Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School (EMHS) is a co-educational,
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high school
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founded in 1956 for students in grades 7–12 in the hamlet of
Elmont,
Long Island
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, in
Nassau County, United States. The school is one of five secondary schools of the
Sewanhaka Central High School District
The Sewanhaka Central High School District is a central high school district located in western Nassau County on Long Island, in New York State. The district is currently composed of five high schools: Sewanhaka High School, Elmont Memorial High ...
.
Its street address is 555 Ridge Road,
Elmont, New York
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11003.
As of the 2018–19 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,640 students and 109.0 classroom teachers (on an
FTE basis), for a
student–teacher ratio
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of 15.0:1. There were 620 students (37.8% of enrollment) eligible for
free lunch
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and 153 (9.3% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.
[School data for Elmont Memorial High School]
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Its school newspaper is known as the " Elmont Phoenix". Elmont High School's mascot is the Spartan. Its school colors are green and white. The school's current principal is Kevin Dougherty. Elmont High School is part of the
Sewanhaka Central High School District
The Sewanhaka Central High School District is a central high school district located in western Nassau County on Long Island, in New York State. The district is currently composed of five high schools: Sewanhaka High School, Elmont Memorial High ...
.
Awards and recognition
During the 1990–93 school year, Elmont Memorial High School was recognized with the
Blue Ribbon School
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Award of Excellence by the
United States Department of Education
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, the highest award an American school can receive.
In 2005, Elmont High School was recognized as having the largest number of African American high school students scoring a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement examinations in the country.
Elmont HS was also recognized by the
College Board
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as having the largest number of African American students attaining a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam in the country.
Elmont Memorial from 1995–2006 had a 97% graduation rate, and in 2004 achieved a 100% graduation rate, a first in the Sewanhaka Central District.
Elmont Memorial also won the 2013 District Sports Night. This is the first time the school has won since 1997.
Academics
(adapted from the Sewanhaka Central High School District Catalog of Courses)
Levels of Study
Students may pursue one of two levels of study:
* Advanced: This is an accelerated program of instruction in which students are expected to maintain a grade point average of at least 85% to continue to the next advanced course in the sequence.
* Regents: Students pursue courses in the curriculum prescribed by the New York State Department of Education.
Grades 7 and 8
* Students are organized into "teams" including the Lions (Regular), Hurricanes (Regular), and Direwolves (Advanced). Teams are composed of students and core teachers in math, science, English, and social studies. This allows for the individual attention necessary for success at an early stage in secondary education.
* During the junior high school years, students pursue studies in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education, Art, Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Education, Woodshop and Language Enrichment, as well as vocational studies. High school credit is awarded to eighth graders that pursue advanced coursework in science, mathematics, foreign language, and music.
* Teams include Advanced and Regular students. The regular team is divided into two separate teams based on students' last name.
Grades 9-12
* High school coursework is designed to fulfill requirements necessary for students interested in attending two-year colleges, four-year colleges, vocational schools, nursing programs, etc. Students receive either a Regents Diploma or Advanced Regents Diploma upon graduation.
* Sciences
Students must pursue at least three years of science coursework and must pass one New York State Regents examination for the Regents Diploma or two Regents examinations for the Advanced Regents Diploma. Courses of study include (note that courses may be pursued at either the Regents or Advanced levels):
Physical Setting: Earth Science, Living Environment/Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology, Marine Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Science Research.
* Foreign Languages
Students must pursue at least two years of a foreign language, beginning at the junior high school level. Students may pursue study up to the college level (credit offered through Adelphi University) and Advanced Placement. Languages offered include Spanish, French, and Italian. Students must pass a Foreign Language Regents for the Advanced Regents Diploma. Since the 2006-2007 school year, seventh grade students take a mini foreign language course.
* Mathematics
Students must pursue at least three years of coursework in mathematics. Students must pass the Comprehensive Math A examination for a Regents Diploma or two Regents examinations for an Advanced Regents Diploma. Coursework includes: Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Sequential Math III, Math 12, Discrete Math, Advanced Placement Statistics, and Advanced Placement Calculus AB.
* English
Students must pursue English during all four High School years. Students must also pass the English Regents examination. Coursework includes: English 9/9A, 10/10A, 11, English AP Language and Composition, 12RX, English AP Literature and Composition, Bible as Literature, Contemporary Drama, Creative Writing, Film Study, Mass Media, Modern Novel, Dramatics, Journalism, Public Speaking.
