West Islip High School
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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
. The principal of the school is Dr. Anthony Bridgeman. The associate principal is Ms. Ellen Quaglio and the administrative dean is Ms. Joann Hilbert. For a complete account of demographics, test results and other important information, please see New York State School Information Report Comprehensive School Report which is current as of the 2002-2003 school year.
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
team won the New York State Lacrosse Championship in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010. During the past 5 years the lacrosse team has been consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. In 2009 and 2010, West Islip was ranked #1 in the nation by Laxpower.
Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York on the eastern portion of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,493,350. It was named for the county of Suffolk in England, from which its earliest settlers came...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
on the South Shore
South Shore
South Shore may refer to:In Canada:*South Shore , Quebec, the region of the greater Montreal area on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River*South Shore , geographic region of Nova Scotia*South Shore—St...
of Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
. The principal of the school is Dr. Anthony Bridgeman. The associate principal is Ms. Ellen Quaglio and the administrative dean is Ms. Joann Hilbert. For a complete account of demographics, test results and other important information, please see New York State School Information Report Comprehensive School Report which is current as of the 2002-2003 school year.
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
The high school's lacrosseLacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
team won the New York State Lacrosse Championship in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010. During the past 5 years the lacrosse team has been consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. In 2009 and 2010, West Islip was ranked #1 in the nation by Laxpower.
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
- Sal CaccavaleSal CaccavaleSal Caccavale is an American soccer midfielder last playing for Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division....
- Thomas Joseph DowneyThomas Joseph DowneyThomas Joseph Downey was a U.S. Representative from New York.Downey graduated from West Islip High School, West Islip, New York, 1966, and went on to earn a B.S. from Cornell University, 1970. He attended St. John's University Law School, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1972 to 1974, and earned a J.D. from...
- Rick LazioRick LazioEnrico Anthony "Rick" Lazio is a former U.S. Representative from the state of New York. Lazio became well known nationally when he ran against Hillary Rodham Clinton for the U.S. Senate in New York's 2000 Senate election...
- Ken MarinoKen MarinoKenneth Joseph "Ken" Marino is an American actor, comedian, director and screenwriter. He was a cast member on MTV's The State and on the Starz comedy Party Down. He currently co-stars on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.-Early life and career:Marino was born in West Islip, New York to an...
- Bob WenzelBob WenzelBob Wenzel is a former American college basketball coach and a current broadcaster for ESPN, the Big East Network, and CBS Sports.-College playing/Coaching career:...