February - April, 2011

As the third quarter begins, it is my pleasure to report to you that our 2010 NECAP results are in, and they represent the hard work on the part of all stakeholders within the Pilgrim High School community. Our reading scores increased 20% over last year! Out of the five high schools that made "statistically significant gains" in this area, Pilgrim's increase was the highest in the state! The 20% increase saw Pilgrim's reading scores go from 66% to 86% proficient in one year! Our mathematics scores also made a "statistically significant gain" over last year with a 15% increase. Pilgrim's NECAP scores went from 17% to 32% proficient! While additional work needs to be done in all areas, we need to take the time to celebrate the efforts of our juniors and their teachers.

Please find below some important dates/reminders:

-- Winter Recess: February 21 - 25

-- "Pennies for Patients": March 7 - 18

-- Interim Reports (3rd Q): March 10

-- PTSA Meeting (March): March 10

-- Staff Development Day: March 14 (no school)

-- Class of 2012- Sen. Proj. Info. Night: March 17

-- Senior Follies: March 18

-- Pilgrim Players- "A Few Angry Jurors": April 1 (7:00), April 2 (7:00), April 3 (2:00)

-- "Mr. Pilgrim" Contest: April 7

-- Spring Band Concert: April 14

-- PTSA Meeting (April): April 14

-- Spring Recess: April 18 - April 22