Sandwich Public Schools

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Sandwich Middle High School
365 Quaker Meeting House Rd
Sandwich, MA 02537

Phone: (508) 888-4900

Grades: 7 – 12
Enrollment: 863 students
Principal: Jeanne Nelson
Assistant Principal: Dave Aycock
Assistant Principal: Josh Clarkin
Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Instruction Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wed Early Release: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Early Dismissal: 7:30 AM – 11:09 AM

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Dear SMHS Families,

Whether you have a seasoned senior ready to take on their final year, a confident sophomore, or a nervous seventh grader stepping into new territory, each stage comes with its own mix of excitement and uncertainty. Please know that SMHS faculty and staff are here to support your child and your family every step of the way. A strong partnership between home and school is essential to every student’s success.

We are committed to open, timely communication and welcome your questions, feedback, and ideas along the way. Together, we can create the best possible experience for our students.

GO KNIGHTS!
Jeanne M. Nelson

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Sandwich Middle High School

School Year:

180 days
7-day drop 1 rotation with each period lasting about 51 minutes
Two 90-day semesters.
Classes are semester (.5 credits) or year (1 credit)
Grades are assigned every 45 days
School is dismissed at 2:00 PM on M, T, TH, and F.
Every Wednesday, school is dismissed at 1:00 PM
The SMHS Library is open after school from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM every M, T, TH, and F. The library is a great place to study and complete homework while waiting for a ride or an extracurricular activity.
Breakfast and lunch are free. Second lunches, snacks, and Seltzers must be purchased.

Community:

Located in the Northwest corner of Cape Cod
about 68 miles South of Boston
61 miles from Providence, RI
Oldest town on Cape Cod - incorporated in 1639
Population 20,029 (April 1, 2020)

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School Hours:

7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

1-Hour Delay

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

2-Hour Delay

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal/ Half Day

7:30 AM - 11:09 AM

Early Dismissal Wednesday

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Every student has value and deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her potential
- Assessment informs instruction
- Learning is personalized, collaborative, and reflective
- Academic, athletic, and artistic excellence is promoted
- Competence and confidence prepare students to contribute to the world
Academic (Students will:)
- Speak, read and write effectively across the curriculum for a variety of purposes
- Apply reasoning and problem-solving in all disciplines
- Express ideas creatively across the curriculum
- Use information, media, and technology effectively and responsibly
- Develop physical and artistic skills
Social (Students will:)
- Assume responsibility for their own decisions and behavior
- Demonstrate a willingness to resolve conflicts responsibly
- Contribute to the welfare of others
- Learn to collaborate effectively
Civic (Students will:)
- Foster respectful and productive relationships in and beyond the community
- Exercise their rights and responsibilities in a democratic society
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All schools in our district use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text, and app notifications.

ParentSquare automatically syncs with our student information system to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.