North Quincy High School

316 Hancock Street | Quincy | Massachusetts | 02171 | 617-984-8745 | Earl Metzler

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Questions

What is the name of the school’s sports teams?

The Red Raiders

What is the Name of the School Mascot?

Mr. Yakoo, in honor of the generous school benefactor Dr. Alan Yacubian

What are the school hours?

Homeroom begins at 7:45 AM, First period begins at 7:55 AM, school is dismissed at 2:30PM.

What are the attendance office/ Main Office phone numbers?

Attendance: 617-984-8746 or617-984-8979

Main Office: 617-984-8745

Who are the Deans of Students?

Class of 2007

Bill Shaughnessy 617-984-8976

 

Class of 2008

Susan Nash 617-984-8977

 

Class of 2009

Dan Coughlin, 617-984-8916

 

Class of 2010

Peter Chrisom Jr. 617-984-6634

 

When is Graduation? 

June 3, 2008

When are the school vacations?

Click here for a calendar.

What are the contact numbers at the school?

Earl Metzler, Principal 617-984-8744

Pamela Mateu, Assistant Principal 617-984-8975

Helena Skinner, Guidance Dept.Head 617-984-8985

Bill Mulcahy, Special Ed. Dept.Head 617-984-8698

Virginia Fidalgo, Career and Technology Dept. Head 617-984-8749

Robert Shaw, English Dept. Head 617-984-8991

Kathleen Swanson, Foreign Language Dept.Head 617-984-8992

Judi Holliday, Math Dept. Head 617-984-8993

Mary Young, Science Dept. Head 617-984-8996

Ernie Gizzarelli, Social Studies Dept. Head 617-984-8995

Mary Jane Callahan, School Nurse 617-984-8972

Ken Greene, J.R.O.T.C. 671-984-8971

Do you serve breakfast?

Breakfast is available every morning immediately before school starts at all schools in Quincy. Breakfast consists of a selection of cereals, muffins, bagels, peanut butter, cream cheese, fresh fruit, fruit juice and milk.

What does breakfast cost?

The cost for breakfast is $1.00 at the high schools. At the secondary level breakfast ala carte items are also available for purchase.  Students who are eligible for Free or Reduced price lunches are automatically eligible for free or reduced price breakfast. The cost for a reduced price breakfast is 25 cents. Click here more information on eligibility requirements for free and reduced lunch.

How much does lunch cost?

Secondary full-price student lunch is $1.75.   The cost for a reduced price lunch is 40 cents.  Milk is served with all lunches.  The cost of purchasing milk only is 30 cents and milk choices include 2%, 1%, and 1% chocolate.   Some lunches also include fruit juices in addition to the milk.

Where can I view a lunch menu?

Check out the calendar page and click on the school level (elementary, secondary) to view current menus.

Guidance

The Guidance Department at North Quincy High School provides support services which demonstrate a commitment to developmental guidance for all students. These services reflect the North Quincy High School Mission Statement of preparing “the young people entrusted to us to become informed, responsible, and productive citizens.” Counselors guide students to effectively set goals and to develop broad-based educational and career plans that reflect interests, academic abilities, and aptitudes.

Telephone #: 617-984-8747

Fax #: 617-984-8871

CEEB #: 221660

 

Staff

Virginia Cushman, Counselor            617-984-8983

Susan DeCoste, Counselor               617-984-8988

Rick DeCristofaro Jr., Counselor       617-984-8981

Peggy Farren, School Psychologist   617-984-8982

Lauren Gallo, New Start Coordinator  617-984-8987

Rebecca Nutley, Counselor               617-376-1235

Shaue Fung Peng, Counselor            617-984-8984

John Perkins, Counsleor                    617-984-8986

Helena Skinner, Guidance Director   617-984-8985

 

Guidance Services

  • Bi monthly newsletters (available in print and on line)
  • Educational planning
  • Academic Support/Monitoring
  • Post-graduate planning
  • Assessment/Testing
  • Career Exploration and Evaluation
  • Group Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Parent information and resources
  • Referrals

Naviance Family Connection - is a web based career and college program used to manage academic and post secondary advising, enhance communication with students and families and for analyzing data. Family Connection simplifies the process of providing up-to-date information for the guidance staff to use with students during the career and college planning process. Click here to enter Naviance's Family Connection.

The 2008-09 NQHS Program of Studies and Course Description Book is available

in the guidance office or you may click here to view/print a copy.

 

You may also download a copy of the course selection sheets by grade in the boxes below.

 

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

 

 

Links

PowerPoint presentations

 

Bi-monthly newsletter

 

Career planning

College Planning and preparation

Financial Aid Resources

·        FAFSA

·        Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority

·        CSS Profile

·        Federal Student Aid

 

Miscellaneous links