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Swampscott program of studies would reinstate honors track, add marine science and arts electives
Summary
At the March 12 School Committee meeting, staff presented a proposed Program of Studies that would bring back an honors level alongside AP courses, add electives including marine science and street poetry, and change the history/course sequencing. Counselors will share details with families starting March 16.
At the Swampscott School Committee’s meeting on March 12 at Swampscott High School, staff outlined a proposed 2026–27 Program of Studies that would reintroduce an honors designation alongside Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and add several new electives.
Mrs. Otto, who presented the program, said the district will “offer an honors level” in junior and senior-year courses “instead of having additional sections of ACP,” explaining the change is intended to give students more support and options between ACP and AP pathways. The plan would not change staffing levels but would add an honors track in courses such as English and some math sequences.
The presentation described course-sequence changes: U.S. history is now taught in grade…
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