School Profile
75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645
Phone: 508-430-7200
Fax: 508-430-7903
www.monomoy.edu
CEEB Code: 220965
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Robin Millen
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Strategic Alignment
Michael MacMillan
Director of Student Services
Melissa Maguire
Principal
Jennifer Police
Assistant Principals
David Alexander: Grades 10-12
Annmarie Rita: Grades 8-9
Athletic Director
Karen Guillemette
School Counselors
Lindsay Ginnetty
Caitlyn Hall
Jonathan Bennett
Audrey Brewer
Special Education Team Chair
Jacqueline Corrigan
Career Education Coordinator
Cheri Armstrong
Enrollment
Total Enrollment: 685
Teaching Faculty: 76
English Language Learners: 4.3%
Students with Disabilities: 15.1%
Low-Income Students: 34.9%
Mission Statement
MRSD is a community of learners of all ages focused on building knowledge, positive character, and resiliency in a safe, supportive, creative, and challenging environment.
Vision Statement
Monomoy is committed to being an exemplary school district, where all of our students become creative and critical thinkers, communicators and leaders, independent and confident learners, and engaged citizens.
The Community
Harwich and Chatham are located on the southern coastline of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Monomoy district consists of two elementary schools grades K-4, one middle school grades 5-7, and one high school grades 8-12. The economy is primarily supported by tourism and related industries. The combined towns’ population is approximately 20,000; the seasonal population swells to over 60,000 in the summer months. Family incomes vary widely within the district.
The School
Monomoy Regional High School opened in September 2014 following the merger of the Chatham and Harwich districts. MRHS is a comprehensive high school with approximately 685 students in grades 8-12 from Harwich and Chatham. Approximately 19% of students at the high school are enrolled from neighboring towns via school choice. MRHS is accredited by NEASC.
Schedule
Students are scheduled for 7 courses per semester in a 7-day rotation. All core courses run full- year with the exception of dual enrollment. Full-year courses earn 4 credits; semester courses earn 2 credits. A selection of quarterly courses earn 1 credit. All students participate in Jawsome Hour: a student-driven hour built in to each school day for lunch, academic enrichment and support, and various extracurricular offerings.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes a comprehensive span of subjects and levels to meet variety of student needs and interests. Courses are offered at College Prep, Honors, and AP levels. Elective courses are typically weighted at CP level, with some exceptions noted as honors on transcripts. Students who take World Language in Grade 8 are allotted high school credit for that course.
Graduation Requirements
Graduates in the Class of 2027 must earn a total of 96 credits distributed throughout the following minimum category requirements. Students must meet MassCORE standards as determined by the state of Massachusetts as well as Competency Determination standards determined at local level.
- English Language Arts 16 credits
- Mathematics 16 credits
- Social Studies 12 credits
- Science/Tech/Engineering 12 credits
- World Language 8 credits
- Visual/Performing Arts 4 credits
- Wellness (Health & PE) 8 credits
- Additional core course 4 credits
Advanced Coursework
English: English 9 Honors, English 10 Honors, American Literature Honors, English 12 Honors, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition
Social Studies: World History & Geography Honors, US History I Honors, US History II Honors, AP US History, AP Psychology, AP Government, AP European History, AP Seminar, AP Research (newly offered 2025-2026)
Mathematics: Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Algebra II/Pre-Calculus Honors, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics
Science/Technology/Engineering: Introductory Physics Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry (newly offered 2026-2027), AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Physics I, AP Cybersecurity, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A
World Language: All languages levels 3, 4, and 5 are awarded honors. AP languages not offered.
Visual & Performing Arts: AP Studio Art 2D/3D; students may apply for honors credit upon successful completion of course and through submission of portfolio for formal faculty review.
Portrait of a Graduate
Monomoy’s Portrait of a Graduate is a collection of skills, attributes, and characteristics that we are committed to developing in each of our students. This was developed in collaboration between school, families, and community in the 2022-2023 school year. The four main tenets are Creative & Critical Thinker, Communicator & Leader, Engaged Citizen,
and Independent & Confident Learner.
