Winnacunnet High School is accredited by the New England Association for Schools and Colleges.

Guided by the school mission and performance expectations, Winnacunnet integrates traditional academic content, career and technical education, and a generous offering of electives. Curriculum options include multi-leveled courses, Running Start courses, for which the student can earn dual credit through the state college system, College Board Advanced Placement courses, and access to programs at the regional technical center-Seacoast School of Technology. Please view the annual Program of Studies for more information about the curriculum.

In an effort to personalize the educational experience for each student and to facilitate readiness for life after high school all students participate in the following grade level programs. First year high school students participate in Freshman Seminar, a course designed to prepare all students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make a successful transition from middle to high school. In the sophomore year, all students will focus on life aspirations in the American Literature Dream Occupation Research Unit. In the junior year, all students will participate in a career fair where local business and industry partners will be available to show case career planning in their respective fields. All seniors must be enrolled in Senior Seminar. Senior Seminar incorporates independent learning with both “academic and real world consequences.” Students participate in “meaningful civic action” to improve quality of life. The senior must give evidence of journal entries, research, technological proficiency, presentation, a portfolio, and completion of an assessment checklist. This one-trimester course is a culminating experience for seniors and is required for a Winnacunnet High School diploma.

Currently, all students in grades 9 -10 will practice school-wide academic performance expectations identified in the school’s mission. Teachers assess student progress using school wide rubrics. By the year 2010-2011 full implementation of this assessment system will in place. These academic expectations define what each student should know and be able to do as they leave high school and continue their life journeys into the 21st century.

Specific department web pages list course frameworks for each course offered. Each course framework is a comprehensive syllabus where course competencies are listed and defined. School wide definitions of terms define the course framework categories.