I believe that Jericho Senior High School has provided the right environment for my son to succeed where he was unable to do so in an inclusive school setting. The principal, Joseph Prisinzano and the staff provide the type of environment that enables students to learn using the skills that they have,
... Read more rather than being force to comprehend with a method that will not work for them. By working individually in establishing an education plan and managing it throughout the year with the teachers and parents, Jericho Senior High School is successful. I would recommend Jericho Senior High School to all parents who are looking for a better way to educate their children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/16/07
students are extremely bright, students are extremely competitive. numerous music, sports,and after school clubs. If you can think of it...they have it. curriculum associates are extremely approachable..they need to be give given this competitive environment.
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Posted by a parent on 06/28/05
Jericho High School has an excellent support system for students. Teachers are constantly available before school, during free periods, and after school. The Special Education program also has very dedicated faculty. Students have a wide variety of classes to choose from, and can also be involved in
... Read more Independent Studies. Jericho has produced many science competition winners, including Siemens and Intel. On the downside, there is a lack of diversity among the student body. Most of the students are from upper-middle class white backgrounds. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/25/05
This school has been a big disappointment. It is probably fine for most kids, but our eighth grader needs accelerated learning opportunities which have not been available. Its outstanding music program dramatically deteriorated while my child was here, so that it is at best mediocre currently. The special
... Read more advanced algebra class for 8th grade was cancelled just before he reached 8th grade, and the caliber of most of his English teachers has been shockingly poor. It has therefore given none of the advantages of a huge school, with all of the disadvantages. I can recommend it only in contrast to most of the other public schools in the district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/05
My brothers and I graduated Jericho High School 30 years ago and all attended Ivy League Universities. The education we received in Jericho High School was great back then and it looks like it's still terrific. Way to go !
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Posted by a former student on 12/12/04
This school is great for learning. If you can't take good notes they then give you a laptop to use. The teachers try harder than the students sometimes in a good way. This school was like 90% white a couple of years ago but now has become very diverse with African Americans, Asians, Italians, Spanish.
... Read more This school is growing in interesting in ways to help you and your child. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Jericho schools — Jericho Senior High School is located at 99 Cedar Swamp Rd, Jericho NY 11753. 99 Cedar Swamp Rd is in the 11753 ZIP code in Jericho, NY The school district for Jericho Senior High School is the Jericho Union Free School District. Jericho Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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