GPA & Class Rank
Rank is computed at the end of the sixth semester. All subjects are included in the ranking calculation. Courses are weighted for the purpose of calculating rank and GPA. AP a courses receive the highest weight of 1.2 followed by honors at 1.1, and all other courses at standard weight.
Class of 2027 GPA: Top 10% 4.58-4.9 ; Top 25% 4.27-4.9
Marking System
Grades are awarded on a numerical basis: 90-100 (A), 80-89 (B), 70-79 (C), 60-69 (D), below 60 (not passing). High honors is qualified as a grade of 90 or higher in all subjects. Honors is qualified as a grade of 80 or higher in all subjects.
Dual Enrollment
Students aged 16 and older may enroll as Dual Enrollment students at Cape Cod Community College part-time or full-time. Students earn both high school and college credit for this coursework. Students/families are responsible for all costs.
Virtual Learning
As a member institution of Edgenuity, Monomoy Regional High School students can avail themselves to numerous courses in the arts, sciences, technology, and humanities. Honors and AP courses are offered by Edgenuity, some at a cost to students. Students may also be approved for VHS Learning courses on a case-by-case basis for courses not offered at MRHS.
Class of 2026 SAT Scores
# of Students Tested: 77 % of Class Tested: 55%
| Section | Middle 50% | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| ERW | 500-620 | 558 |
| Math | 470-570 | 530 |
| Total | 970-1210 | 1088 |
Postsecondary Outcomes by Class
| Pathway | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year College | 58.3% | 72.8% | 73% |
| 2 Year College | 22.3% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| Military | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Trade/Technical | 4.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Workforce | 12.2% | 10.2% |
10.1% |
We have seen increased matriculation to 2-year programs in recent years, in large part due to all Massachusetts community college programs becoming free for students without a degree.
Extracurricular Opportunities
MRHS is proud to offer 50+ special interest clubs, activities, and service organizations. Students are encouraged to create new clubs based on student interest. Most clubs are open to all students and offer leadership positions. Offerings include, but are not limited to:
| Animal Welfare | ASL Club | Best Buddies |
| Books & Banter | Dart Club | Diversity Club |
| Finance Club | Fishing Club | French Club |
| Games Club | GSA | Hiking Club |
| Hope Squad | Interact | Key Club |
| Mock Trial | Newspaper | Peer LEadership |
| Peer Mediation | Peer Tutoring | Political Action Club |
| Robotics Team | Sandscript | Spanish Club |
| Spirit Club | STEMinist | Student Council |
| TV Production | Y Acievers | Yearbook |
| Young Women's | Young Men's | ... and many more! |
Application and eligibility-based honors society programs at MRHS include National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, and National Chinese Honor Society.
Athletic Opportunities
Past recipient of the MIAA Sportsmanship Award; historically in the top 10 of winningest programs for Division 4 programs in Massachusetts. Varsity and Junior Varsity athletic teams include:
| Baseball | Basketball | Cheerleading |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | Football |
| Ice Hockey | Golf | Indoor Track |
| Sailing | Soccer | Softball |
| Tennis | Track & Field | Unified Basketball |
| Unified Track | Volleyball |
|
Visual & Performing Arts Highlights
- 3 theater productions produced each year: drama, musical, Shakespeare. Students participate in all aspects, including set production, lighting/sound, and pit band.
- Jazz Band earned Gold in the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education state competition in spring 2026.
- MRHS TV students produce daily announcements show, complete independent documentaries, and coordinate media for school events: youtube.com/@monomoywrms
Travel, Exchange & Service
Numerous domestic and international travel programs facilitated by MRHS faculty run each year. Destinations from the past 4 years include Italy, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Greece, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Canada, Washington DC, and the Balkans.
