The school first opened its doors in 1963 under the name of Plymouth-Carver Regional High School. With the opening of Carver High School in 1987, it was named Plymouth North High. It serves over 1300 students in grades 9-12 from the North, West, and Central neighborhoods of Plymouth. Plymouth North features a full range of academic courses as well as state-of-the-art vocational technical programs in Marketing, Allied Health, Engineering, and Facilities Management. Plymouth North High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. 

The mission of Plymouth North High School is to challenge all students and staff to reach their full academic and personal potential. 

Goals Statements for Plymouth North High School

The Plymouth North High School student is expected to: 

Academic Expectations

• Read for understanding

• Write effectively for a variety of purposes

• Listen and speak effectively

• Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills effectively

• Utilize appropriate technology effectively in communication, research, and problem-solving

Social and Civic Expectations

• Participate in activities and programs that heighten civic awareness and contribute positively to the school and community

• Demonstrate respect for the rights and property of others

• Demonstrate self-respect, self-discipline, and personal responsibility

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, positive learning environment where every student has the tools to excel. We are a comprehensive high school, offering a wide array of academic and vocational-technical opportunities. From the start of our students' high school careers, with the support of the Freshman Academy to the preparation for the ever-changing world beyond grade 12, our students are encouraged to realize their full social, emotional, physical, and intellectual potential. The whole child is the primary focus and our students are celebrated for not only their academic achievement, but also for their community service, arts, and citizenship. We have a proud, diverse student body with a strong school culture.  

Students have access to a wide variety of unique extended learning opportunities outside of the classroom. 

• Senior Project empowers seniors to explore an area of great personal interest

• Exchange programs and service-learning trips to France, Spain, Japan, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Galapagos Islands, Granada

• Community involvement with Project Growth and Veteran's Affairs

• Strong partnership with the Center for Active Living through community service hours 

Preschool

• AM Session: 9:15 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.

• PM Session: 12:45 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Elementary School

• Doors Open: 8:50 A.M.

• Day Begins: 9:05 A.M.

• Day Ends/Dismissal Begins: 3:20 P.M.

• Half Day Dismissal: 1:05 P.M.

Middle School

• Doors Open: 8:02 A.M.

• Day Begins: 8:12 A.M.

• Day Ends/Dismissal Begins: 2:40 P.M.

• Half Day Dismissal: 11:55 A.M.

High School

• Doors Open: 7:10 A.M.

• Day Begins: 7:20 A.M.

• Day Ends/Dismissal Begins: 2:00 P.M.

• Half Day Dismissal: 11:05 A.M.

• Writing Rubric

• Critical Reading Rubric

• Communication Rubric

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Rubric

• Technology Rubric

For accessible versions of these documents or any others found on the Plymouth North High School website, please contact the school directly.