Welcome to Memorial High School an institution of learning with a
long standing tradition of excellence. The faculty and
administration of Memorial High School takes great pride in its
ability to positively impact the lives of its students by serving
their needs and interests in this rapidly changing technological and
global world. We at Memorial understand that it is extremely
important to prepare our students with the skills needed to succeed
in the 21st Century workplace so they may reach the
highest possible achievement levels. We also understand that
students will spend a great deal of time on our campus so it is also
crucial for us to make Memorial their home away from home.
To continue to prepare our students to succeed in this ever-changing
global workplace, we need to remain on the cutting edge of new and
evolving trends in education. Current research overwhelmingly
supports the notion that students in high school are more successful
when are provided smaller educational environments. In fact, smaller
learning environments positively affect grades, test scores,
attendance rates, graduation rates, and school safety. Hence,
Memorial High School is joining this initiative with the launch of
Small Learning Academies this September. Our Small Learning
Communities will take the form of career interest based academies.
This program will support and foster college and career readiness
for all students. The Small Learning Academies will help cultivate
more meaningful adult-student relationships and facilitate programs
for student and staff learning that will be collaborative,
coordinated, focused on clear learning goals, and sustained over a
period of time.
With the implementation of Small Learning Academies, students will
continue to be exposed to a curriculum that is rigorous,
challenging, and diverse. Our entire student population can choose
from a wide variety of core courses and electives covering over
twelve different subject areas. College bound students are offered
numerous honor level courses as well as Advanced Placement studies
in their junior and senior years. Our goal is to not only provide
our students with innovative up to date instructional techniques and
materials, but also to create an environment that fosters an
interest in lifelong learning in this ever-changing world. This
preparation has earned our students acceptance into many competitive
higher institutions of learning such as the University of
Pennsylvania, New York University, Cornell, Columbia, Rutgers, The
College of New Jersey, Johns Hopkins University, Bryn Mawr,
Swarthmore, and Stevens Tech.
A rich social life is also afforded our student body through
athletics and extracurricular programs. Our winning athletic
programs add greatly to our school spirit. The Student Council, the
Key Club, and the Honor Society participate in many
community-building activities. Our award winning School Band and
Chorus are actively involved in both academic and athletic events.
Various subject clubs allow students to extend their content
knowledge. The Drama Club school productions of All Shook Up,
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, BIG- the Musical,
and Guys and Dolls were all huge successes.
U.S. News and World
Report
recently honored our high school with bronze medal recognition in
its survey of America’s Best High Schools based on
standardized test performance, proficiency rates of all students,
including the least advantaged, and a challenging college-ready
curriculum.
The National Alliance for a Healthier Generation honored Memorial
High School once again for its progress in creating healthier school
environments for its students and staff with the Healthy Schools
Program Silver Award.
In 2009, the tradition
of excellence at Memorial was exemplified with 20 Edward J.
Bloustein Distinguished Scholars and Urban Scholars. 191 Advanced
Placement Tests were administered in 9 different subject areas. Not
to mention, Memorial’s commitment to the growing green movement
recently highlighted when our school’s Automotive Club converted a
gasoline powered vehicle to a 100% zero emission electric car. Yes,
the list of accomplishments goes on and on.
Memorial has a long and valuable tradition of providing quality
education by a dedicated and caring administration, faculty, and
staff that is committed to excellence. Our desire to improve the
caliber of instruction will continue to be balanced by an equal
commitment to develop moral integrity and respect in our students.
I am confident that together, through the support received at home
and school; we can make our young adults productive members of
society. I look forward to a terrific year. Welcome home!
