About

Hingham High School provides all students with a positive learning atmosphere. We offer:

• Opportunities to be challenged to their utmost ability.

• Fostering understanding between diverse people.

• Promoting services to others.

• Instilling feelings of self-worth.

Mission

The mission of Hingham High School is to graduate students with the academic, civic, social, and personal skills necessary to become productive, responsible members of a democratic and ever-changing global society.  With the support and involvement of the community, Hingham High School will engage all students in a challenging, well-balanced educational program complemented by co-curricular activities.

Student Expectations

All Hingham High students will…

1.      Read purposefully

• Read with an accurate understanding of content and literal meaning

• Read with an understanding of the distinction between fact and opinion

• Read with the ability to analyze figurative language, implied meaning, and tone

2.      Write effectively

• Write with appropriate expression and structure

• Write with attention to the conventions of grammar, usage, and vocabulary

• Use writing as a means of self-expression

3.      Communicate effectively

• Speak clearly and confidently in an oral presentation.

• Listen critically and accurately to spoken messages.

• Acquire communication skills in a second language

• Explore and express ideas through the arts

• Use a variety of media to communicate ideas and information

4.      Identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Use logic and deductive and inductive reasoning to solve problems

• Demonstrate the ability to use technology

• Access and evaluate information

• Use a range of resources to conduct research

5. Demonstrate self-respect and respect for others

• Develop healthful habits for physical, social, and emotional well being

• Exhibit positive verbal and nonverbal behavior

• Maintain a good conduct record

• Display academic integrity

• Develop understanding of individual differences and global perspectives

6.   Work both independently and cooperatively with others

• Be involved in school and/or community extra-curricular activities

• Attend school

• Demonstrate awareness of academic responsibilities

• Be tolerant of others’ opinions and points of view

• Participate constructively in group activities

7.   Fulfill their responsibilities and exercise their rights as members of local and global communities.

• Abide by the Rules of the Road

• Support student-sponsored activities that respond to the needs of others

• Register to vote when eligible

• Participate in community decisions

• Demonstrate knowledge of civics education through the study of United States history, the democratic process, and shared civic values

• Acquire knowledge of diverse cultures

Hingham High School

17 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043

(781) 741-1560

Interim Principal: Dr. John Buckey

Hours: 8am – 2:30pm