West Islip High School
| West Islip High School | |
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| Address | |
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1 Lions Path West Islip, New York USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | West Islip Union Free School District |
| Superintendent | Bernadette Burns |
| Principal | Anthony Bridgeman |
| Assistant principals | Fernando Agramonte, and Lynn McVeety |
| Faculty | 125 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1725 [1] (2013) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Website | West Islip High School |
West Islip High School is the public high school in the town of West Islip, in Suffolk County, New York on the South Shore of Long Island.
Curriculum
The curriculum at West Islip High School includes all academic areas, as well as art, business, music and technology. Beginning in Grade 7, a sequential honors program is offered in English, social studies, mathematics, science and world languages. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, US History, European History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, US Government and Politics, Calculus AB, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics B and Physics C, Environmental Studies, Studio in Art, as well as Italian and Spanish Languages. College courses in business, social studies and world languages are offered by arrangement with Adelphi University, Dowling College, Long Island University and Syracuse University. Beginning September 2010, the high school also offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. It is a rigorous, demanding course of studies which offers 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma. The program is offered in over 2000 public and private schools located in 125 countries around the world. All courses are taught at the university level and the program is widely recognized for preparing students well for success in college and beyond
Athletics
West Islip is recognized for its rich history in it lacrosse program. West islip Lacrosse has won 5 state championships since 2006 and from 2001 to 2012 had a 11 year Suffolk County Championship winning streak..
Arts
The high school offers various musical & theatre opportunities for students. Students can join or audition for multiple instrumental groups, including but not limited to marching band, jazz band, and orchestra. In addition, there are various choir groups available for students to join/audition for, including chorus, select chorus, cantante, and the school's select show choir, Vocal Motion. Aside from annual play productions, the school's theatre department also offers "One-Act Plays" and the Senior Play each year.
Notable alumni
- Matt Anderson (ice hockey)
- A.J. Benza
- Sal Caccavale
- Thomas Joseph Downey
- Rick Lazio
- Gary Sullivan (soccer)
- Ken Marino
- Nick Tropeano[2]
- Bob Wenzel
References
- ↑ "WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Enrollment (2012 - 13)". New York State Education Department. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ "Tropeano leads West Islip's late rally". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2013-02-16.