* Social Studies
Students must pursue Social Studies during all four high school years. All students must pass the Global Studies and U.S. History and Government Regents examinations. Courses include Global History I and Geography, Global History II and Geography, Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Placement European History, United States History and Government, Advanced Placement American History, Economics, Participation in Government, Advanced Placement Govt. and Politics, Contemporary World Issues, Global Connections, Psychology, Sociology.
* Art
Students are required to pursue at least one year of art. Coursework includes Studio in Art, Drawing and Painting I and II, Illustration and Design, Media Arts, Digital Design, Advanced Placement Art History.
* Business Education
Coursework is offered in Accounting, Introduction to Occupations, Business Communications, Keyboarding I and II, Personal Finance, Business Analysis, Business Law, Speedwriting, Principles of Marketing, E-Commerce, etc.
* Advanced Placement
Students interested in pursuing coursework at the Advanced Placement level must have at least an 85 average in their current course of study. AP coursework is available in: Biology, Physics B, Chemistry, Art History, European History, American History, World History, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Spanish, French, Italian, and Government and Politics.
Music
The school has several performing arts groups, and credit is given for students in these groups. They include (note that there are separate groups at each school level):
* Orchestra (at the High School or Junior High School level)
* Concert Band (at the High School, 9th Grade, and Junior High School levels)
* Concert Choir (at the High School and Junior High School levels)
* Jazz Band
* Jazz Choir
* String Ensemble
* Marching Band
Students perform each year during the Winter and Spring Concerts, local events, and music competitions. Some students participate in their respective musical groups at the All-District, All-County, Long Island Invitational, and All-State levels, or join the
Tri-M
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Music Honor Society.
Students may also pursue coursework in Music Theory.
Each year the Music Department puts on two theatre productions, a drama and a musical. Musicals the school has performed in the past include
Dreamgirls
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,
Les Misérables
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The Wiz
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Once On This Island
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,
Aida
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, and
Guys and Dolls
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.
Athletics
Elmont High School's football team were district champions for three years. The mascot of EMHS is the Spartans. Sports are offered at the Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels and include:
* Basketball
* Soccer
* Baseball
* Riflery
* Football
* Softball
* Lacrosse
* Gymnastics (District)
* Swimming (District)
* Wrestling
* Volleyball
* Track
* Golf (District)
* Gymnastics
* Bowling (District)
* Track and Field
* Cheerleading (Junior High
th and 8th grade Junior Varsity
th and 10th grade and Varsity
1th and 12th grade
* Weight Lifting
Students from all five schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District participate in District Sports Night, a competition between schools.
Extracurricular activities
Other extracurricular groups include:
*
Model United Nations
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* Poetry Club
* Key Builder Club
* Cheerleading
* Critter Club
* Mock Trial Club
* Global Links**
*
Key Club
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*
Foreign Language Honor Society
*
National Honor Society
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*
National Junior Honor Society
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* Tri-M Music Honor Society
*
Mu Alpha Theta
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- Math Honor Society
* Business Honor Society
*
Future Business Leaders of America
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* Junior High Business Leaders
* National Art Honor Society
* Musical Society
* Talented and Gifted
* Technology Club
* Inter-cultural Society
* Images
* Newspaper
* Dance Team
* Literary Magazine
* Mathletes
* Peer Helpers
* Peer Mediation
* Operation Success
* SADD
* Rachel's Challenge Group
* Drama Club
* Spanish Club
* French Club
* Stage Crew
*
Science Olympiad
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* Student Council
* Science Research
* Yearbook
* Student Government
* Government Watchers
* The Inspirational Writers
* Foreign Language Teachers of Tomorrow
* Latino Leaders
* Pride Club
* Graphic design
* Photography and Film
* Elmont Artisans
* Elmont Step and Dance Teams
* Color Guard/ Flag Squad
* Domestic Exchange Club
* Social Science
Notable alumni
*
Nelson DeMille
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Chelsea Hammond
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(born 1983), long jumper for Jamaica Olympic team (2008)
*
Gary Marangi (born 1952), football quarterback
*
Alan Peckolick
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(1940–2017), graphic designer
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Billy Phillips
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(born 1956) soccer goalkeeper and coach
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Rich the Kid
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Marco Rivera
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Bob Rozakis
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Bob R ...
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, The Calculator,
Mister E
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; co-creator of
'Mazing Man
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Greg Senat
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(born 1994), OL in the
NFL
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Maju Varghese, attorney and director of the
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