January 2009

Dear Parents and Students:

One of the things we are most proud of here at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is our student driven schedule. Unlike other schools where students are plugged into existing requirements we let our young people choose their electives and their direction throughout their four years here. We would like students to take chances, to experiment, in order to get the most rounded education possible. We have an extensive group of electives throughout our major core curriculum departments, as well as a preeminent music and arts program from which to choose from in order to accomplish this goal. We ask parents and students to take advantage of all of these wonderful offerings and in doing so choose carefully.

It is important for parents to take an active role in helping their child choose their course, but it is also important to allow your child the opportunity to explore that which interests them the most. Pre-planning is vital in order to avoid having to switch once a marking period is under way. Switching out, for other then a level change, may cause undue disruption to the education process. So, work with your child on their future goals, ask for the assistance of guidance counselors, and choose the path that best suits your needs.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of our course offerings please feel free to contact the Department Chair, your child’s Guidance Counselor or their Assistant Principal to help you in this all important process.

Sincerely,

Stephen Nixon

Principal