Chelmsford High School

School Profile

Chelmsford High School cultivates inspired, creative, and well-rounded lifelong learners who possess the integrity and self-direction necessary to be contributing community members. With an active alumni association and local support programs, the students, faculty, and parents take a great deal of pride in this school and school community, and often engage in activities and events to support the citizens of this town. Since Chelmsford High School is a large school divided into three houses, CHS takes pride in providing a small school environment that supports the success of the individual while providing all of the opportunities and diverse offerings of a large school. In addition to being named to the College Board’s AP Honor Roll for the past three consecutive years, Chelmsford High School routinely receives accolades for its many athletic teams, and fine and performing arts programs. CHS has five school wide expectations for learning including communicating across multiple platforms, utilizing real-world digital tools, demonstrating innovation, problem-solving both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrating personal and social responsibility.

Offering strong academic, athletic and arts programs. Welcome to the Chelmsford High School!

State of the Art Facilities

» Performing Arts Center - recently built in 2007

» Science and Technology/Engineering wing renovated in 2007

» Learning Commons (Library) renovated in 2008

» Gymnasium/Locker Room/Training Room Renovation 2012-2013

Community Information

Chelmsford is located south of the New Hampshire border, 25 miles northwest of Boston and lies in the Merrimack River Valley. The land area is 22.5 square miles. The town is 357 years old. Chelmsford is primarily residential, serving many professionals from technological industries, college and public teaching ranks, medical and legal fields as well as tradespeople.

Location

45 min northeast of Boston. Area population 33,000. Town website: www.townofchelmsford.us.

Dates

Estimated Start Date: Early September

Estimated End Date: Late June

Number of High Schools in the District

1

Foreign Languages:

French
Latin
Spanish
 

Arts:

Introduction to Acting, Advanced Acting, Appreciating the Arts, Artist’s Eye, Art Portfolio 1, AP Art Portfolio, Band, Honors Band, Computer Graphics, Advanced Computer Graphics, Concert Choir, Guitar 1 and Advanced Guitar, Introduction to Digital Photography, Introduction to Music Technology, Jazz Studies, Music Appreciation, Music Theory 1 and AP Music Theory, Musical Theatre: The Triple Threat, Orchestra and Orchestra Honors, Studio Art 1, 2, and 3.

AP Courses:

Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Physics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art
Studio Art: Drawing
U.S. Government and Politics
U.S. History
World History

Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swim and Dive
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

American Sign Language
Art
Badminton
Best Buddies
Calculus
Choir
Chorus
Concert Band
Dance
DECA
Drama
French National Honor Society
Future Teachers
International
Jazz Band
Journalism
Key
Knitting
Latinos Unidos
Math
Mock Trial
Mu Alpha Theta
Musical Production
National Honor Society
Olympics
Orchestra
Peer Tutoring
Ping Pong
Recycling
Robotics
Science
Ski
Speech & Debate
Student Council
Tech Crew
Ultimate Frisbee
Video Game
Yearbook

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Bentley University, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Case Western Reserve University, Cornell University, Duke University, Emerson college, Fordham University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Northeastern University, Rhode Island School of Design, Rochester Institute of Technology, Smith College, Syracuse University, The George Washington University, Tufts University, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts, University of Vermont, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Famous Alumni:

» Silas Baker, Jr. ('52) - NASA Chief Launch Officer Atlas Missile Program

» Charles Scoggins, Jr. ('66) - Journalist, Past President of National Baseball Writers Association

» Gerald Callahan, Jr. ('79) - Journalist, WEEI Sports Talk Show Host

» Phillippe Bourque ('80) - 3 Time Stanley Cup Champion with Pittsburgh Penguins

» Mark Maybury ('82) - Chief Scientist, United States Air Force

» Salvatore Lupoli ('84) - Owner/Founder Sal's Pizza (national chain)

» Lance Wilder ('86) - Chief Illustrator of The Simpsons

» Kristin Wilson ('87) - Professional Actor, Hollywood, CA

Closest International and Local Airports:

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)