It is wonderful school of education, acedemic's, and excellence.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/08
overcrowded and poor music and art programs. more funding should go to those programs instead of sports.
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Posted by a other on 11/25/07
I am a former student, as was my husband, my 3 siblings and my husbands 5 siblings. My 4 children have all graduated from NHP Memorial. My youngest last year. Currently my 2 nephews attend. NHP Memorial has always been a wonderful school. Like anything you get out want you put into it. The alot of
... Read more the teachers are young but they can relate to the students and become great role models. Special Ed dept. has been a great help to my family. They listen to your needs and aren't afraid to try new things. The school is safe. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/07
NHP Memorial is a great school community with dynamics that foster the foundations of a strong education. It is the perfect school for students to mature through during their teenage years. As a 7-12 school, it allows for a unique age set up that give the younger students admirable role models. Also,
... Read more the 6 years together makes for strong friendships, grade camaraderie, and school spirit. The school has numerous activities to become involved in. Further, as for the young teachers, I think they invigorate the school especially with innovate styles. The fact that there are a variety of different teachers adds to the learning experience. Even so, there are a variety of extra help programs & of course, tutoring from the upperclassmen (another advantage of 7-12). Ultimately, the school & student have to work together & NHP certainly makes this possible; this is what I did & now attend an Ivy. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/06/07
This assessment is based on the past six years of experiences with two of my kids at NHP Memorial. Social Studies (including Model UN), English and Foreign Languages are the strong Academic areas. Math is decent while Music is on the decline. Discipline in school is OK but outside is not OK. Science
... Read more focus is weak, which is disappointing. The combined Junior/Senior High schools grades forces students to be in the same building for six years, which saps enthusiasm after 4 yrs. Read less
School Profile | New Hyde Park Memorial Junior Senior High School
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NYSA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2007
New Hyde Park Memorial Junior Senior High School
Sewanhaka Ctl High School District
New York
* In 2006-2007 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,650
Students per teacher:
87
Full-time teachers:
19
Number of classrooms:
80
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Science
Environmental Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
English
Speech/Debate
Math
Statistics
Music
Music
Advanced Placement
Math, Computers, Social Studies
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
New Hyde Park schools — New Hyde Park Memorial Junior Senior High School is located at 500 Leonard Blvd, New Hyde Park NY 11040. 500 Leonard Blvd is in the 11040 ZIP code in New Hyde Park, NY The school district for New Hyde Park Memorial Junior Senior High School is the Sewanhaka Ctl High School District. New Hyde Park Memorial Junior Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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