QPS Student Page
There's lots of great information on this page - all geared toward our students. Click on a topic below or scroll down and read the entire page. Don't miss our Links section with everything from homework help for high school students to rainy-day activities for preschoolers. And our Fun Educational links open up the worlds of museums, brain teasers and learning games, and online history and cultural explorations. If there are other links you would like to see added, please email the link to the web master for evaluation and possible inclusion. High School students: don't miss our Career and Education Page. Regardless of whether you're planning on working right after high school, blending part-time school and work or going full-time to college, this page has loads of information on choosing a career, preparing for college, finding financial aid, preparing for life after high school and more. Even online (FREE) test prep for SATs and ACTs. Check it out!
- Student Handbook
- Research Paper Guide
- Education Links
- Graduation Requirements
- Career and Education Page
- Student Activities
- Student Support
- MCAS for Students
Student Handbook
Read or download a copy of the Students Rights and Responsibilities Guide
Research Paper Guide
We have an excellent online guide that will assist you in all the steps to writing a research paper. Whether it's your first time writing a term paper or you've been writing them for a few years, there are great tips on selecting a topic, researching, organizing your material and writing the paper. Click here to begin!
Education Links and Resources
We have gathered some of the best web sites for students. Visit sites created by teachers and students. Learn new facts or skills. If you want to add a web site, please send an email and we may include your site!
Preschool Links
- First School Preschool Links and Activities
- Gayles Preschool Rainbow
- Magical Childhood
- Paula's Archive of Preschool Activities
- PBS Zoom for Little Kids
- BBC Preschool Pages
- PBS Kids
- Sesame Street
Elementary School Links
- Magic Schoolbus
- Virtual Math
- FunBrain
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
- Weather Whiz Kids
- I Know That
- Discovery School
- Science Buddies - Science Fair Projects
- All Science Fair Projects
- Elementary Math
- Web Projects - San Diego State University
Middle School Links
- Virtual Math
- ThinkQuest Algebra
- ThinkQuest Geometry
- Algebra Online
- Ask Dr. Math
- Web Projects - San Diego State University
- Dinosauria
- Zoom Dinosuars
- VolcanoWorld
- NASAs Visible Earth
High School Links
- Virtual Math
- High School Chemistry Online
- High School Ace
- Chemistry Coach
- SOS Math
- HomeSchool Math
- Mad Scientist
- Help for English Students
- English and British Literature
- Foreign Language Links from Univ. of Wisconsin
- Jim Becker's Foreign Language Links
- Women in Technology
- ArtsLynx
- The ARTchive
- Social Studies Sources
- US History.org
- Music Resources
Homework Help
- PATH Live Homework help and message boards
- BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
- Homework Spot
- InfoPlease Homework Center - includes online almanacs and encyclopedias
- Math.com
- RefDesk Homework Helper
- FactMonster Homework Helper
- Homework Helpers
- Yahooligans
Just for (Educational) Fun!
- PBS Online
- Quiz Hub - online puzzles and brainteasers
- FunBrain
- FunSchool
- PBS Kids
- Interactive Math Puzzles and Brain Teasers
- Smithsonian Mueseums
- Battleship Cove - Fall River
- Museum of Science - Boston
- Kids.com
- ZOOM!
- National Geographic
- Word Puzzles and Vocabulary Builder
- History Channel
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, each student must take a minimum number of courses in the subjects listed below. To be eligible for graduation, students must take sequences in at least 4 major subject areas, or equivalent Technical majors. Sequences are to be selected from Business Technology, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Technical Programs.
Students must pass the following courses :
- English - 4 years
- Foreign Language - 2 years (during their freshman and sophomore years)
- Math - 3 years
- Science - 3 years
- Social Studies - 4 years
Students enrolled in the Center for Technical Education as Chap. 74 students must meet the requirements for English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and must pass their three (3) year occupational sequence. The proper sequence in terms of years and accumulated points must be taken. If you have questions, please contact your child's guidance counselor.
All students entering at the high school level from grade 8 in the Quincy Public Schools’ ESL/EI program will receive a program of studies which includes ESL/EI courses, ESL content area courses and other courses. They will receive a diploma after completion of the local graduation requirements and successfully passing the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.) The Program of Studies is available in the guidance offices at Quincy High School and North Quincy High School. The booklet outlines which courses must be successfully completed to qualify for a diploma. All records and transcripts from previous schools will be reviewed as part of the graduation and placement process. Age is a factor in determining admission and placement.
Along with the academic requirements, students must pass the State MCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics tests. We have a whole section of MCAS information just for students.