Equitable Access
- All students are provided 1:1 laptops for high school
- On-site PSAT offered to all students in grades 10 and 11
- Free breakfast and lunch provided to all students
- Student organizations hold meetings during our Jawsome Hour, ensuring students have access to clubs regardless of before/after school commitments or transportation issues
AP Learning
MRHS offers 20 AP courses. MRHS has been recognized by the College Board since 2022-2023 on both the AP School Honor Roll and in earning the AP Access Award. Both recognitions reflect a commitment to expanding access and enrollment for a broad range of students, as well as equitable access to AP.
MRHS is proud to offer the AP Capstone Diploma program: a 2-year interdisciplinary program developed by College Board. The program develops essential college-level skills in research, analysis, evidence-based argumentation, collaboration, writing, and presentation. AP Seminar introduced 2024-2025; AP Research introduced 2025-2026. Students qualify for a Capstone Diploma by scoring 3 or higher on both AP Seminar and AP Research exams, as well as 3 or higher on 4 additional AP exams.
2026 AP Exam Outcomes
# of Students 218
# of Exams 496
# of Subjects 19
Scores of 3+ 78%
Experiential Learning
MRHS students have a number of experiential learning opportunities where they can earn credit and gain real-world experience to prepare for college and careers. Courses include Community Internship, where students work with a mentor in a local business, non-profit, or municipal office; Educational Internship, where students are placed as classroom assistants in schools throughout the district; and SHORE Internship, where students assist in special education programs. Notably, many students participate in internships at Cape Cod Hospital and local police/fire departments, which may require 3 consecutive blocks in their schedule to participate.
65% of students in the Class of 2027 are enrolled in an internship or work-based learning experience during their senior year.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
MRHS implemented PLTW in the 2020-2021 school year with programs in PLTW Gateway, PLTW Engineering, and PLTW Computer Science. Current offerings include: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Science Essentials, Intro to Engineering Design, and Principles of Engineering. All PLTW courses are weighted at honors level.
National Language Exams
All students enrolled in Latin courses are eligible to take the National Latin Exam at Monomoy. Students who score above average are recognized with bronze, silver, and gold medals.
All students enrolled in Mandarin courses are eligible to take the Gaokao National College Exam at Monomoy.
Recent College Acceptances
| American University | Assumption University |
| Auburn University | Bentley University |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston College |
| Boston Unviversity | Bowdoin College |
| Bridgewater State University | Brown University |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bucknell University |
| Catholic University | Chapman University |
| Clemson University | College of the Holy Cross |
| Colby-Sawyer College | Columbia University |
| Connecticut College | Cornell University |
| Curry University | Drew University |
| Duke University | Elon College |
| Emerson College | Endicott College |
| Fairfield University | Fitchburg State University |
| Florida Tech University | Fordham University |
| Framingham State University | George Mason University |
| George Washington University | Gordon College |
| Harvard University | Hobart & William Smith Colleges |
| Hofstra University | Howard University |
| Ithaca College | James Madison University |
| Kansas University | Maine College of Art |
| Manhattan College | Marist College |
| Marymount Manhattan College | Mary Washington University |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Middlebury College |
| Moravian University | New England College |
| New York University | Northeastern University |
| Northwestern University | North Carolina State University |
| Pennsylvania State University | Plymouth State University |
| Providence College | Regis College |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Roger Williams University |
| St. Anselm College | St. Joseph College |
| St. Michael's College | Salve Regina University |
| Springfield College | Smith College |
| Stonehill College | Suffolk University |
| Syracuse University | Trinity College |
| Tufts University | Tulane University |
| US Air Force Academy | US Naval Academy |
| US Coast Guard Academy | University of Alabama |
| University of California Santa Barbara | University of Colorado |
| University of Connecticut | University of Delaware |
| University of Hartford | University of Massachusetts |
| University of New England | University of New Hampshire |
| UNC Chapel Hill | University of Rhode Island |
| University of South Carolina | University of Hawaii |
| University of St. Joseph | University of San Diego |
| University of Tampa | University of Tennessee |
| University of Vermont | Villanova University |
| Virginia Tech University | Wake Forest University |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Westfield State University |
| West Point Military Academy | Wheaton College |
| William and Mary University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Worcester State University | Xavier University |
| ... and many more! |
And many more!