Type Public Principal Michael Mosca Enrollment 1,150 (2010–11) Phone +1 631-650-8300 Number of students 1,150 Faculty 89.42 | NCES School ID 361554001324 Grades 9–12 Student to teacher ratio 12.86:1 Mascot Buccaneers Color Purple and Gold | |
District Islip Union Free School District | ||
Islip high school orientation
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 graduates, 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.
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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, Human Geography, Calculus AB, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 & 2, Environmental Science, Seminar, and the Italian and Spanish Languages. The High School also offers dual credit options through affiliations with Suffolk County Community College (Math & Music), Farmingdale State College (Business), and St. John's University (Italian & Science).
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
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