Islip High School
| Islip High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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2508 Union Boulevard Islip, New York United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°43′50″N 73°13′13″W / 40.73056°N 73.22028°WCoordinates: 40°43′50″N 73°13′13″W / 40.73056°N 73.22028°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Islip School District |
| NCES School ID | 361554001324 |
| Principal | Michael Mosca |
| Faculty | 89.42 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,150[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.86:1[1] |
| Mascot | Buccaneers |
| Website | Islip High School |
Islip High School is the public high school in the town of Islip, in Suffolk County, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. The principal is Mr. Michael Mosca and the assistant principals are Mr. Curtis Juengerkes and Ms. Lisa Ward. The complete lists of current and past gradates, Regents exam scores, and other important information can be found on the New York State School Information Report Comprehensive School Report, as well as on Newsday.com, as current as the 2010-2011 school year.[2][3]
Curriculum
The curriculum at the Islip high School includes all academic areas, as well as art, music, and technology. Beginning at the Middle School level, honors classes are offered in English, social studies, mathematics, science, Italian, and Spanish. Advanced Placement courses are offered in, including but not limited to, Art History, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, US History, European History, US Government and Politics, Calculus AB, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Studies, and the Italian and Spanish Languages.[4]
The school offers multiple instrumental groups, including but not limited to marching band, jazz band, and orchestra. There are various vocal groups available for students to join or audition for, including chorus, select chorus, and ensemble. Alongside the annual musical productions, the school's theatre department also has a semiannual talent show.
Notable alumni
- Peter Lemongello, singer
- Pat Peterson, marathoner
- Tom Veryzer, Major League Baseball player[5]
- Chris Wade (fighter), UFC Fighter
Awards
In 2003, the cafeteria at Islip High School received the award for the Most Improved Cafeteria in the State from the New York State School FoodService Association [6][7]
References
- 1 2 3 "Islip High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
Total Students: 1,150 (2010–2011)
- ↑ "Islip High School". New York State Education Department. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "Islip High School". Newsday. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "Islip School District". Islip School District. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ Marcus, Steven (July 9, 2014). "Tom Veryzer dead, LIer had 12-year career in majors". Newsday. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Islip Youth Wins Award". County Review. 2 July 1942.
- ↑ Pereira, Mary E. (26 Oct 2003). "Islip High School Cafeteria Earns Recognition". Newsday.