've never met her, we already like the new chemistry teacher, Ms. Patch.

Susan Smith, Neighbor
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School Population:

  • Number of students: 1,061 (291 freshmen, 276 sophomores, 258 juniors, 236 seniors)
  • Number of teachers: 96 faculty members; 10 paraprofessionals

New Teachers:

  • A new chemistry teacher will be Deborah Patch.
  • A new Mandarin teacher will be Lee Xie.
  • A new social studies teacher will be Colleen Gormley, who is returning to the WHS social studies team after six years in Scotland.
  • A new Spanish teacher will be Heather Dooley.
  • Lynn Dorsey will be a long-term math substitute.
  • A new ELL tutor will be Meagan Rutenback.
  • A new front-office secretary will be Cleria Burnell.
  • Finalizing a new Latin teacher.

 

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Building and Curriculum Changes:

  • WHS is adding a brand new Guidance Computer Center. 
  • In addition, the front offices and guidance offices were painted over the summer.
  • WHS will be offering two new Social Studies electives for senior honors students only: History of the Civil War and The World Since 1979.
  • Facing History and Ourselves will now be open to juniors as well as seniors (it had previously only been open to seniors).
  • WHS is looking to expand their club and activities offerings. Two new possible activities which have been investigated over the summer include a Unicef program and a Jewish Student Union. 

 

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Upcoming Orientation and Parent Open House Dates:

  • Freshman Orientation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Orientation is for students only and includes a club and activities fair in the gymnasium.
  • The Parent Open House will be held Monday, Sept. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is just for parents, to have an opportunity to meet teachers.

 

Parent Group:

Westborough High School does not have a traditional parent group. However, there are two parent volunteer-run organizations which provide significant support to the school:

As with all schools in Westborough, the High School also has a School Council.

 

Important Names and Contact Information:

Main Number:  (508) 836-7720

Attendance phone number: (508) 836-7720

Principal: John Smith, smithjohn@westborough.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principals:

Nurses:

Guidance Department Head: Claudia Neithercut, neitherc@westborough.k12.ma.us

 

 

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