TAKING COURSES OUTSIDE OF HINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
GENERAL INFO
Students may elect to take classes outside of Hingham High School for enrichment, in cases of scheduling conflicts, or to re-take a course they have failed. All courses taken outside of Hingham High School must be approved in advance by the principal. This includes, but is not limited to, summer school or online classes.
For enrichment and/or remedial courses taken at the college level, the number of credits and the level of the course will be determined by the principal. Courses that are not being taken for the purpose of making up a failing grade will not be included in a student's GPA. Under certain circumstances, and with prior approval by the principal, credits toward graduation may be earned at other approved institutions. For a student who has failed a course, no more than fifteen credits may be earned from an approved summer school program during a student's high school career.
HARVARD EXTENSION SCHOOL
51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-3722
24-hour catalogue request line: 617-496-5000
Lowell Scholarship Information: 617-495-3192
Through the Lowell Scholarship Program at the Harvard Extension School, students can explore subjects not available at the high school level and become better prepared for college. This school offers:
Fall classes begin in mid-September. For a preview of courses visit www.extension.harvard.edu.
Students may elect to take classes outside of Hingham High School for enrichment, in cases of scheduling conflicts, or to re-take a course they have failed. All courses taken outside of Hingham High School must be approved in advance by the principal. This includes, but is not limited to, summer school or online classes.
For enrichment and/or remedial courses taken at the college level, the number of credits and the level of the course will be determined by the principal. Courses that are not being taken for the purpose of making up a failing grade will not be included in a student's GPA. Under certain circumstances, and with prior approval by the principal, credits toward graduation may be earned at other approved institutions. For a student who has failed a course, no more than fifteen credits may be earned from an approved summer school program during a student's high school career.
HARVARD EXTENSION SCHOOL
51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-3722
24-hour catalogue request line: 617-496-5000
Lowell Scholarship Information: 617-495-3192
Through the Lowell Scholarship Program at the Harvard Extension School, students can explore subjects not available at the high school level and become better prepared for college. This school offers:
- courses at a reduced tuition of at least 50%
- a distinguished faculty
- courses that meet one evening each week
- a convenient location near public transportation
Fall classes begin in mid-September. For a preview of courses visit www.extension.harvard.edu.
