Bucksport High School (Grades 9-12) Back to Education  Bucksport High School Community Report, 1997 Bucksport High School Principal's Report (1998-1999) Bucksport High School- School Profile  Bucksport High School A Community Report, 1997 High school is another transition in the educational experience of our students, a gateway to many options-the world of work, college and other post secondary schools, the military, etc. We have to prepare students to make these choices and to have the skills to be successful in the chosen pathway(s). WE are working to continuously improve course offerings, curriculum and programs for all students. Our community needs every one of our students to be a success story and, to this end, we have many initiatives at work. Here are a few. Dropout prevention efforts: We recently received recognition from the State Department of Education, as one of three high schools in the state to reduce their drop our rate for four consecutive years. Several of our staff members have been instrumental to this success. One of them, Deborah A. Holmes, has been nominated for the Commissioner’s Award, given annually to tan individual who has had significant impact in the area of dropout prevention.   Schedule Changes: one schedule for next year will be a combination of 40 minute year-long classes and 80 minute semester courses. We are very excited with the many possibilities this schedule brings to our existing programs. Grading Practices: Along with this change, we are instituting weighted grades for our Honors and AP classes which will hopefully, increase the number of students participating in these challenging courses. Activities as well as Academics: Part of a well-rounded high school program are the activities and athletics that are offered. Both the Girl’s and Boy’s Varsity basketball teams made it to the playoffs at the Bangor Auditorium and the Boy’s team captured the Eastern Maine Championship. Our 38 person indoor track team was a "Cinderella team", raising funds to even have the program. The wrestling team was very young but had an excellent season with the future looking brighter than ever. Our cheerleaders and band received compliments throughout the season for their exceptional talent and school spirit. Other groups have represented our community well. The Drama Club recently participated in the State Drama competition. Several students participated in a National Engineering competition at U.M.O. and placed third in the state. The Mock Trial team placed first in the regional competitions. Our talented art students on Miles Lane in Bucksport. Get further details on rates, schedules, and programs during your visit or give us a call.  Top of page Bucksport High School  Principal's Report Bucksport Town Report, 1998-1999 Many changes have taken place at the High School this summer! WE have had the gym and the Library roof replaced, new recreation fields, an all-purpose track and new grandstands installed. We would like to thank the entire community for their continued support, with a special thank you to Mr. Roger Raymond and the Town Council, for all their hard work with these projects.  We are also very pleased to announce that we have six new staff members this year. The new staff includes Lorraine Dube, mathematics, Mike Cowing, mathematics, Caryn Vita, special education, Joel Pelletier, industrial arts, Norma Dorr and Mary Lou Hurd, educational technicians.  Recently, construction has started on our 8,000 sq. ft. Science and Technology addition that will be one of the top facilities in the State, when completed, enhancing our overall programming.  Our scores for the Senior class on the M.E.A.s have not been received as of this writing, but some of the academic highlights have several of our students doing extremely well on their S.A.T.s this year. Congratulations to Moira Reilly, Sarah Thompson, Abe Grindle, Shawn Purcell, Patrick Lalonde and Nate Ames for scores at or above 1300. A special congratulation goes to Sarah Thompson for recently being selected as a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. Our graduating Class of 1999 and over percent of the class went on to further their education.  We will continue to focus on security issues to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We have all student and staff cars registered, all doors except the main entrance have been locked and backpacks are no longer being carried from class to class.  We continue to maintain an "open door" policy and welcome visitors to the high school. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our school, please stop by and let us know.  Respectfully submitted, Thomas Comiciotto, Principal Bucksport High School  P.O. Box 400  Bucksport, ME 04416  (207) 469-6650  Top of page Bucksport High School - School Profile The School: The Bucksport School Department operates a comprehensive four-year school, serving the communities of Bucksport, Verona, Prospect, Orland, Castine, Penobscot, Stockton Springs, Orrington, and Dedham. Bucksport High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the State of Maine.   