Academics

image of scrabble tiles spelling out study

Academic Supports, Strategies, and Skills

In addition to these strategies and resources, you can also connect with your School Counselor to discuss academics and to brainstorm helpful ideas!

HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY USING 6 ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES! Great YouTube video!!!

GHS Extra Help
Teachers are regularly available during Extended Block or after school to provide additional support for students who need help in classes. Students should arrange extra-help sessions ahead of time with their teachers and be prepared with specific things they would like to work on.

GHS National Honor Society (NHS) Tutoring
Students may sign up for free peer-to-peer tutoring by members of the National Honor Society. To request a tutor, meet with your school counselor.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES
The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. We’re working to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life.

KHAN ACADEMY
Free online academic tutorial videos on a variety of subjects, including SAT prep.

Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens

THE LEARNER LAB: "Train Ugly: Tools for Better Practice" and "The Science of Learning"

Pathways of Recognition

Grafton High School is offering students an opportunity to design their course pathway concentrations. This is a great way to showcase your 4 years here and help your transcript tell your story.

Pathway of Recognition Presentation

The Counseling Department has created a “Pathways of Recognition Tracker” Google Sheet to help you to track your progress. Below is a link to the form. Clicking the link will allow you to make a copy of the form to be saved to Google drive.

Pathways of Recognition Trackers

Click on the links below for more information about each pathway.

Business Studies Pathway
Community Service Pathway
Creative Arts & Communication Pathway
STEAM Pathway

Students interested in pursuing a pathway recognition should connect with their school counselor or Mrs. Stairs: [email protected]

Early College High School: QCC

GHS is happy to be partnering with Quinsigamond Community College to offer our students the opportunity to take college level/college credit-bearing courses during their high school years. This is a wonderful way to expose students to the rigor of college-level work as well as a fiscally sound approach to earning transferrable college credit.

Please reach out to Sharon Buckley, Director of School Counseling ([email protected]) if you have any questions or for more information.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Grafton High School, a student must meet all credit and course requirements listed HERE in the GHS Program of Studies.

Students will work with their school counselor to create a MyCAP (My Career & Academic Plan), established by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to track and support the growth of each individual student ensuring postsecondary success while incorporating the three MyCAP domains: Personal & Social, Career Development and Education, and Academic College & Career Planning. The MyCAP worksheet can be located HERE as well as the students' Naviance account.

Grafton Public Schools is in the process of adopting a Competency Determination in lieu of the former MCAS Requirements.

Course Selection Process

The scheduling and course selection process is done in partnership and collaboration with the student, teachers, parents and the school counselor, while utilizing the student's MyCAP, in an effort to meet the student's high school and post-secondary goals Regular communication with your counselor is highly recommended and encouraged. Click on the links below to access course selection process resources.

Course Selection Process Presentations:

Course Selection Sheets:

Click HERE for access to Course Selection sheets

What is the difference between course levels (Advanced Placement, Honors, College Preparatory)?

Independent Study Application

School & Community Service Application

Virtual High School Application

**VHS Course Catalog**

Extracurriculars