Academics

At Mashpee Middle-High School, we take pride in offering a dynamic and inclusive academis experience tht prepares students for succes i colleg, career, and life.

What sets Mashpee apart academically is our unique ability to blend rigorous coursework with meaningful, real-world pathways—while supporting every student’s individual journey. As a strong academic school, we also proudly offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including our new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pathway and our award-winning Robotics Program. Students have access to a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual enrollment opportunities, allowing them to earn college credit while still in high school.

Our arts and music programs are vibrant and well-supported, encouraging creativity, expression, and confidence. Many of our students are first-generation college-goers, while others proudly go on to serve in the military, join the trades, or pursue degrees at colleges across the country—including acceptance to Ivy League institutions.

No matter their path, we ensure that every student is seen, supported, and prepared—guided by our Portrait of a Graduate, which emphasizes resilience, compassion, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

At Mashpee, there is room for everyone—and we take pride in helping each student shape their own future.

Graduation Requirements

Credit requirements [24 Credits]    

English                       4 credits       Math                          4 credits Science                      3 credits     Social Studies          3 credits           *Foreign Language   2 credit   Unified Arts              2 credit  Electives                    3.5 credits       Physical Ed.             1 credit       Health                        .5 credit Senior Sem./STC    1 credit * 2 years of the same language

                                                                                                      

COURSE LEVELS

Advanced Placement Courses [AP]

Through dual enrollment opportunities and a broad selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Mashpee High School offers students many ways to challenge themselves academically and earn college credit while still in high school. AP course offerings may vary from year to year based on student interest and enrollment, ensuring that our academic programming remains responsive to the needs and goals of our learners.  Please see our Program of Studies for the most up-to-date course offerings.

Honors Courses [H]

In order for students to be eligible to take honors courses they must obtain a 90 or better in the previous college prep course for that subject.  Students need to maintain at least an 80 average in the previous specific honors course in order to be considered for the next level honors course. 

College Prep [CP]

Open to all students who demonstrate the ability to complete work designed to prepare a student for entrance into a two or four year college program.  The MM/HS curriculum revision committee determined that in every subject area there is a set of power standards from the MA curriculum frameworks that all students are expected to mater. 

Grading Scale:

A+ = 97 - 100          A = 93 - 96                A- = 90 - 92         

B+ = 87 - 89            B = 83 - 86                 B- = 80 - 82     

C+ = 77 - 79            C = 73 - 76                 C- = 70 - 72        

D+ = 67 - 69   D = 63 - 66     D- = 60 - 62  

I = Incomplete          WP = withdrew passing    WF = withdrew failing

GPA and Class Rank:

The grades reported on the transcript are unweighted, based on a straight percentile. However, class rank and GPA are based on a weighted average. This weighted average is determined by the actual grade in the course plus points for levels of difficulty as noted:               

 A.P. / +9 points            Honors / +6 points            College Prep / +3 points