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Barnstable committee adopts expanded program of studies, adds Portuguese biliteracy track and AP business course
Summary
The Barnstable School Committee on Jan. 7 approved the 2026–27 Barnstable High School program of studies, adding semesterized courses, a Portuguese seal of biliteracy pathway, AP Business and Personal Finance, STEM internships and a JROTC capstone, while removing several low-enrollment courses and embedding health curricula in co-taught classes.
The Barnstable School Committee unanimously approved the 2026–27 Barnstable High School program of studies on Jan. 7 after a detailed presentation by Principal Jason Kaneta.
Kaneta told the committee the document "outlines program offerings for students entering grades 8 through 12" and now lists more than 130 courses, up from about 105 last year. Significant additions include AP Business and Personal Finance, a Portuguese pathway designed to support the state Seal of Biliteracy, a new coast guard JROTC maritime capstone (MS‑4) and project-based internships in engineering…
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