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Hingham revises program-of-studies language; middle school clarifies homework policy
Summary
The School Committee approved updates to the Hingham Public Schools program of studies that rename course levels to college-prep/honors, remove potentially confusing 'dual enrollment' labels from course titles, and add guidance on middle-school homework, assessment scheduling and grouping for grade 7 social studies.
Hingham — The School Committee voted Monday to approve a revised program of studies for grades 6–12 that changes level names and clarifies expectations for students and families.
The committee approved renaming the district’s level categories to match common practice: courses formerly labeled “upper standard/level 3” will be known as College Prep 1; courses labeled “standard/level 4” will be College Prep 2; advanced courses will be designated Honors and Advanced Placement by name. The committee also approved changes to how dual-enrollment offerings are described: the course description will note availability of college credit rather than…
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