Hopkinton High School

DISTRICT PROFILE The Tacoma Public School District is the third largest district in the state of Washington. Tacoma’s high schools’ strong academic curricula include the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma and 6 foreign language options and are supplemented by interesting extracurricular and sports programs. FACILITIES All of Tacoma’s frequently upgraded high schools have their own athletic facilities and various academic buildings. SPORTS AND ARTS All schools offer a wide variety of sports, clubs, and arts courses. Tacoma District’s Wilson High School has a particularly successful and comprehensive athletic program. Stadium High School has the most comprehensive art department in the district. Unique opportunities include the nationally recognized glassblowing program. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Tacoma, Washington is a mid-sized port city located on the Puget Sound, only an hour south of Seattle. With many cultural, entertainment, dining, sports and recreation options for international students to enjoy, Tacoma is the perfect blend of natural surroundings and urban living. Visit School Site: <a href="www.tacoma.k12.wa.us">Tacoma Public School District</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.cityoftacoma.org">Tacoma, Washington</a>

School and Academics The award winning Nauset Regional High School is located in the New England region of the United States. The school has been recognized as a Massachusetts Compass School, a Massachusetts Vanguard School of Excellence and a National Blue Ribbon High School. Faculty and staff are extremely proud of its National Merit Finalists and Advanced Placement Students of the Year. Nauset Regional High School is a leader in providing local and international students the highest quality of education. Facilities Nauset Regional High School is one of the only high schools located within a National Park; the unique campus has nine buildings that surround an open courtyard. Recent renovations have included state of the art artificial turf field, new cardio and free weight equipment in the fitness center, and new post tension tennis courts. Sports and Arts Students are encouraged to participate in unique activities like the sailing team and oth- er open water activities due to the location on Cape Cod. Students on the football team are coached by a former NFL coach. Architecture, guitar building, jewelry making are a few of the highlights of the arts program. Community Information North Eastham is situated in the center of Cape Cod National Park, just 1/3 mile from the ocean and two hours from the City of Boston. Cape Cod is considered one of the most naturally beautiful areas in the country offering residents and visitors’ pristine beaches. Awards and Accomplishments A Silver Medal Recipient and rankled 27th overall in the state of Massachusetts by USNews.com.

SCHOOL PROFILE Located less than half an hour from Boston, Arlington High School offers a rigorous academic curriculum including an internship program and more than 15 AP courses. Boston’s public transit system stops by the high school allowing easy access into the city. The school’s outstanding STEM program has a unique video game and web development program. FACILITIES Campus facilities include various outdoor sports fields, a media center, and a historical Colonial-style building in the center of campus. Students have the opportunity to participate in the school’s news station at the local access television studios located across the street from the high school. SPORTS AND ARTS Arlington High School’s 30 boys and girls teams consistently win state championships in sports such as ice hockey, lacrosse, cross country, and soccer. Unique arts opportunities at Arlington include songwriting and film scoring as well as a student-run school newspaper a student-produced public news station. The theater program also puts on at least two large productions each year. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Arlington High School has been awarded multiple Gold Medals by U.S. News and World Report. The publication also ranks the school as the 9th best public school in the state. Arlington High School was also awarded the Massachusetts Green Ribbon School District, an award for Environmentally Aware and Civic Minded Schools. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Arlington is a suburban town just minutes from downtown Boston. The historical town offers year-round cultural activities such as museums and festivals. Arlington is located half an hour from the beach town of Revere, MA and about an hour from various New England ski resorts. Visit School Site: <a href="www.arlington.k12.ma.us">Arlington Public High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.town.arlington.ma.us">Arlington, Massachusetts</a>