North Providence, Rhode Island 02904




A Note From The Principal
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians:

The Mission of North Providence High School is to educate all students in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment which empowers them to become well-rounded individuals who are life-long learners and productive members of society. In our ongoing evaluation of the educational program, the North Providence High School Community seeks to instill high expectations for all students in their academic, civic, and social endeavors and to provide them with opportunities to succeed both in higher education and the global marketplace.

In developing a personalized program for each student, we remain committed to establishing clear, rigorous, and demanding standards which encompass all the necessary skills that students must demonstrate in order to succeed as responsible citizens of the 21st Century. Once established, these standards define what we expect of our students and assist us in identifying effective strategies for delivering instruction and assessing student performance.

In order to accomplish our Mission, the school community has identified learning expectations for all students in the areas of knowledge, problem -solving, communication, and responsibility. These academic, civic, and social expectations specify what students should know and be able to do upon graduation. Our educational program is designed to engage students in active, collaborative learning that emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills to be applied to real-world concepts. Further, we believe that an educational program which is academically challenging and student-centered will provide our young adults with a strong foundation for future success.

As students select a program of study, it would be wise to discuss plans with teachers, counselors, and family members so that careful consideration can be made in developing a personalized plan which addresses all of the student’s educational needs.

Our sincerest best wishes for a most positive and productive academic experience at North Providence High School.


Respectfully,

Joseph Goho, M.Ed.
Principal


Commendations
The report filed by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges has made many commendations on the NPHS community. Please read the complete reportHere are just a few:
  1. The connection and rapport that exists between students and adults throughout the school
  2. The commitment to technology funding, including the addition of a systems analyst
  3. The expansion of guidance and special education services
  4. The exemplary adherence to graduation expectations in IEP writing
  5. The excellent connection between school and community businesses that is facilitated by the school-to-career coordinator
  6. The efforts by the information/technology systems analyst to implement the Cisco Academy certification program at NPHS
  7. Adherence of the student support services to the school’s stated mission
  8. The efficient communication system that exists between the guidance department and parents
  9. The development of a mentor-like relationship over four years between many support staff members and all students
  10. The abundance of conference rooms in the school
  11. The presence of a secure fire-resistant room in the guidance suite for file storage
  12. The school’s commitment to students in crisis through weekly meetings of the response team
  13. The removal of study hall and detention programs from the library

School Improvement
North Providence High School has adopted Graduation Expectations in four skill areas that are aligned with the Rhode Island Common Core of Learning and are embedded throughout our standards-based curriculum. We have developed a Senior Project, school-wide rubrics, and subject-area departmental rubrics to assess student progress in achieving the Graduation Expectations. In order to achieve our stated goals, we will continue to focus and expand our efforts to ensure that the school’s Mission and Graduation Expectations are the driving force of teaching and learning.

NPHS GRADUATION EXPECTATIONS:
* KNOWLEDGE * COMMUNICATION * PROBLEM SOLVING * RESPONSIBILITY

See What The Providence Journal Had To Say