Floral Park Memorial High School is made up of caring and nuturing staff. They are supportive of kids and families and pull together with the community.
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
I feel this school does not challeng my child enough. I feel they etiher give a excess amount of work in advance classe and not enough work in regular classes. They need a middle track.l
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
Floral Park Memorial High School continue with its tradition of excellence among the best High Schools nationwide. I you do not believe me, see the reports on State Exams as well as Regents Exams you will see only high performance. Congratulations to the Administration, Staff of wonderful Teachers and
... Read more of course amazing, competente and shinning students. Eduardo Talero. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/09
Wonderful school. Some amazing teachers--very dedicated and spirited staff. They are always there for extra-help, guidance and support. As my first child went through the school system, I didn't know what to expect. They put him on the advanced track and told us to stay the course. They were right.
... Read more He is now in an excellent university, performing high. My other child is doing great, having a wonderful experience and gets all the support, help and attention he could possibly need. Plenty of sports, extracurriculars and community-minded activity groups to teach the children about giving back. I could not have expected anything more for my children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
In my child's previous school she was in advanced classes. At FPMH she was put in regular classes, when i questioned this I was told wouldn't you rather her be the top of this class then at the lower end of the advanced class. I definately do not feel she is being challenged enough. I know she can
... Read more do more. Also found the guidance counselor is very difficult to see. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
I have 2 students in the school and I feel they both are doing very well. One has been in regents classes and has had a consultant teacher, who has been with him for all the years there and one is in advanced classes and has the support of her teachers. I feel they are both getting what they need and
... Read more when they don't, they always have an open to see or talk to me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/08
This school is very great. As a current student it is challenging. Most of the teachers are great and work with you to help you. There are some other teachers that just lecture the class and give them homework. Its nice that most of the teachers use powerpoint in the class room and involve the computer
... Read more in class everyday. The guidance staff is great. I had to get my schedule changed 3 times this year because of my class selection. She was very understanding and fix the problem right there and then. It might be hard not to fall through the crack. Some teachers will let you do your own thing and only care if you fail and there are some that want you to do good. Teachers often tell them to come after school, before school, during lunch and study hall periods if you are having problems. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/27/06
As a recent graduate of FPMHS, I was able to see that the school offers a wide array of advanced placement and advanced level courses and has a great availability of elective courses, including several different art courses, a junior high and senior high band, junior and senior high chorus, as well as
... Read more several selective, audition-only groups. The advanced courses are taught by exceptional teachers - the teachers of lower level courses vary in their quality. The school is safe and can give wonderful education if your child decides to take the right classes (usually AP) and works hard. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/19/06
Be careful -- my child was an excellent student at JLCS, and this school let them fall between the cracks. They have a policy of shifting all responsibility -- ALL -- to the student and parent. No accountability in the structure of the administration. Take my warning.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/05
My son has attended Floral Park Memorial for 5 years, and I must say it is one of the finest schools in Long Island. The quality of academic programs is nothing but excellent, and the availability of extracurricular activities is astounding. As far as parent involvement goes, parents can be as involved
... Read more as they want. This level of flexibility and masterful mix of academics with extra curricular actvities makes FPM the number one choice! Read less
School Profile for Floral Park Memorial Junior Senior High School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
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NYSA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2009
Floral Park Memorial Junior Senior High School
Sewanhaka Ctl High School District
New York
* In 2008-2009 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 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:
1,511
Students per teacher:
37
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
120
Arts
Art
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
Music
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Advanced Placement
Science, Social Studies
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
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.
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Floral Park schools — Floral Park Memorial Junior Senior High School is located at 210 Locust St, Floral Park NY 11001. 210 Locust St is in the 11001 ZIP code in Floral Park, NY The school district for Floral Park Memorial Junior Senior High School is the Sewanhaka Ctl High School District. Floral Park Memorial Junior Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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