Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School is a co-educational, publichigh school founded in 1956 for students in grades 7–12 in the hamlet of Elmont, Long Island, New York, in Nassau County. Its street address is 555 Ridge Road, Elmont, New York 11003. As of the 2014-15 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,738 students and 103.8 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 16.7:1. There were 446 students eligible for free lunch and 153 eligible for reduced-cost lunch. 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.
Awards and recognition
During the 1990–93 school year, Elmont Memorial High School was recognized Blue Ribbon SchoolAward of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, 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 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. Another prestigious honor Elmont Memorial has received is having an average from 1995–2006 of having 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
Levels of Study Students may pursue one of two levels of study:
Advanced-This is an accelerated program of instruction designed only for students of superior ability, strong motivation, and sustained interest. Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of at least 85% to continue to the next advanced course in the sequence.
Students are organized into "Teams" this year including the Lions, Hurricanes, and the Direwolves 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 further the learning skills developed during the elementary school years, as well as preparing students for the high school curriculum as well as vocational possibilities. 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. *High School credit is awarded to 8th graders that pursue advanced coursework in science, mathematics, foreign language, and music.
Teams include Advanced and Regular students. Advanced students are a separate team all by themselves, but since the Regular Team is so large, it is divided into two separate teams based on your the student's last name.
Grades 9-12
During the High School years, students pursue coursework required to receive the High School Diploma. Students may receive either a Regents Diploma or Advanced Regents Diploma upon graduation. Coursework is designed to fulfill requirements necessary for students interested in attending two-year colleges, four-year colleges, vocational schools, nursing programs, etc.
Sciences
Students must pursue at least 3 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 : 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 and Advanced Placement. Languages offered include: Spanish, French, Italian. Students must pass a Foreign Language Regents for the Advanced Regents Diploma. Since the 2006-2007 school year, 7th grade students have 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. All 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. This maintains the level of integrity of students interested in these rigorous courses. 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
Students are encouraged to pursue music during their years at EMHS. A majority of students pursue work in one of the various performing arts groups. Elmont has had an outstanding Music program progressing for the past 13 years, and have an impressive marching band. Credit is also given for students in these groups. Performing Arts groups include :
Orchestra
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Jazz Band
Jazz Choir
String Ensemble
Marching Band
Students perform each year during the Winter and Spring Concerts, local events, and music competitions. Exceptional students are routinely sent on to participate in their respective musical groups at the All-District, All-County, Long Island Invitational, and All-State levels. Exceptional students are also selected to participate in the Tri-M 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 in the past include Dreamgirls, Les Misérables, The Wiz, and Once On This Island, Aida, most recently in March 2009 Guys and Dolls was performed.
Athletics
A large number of students participate in athletics at EMHS, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the school. Elmont is known to be very competitive and dominant in many sports. The mascot of EMHS is the Spartan. Teams are called the Spartans. Students regularly participate in sports at the Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels. Athletic teams include:
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Riflery
Softball
Lacrosse
Gymnastics
Swimming
Wrestling
Volleyball
Track
Golf
Gymnastics
Bowling
Track and Field
Cheerleading
Weight Lifing
Students from all five schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District participate in "District sports night", a competition between schools. Elmont High School is also known for its outstanding football program. Being under the experienced hands of the coaches, and winning the championships many times. The Junior High achieving a 3 yr. run as the District's champions. -The Girls Varsity Basketball team just recently suffered the loss of their coach, Gregg Petrocelli, in February 2007. The team had made it to the playoffs, but lost to the Hicksville Girls Varsity Basketball Team.
Extracurricular activities
With over 100 active groups, EMHS is a very active school. In addition to Musical and Athletics organizations, groups include:
Model United Nations- EMHS has consistently been one of the top-performing schools, under the founder Mr. Lee Marcus, who first brought MUNday to Elmont High.
