Quincy High School (Massachusetts)

This article is for the school in Massachusetts. For other schools with the same name see Quincy High School.

Quincy High School
Location
Quincy , MA USA
Information
Type	Public
Motto	Respecting Our Differences
Established	1924
Grades	9-12
Campus	Urban
Color(s)	Blue and White
Mascot	Pony
Nickname	Presidents
Website	Quincy High School

Quincy High School (QHS) is a public secondary school located on Coddington Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. It doubles as one of two high schools in the city of Quincy and as the vocational center.

History

Quincy High School was founded in the mid-nineteenth century and moved to its current location in 1924. North Quincy High School was established at a separate location in 1931.

QHS construction was completed in 2010. There are three wings with three floors. The A, B, and C-wing. The C-Wing is known as the Foreign Language wing on the third floor. The D-Wing on the third floor is the 'Freshman Wing". The entire A-Wing is the Math, Science and Technology room. QHS offers freshmans a seminar program called Freshman Seminar which allows freshmans to observe and do activities with a major for the upcoming years. The program is around 2-6 weeks rotating turns with different majors from 'Culinary to Broadcasting to even Auto'. Since the school was opened, over 450 new freshmans arrived at the new school

Academics

Quincy's academic program consists of normal academic classes as well as a vocational program.

Academic classes

Academic classes are offered in standard, honors, advanced, and some AP level. They include:

• English
• Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, and Latin)
• The Heritage Program
• Science
• Social Studies
• Math
• Health
• Physical Education
• The Arts

Career and trade

Career electives are offered in subjects such as:

• Auto Body
• Automotive
• Carpentry
• Communications
• Culinary Arts
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Information Technologies
• Graphic Arts
• Business Tech
• Health and Human Services
• Metals
• Plumbing
• Broadcasting Technology [Channel 22]
• Computer Skills

Athletics

The main building of Quincy High School, with the Vocational Technical Center visible in the background.

Quincy High School's athletic department consists of:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Football
• Softball
• Swimming
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
• Cheerleading.

Quincy is part of the Atlantic Coast League (ACL) but scheduled to change leagues for the 2008-2009 school year.

Its rival school is North Quincy High School, who faces Quincy High in the annual Thanksgiving football game at Veteran's stadium. Despite the aforementioned rivalry, the track, girls' hockey, swimming, and sailing teams are joined with North's.

Clubs and organizations

• Academic Decathlon Team
• Band
• Foreign Language Honor Society
• Peer Education
• Student Council
• Drama Club
• Computer Club
• Concert Choir [1]
• Debate Club
• Literary Magazine
• National Honor Society
• Spanish Club
• United Nations Club
• Yearbook
• Science Honor Society
• Docents Club
• Bilingual Student Council
• Math Club
• Robotics Team
• Video Club
• Spectrum (Gay/Straight Alliance)

Notable alumni

• Lauralee Summer, author of Learning Joy From Dogs Without Collars

• Matthew RamponiAll Scholastic Football & Basketball Star. Currently Playing Semi-Pro soccer for the Quincy Breatheasy's. 2 time defending fantasy football champion. 2009 Nobel Peace Prize semi-finalist (Science) After interning for Dr. Erik Kramer during the summers of 2007-2008

External links

• Official website
• Quincy Public Schools