Enrollment 1997-98...............................452 Size of Faculty........................................36 Senior Class Size...................................101   Class Schedule: The schedule consists of a combination of semester courses and full year courses. Semester courses meet for 80 minutes per day and full year courses meet for 40 minutes per day. All course are worth one credit. Graduation Requirements: Students must accumulate a total of 20 credits (grade 9-12) to qualify for a diploma. Minimum requirements for graduation are: English.................................4credits. Social Studies......................2 credits. Science.................................2 credits. Math.....................................3 credits. Fine Arts..............................1 credit. Phys. Ed...............................1 credit Health...................................1 credit. Electives...............................6 credits. Computer proficiency Completion of English Portfolio requirements. Class of 1997 Total Students: 83 4 year college..............................35% 1 year college..............................12% 2 year college..............................19% Military..........................................8% Employed.....................................13% Undecided...................................12%   Course Levels and Weights: Bucksport High School’s academic program uses a system where grades for Honors and Advanced Placement class are weighted. (See explanation below). Over 100 courses are offered. These courses include a basic core of requirements together with opportunities for electives. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, U.S. History, Calculus, and Physics together with eight other courses designated as Honors level in English, Social Studies, Math and Art. For all science classes, the lab component is included within the actual class time. Placement into instructional levels is determined by the high school staff, by test results, by teacher recommendation and through conferences with parents. Grading System: Report cards are issued quarterly. Marks are recorded numerically which indicate the scholastic achievement of the student. The interpretation of these numbers is as follows: A= 100-93 B= 92-85 C= 84-76 D= 75-70 S= Satisfactory/ Passing M= Medical U= Unsatisfactory/ Failing I= Incomplete W= Withdrawn Grades for Honors and Advanced Placement courses are weighted by a factor of 1.09, which raises them by approximately one letter grade. The weighted grades are used when calculating cumulative grade point average, class rank, and honor roll. The original, unweighted grades for these courses appear on the report card and transcript. All citizens are encouraged to become involved in both youth and adult education in Bucksport. Regular School Board Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. In addition. other meetings encompassing such issues as school finance, program budgets, School construction, capital improvement, curriculum, negotiations and long-range planning are scheduled during the year. We encourage and need citizen involvement. Call 469-7311 for more information about these groups. PSAT/NMSQT Class of 1998 Bucksport High School.............Verbal 43.3 Math: 45.9 National Average.....................Verbal 48.7 Math: 48.9   Scholastic Aptitude Test (Mean Scores):   Class of 1994............................Verbal 467 Math: 476 Class of 1995............................Verbal 478 Math 480 Class of 1996............................Verbal 473 Math 482 Class of 1997............................Verbal 454 Math 455  Colleges Attended by the Class of 1997: New England School of Communications- University of Maine- United Technology Center- Thomas College- University of Maine at Farmington- Maine State Academy of Hair Design- Eastern Maine Technical College- Pierre’s School of Beauty- University College- Maine Maritime Academy- Beal College- Bryant College- Lincoln Welding School- University of Southern Maine- Brandeis University- University of Maine- Machias- Niagara County Community College- Bridgeton Academy- University of New England- Springfield College- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute- Hawaii Pacific University- Colby College, Colby-Dartmouth Program- Husson College. Extracurricular Sports/ Activities:   Art Club Baseball Environmental Club Basketball (Boys & Girls) Future Business Leaders Cross County (Boys & Girls) Math Team Cheerleading (fall, winter, comp.) Mock Trial Football Musical/ Jazz Band Golf National Honor Society Indoor Track (Boys & Girls) FHA Soccer (Boys & Girls) Outing Club Softball Prom Committee Track (Boys & Girls) Peer Mediation Wrestling SADD School Friends Student Council Teen Theater Yearbook Youth For Justice Student/School Accomplishments: ACDA Eastern Division High School Honors Chorus All-State Band & All-State Chorus Bangor Daily News Maine Student Art Program (1rst place) Century III Leadership State Winner Exchange Students Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Math Team (state math meet/American Regional math meet) National Honor Society Scholarship National Language Arts Olympiad Regional Business Contest Seatbelt Challenge State Jazz Festival- District VI State Math Team Winner Writing Competition (Breadloaf & Haystack)   PVC/LTC: Baseball Football Boys ' Outdoor Track Cheering Girls' Softball Girls' Outdoor Track Girls' Soccer Golf Girls' Cross-Country Wrestling Basketball Frosh Boys' & Girls' Eastern Maine Regional Champs: Boys' Basketball Baseball (Runner-up) Golf Girls' Softball Indoor Track Wrestling  State Champion: Boys' Basketball Girls' Softball Cheering Golf Football Wrestling (Runner-up) Indoor Track Outdoor Track (Runner-up) Top of page   Revised: Cassandra Caton, 07/2000