Depending Upon the Homeowners Location, Many Elmont Residents Utilize Sewanahaka, Franklin Square or Valley Stream Schools Instead of Elmont Schools.
Elmont Schools - Located on the Queens/Nassau border, the Elmont Union Free School District is comprised of six elementary schools providing a comprehensive pre-kindergarten to sixth-grade program for children from varied backgrounds and international origins. Our educational approach focuses not only on meeting and exceeding state standards, but also on developing reasoning, decision-making, and citizenship skills in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. School administrators maintain close partnerships with parents, community organizations and local elected officials as they prepare youngsters to take on the roles of citizen, neighbor and responsible, caring adult. Sewanhaka Schools - The Sewanhaka Central High School District was founded in 1926 as a "Central High School" to serve the then sparsely populated communities that made up part of Nassau County. By the late 1950´s, the post war baby boom had changed the single high school into a Central High School District with five buildings, serving students in grades 7 through 12. Located in the western portion of Nassau County, bordering the New York City borough of Queens, the District is the residence of roughly 135,000 people in four local communities: Floral Park/Bellerose, New Hyde Park/Garden City Park, Franklin Square and Elmont. Each community supports a component elementary district and sends two trustees to the Sewanhaka Board of Education. The five district high schools are home to over 8,600 students and 700 professional staff. Though the income range is wide, the people are primarily homeowners and taxpayers and share a fierce pride in the quality of their individual schools.
Franklin Square Schools - The Franklin Square School District is committed to educating elementary students by providing a productive learning environment in cooperation with family so that each child is given a solid Foundation for Success in order to become a contributory member of the community by learning, growing and reaching his/her potential.
Valley Stream School District #13 - Valley Stream School District #13, believes that children should be at the center of the learning process. Children learn best by constructing new understanding of the world around them, its relationships and phenomena. This "constructivist" approach to student learning values pupils' points of view and encourages children to interact with the curriculum in personally meaningful ways. In this fashion, children become lifelong learners, well prepared for later school experiences as well as the adult work force.
Sewanhaka High School(7-12) Sewanhaka High School, a school dedicated to educating students in five communities in Nassau County, Long Island since 1929. Sewanhaka HS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. Sewanhaka HS houses the Tech Ed pre-engineering curriculum for all district students.
500 Tulip Avenue Floral Park NY 11001 516 488 9600
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
H. Franklin Carey High School (7-12) H. Frank Carey High School is one of five high schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Nassau County. Carey High School is a junior/senior high school with grades 7-12. Total population is approximately 1,800 students from surrounding communities such Garden City South, West Hempstead, Elmont, and Franklin Square. Carey is located in the small Long Island town of Franklin Square, and has become one of the center points of community interaction. From sports events to club sponsored activities, and don't forget the learning experience, Carey is always busy with many things to see and participate in. 230 Poppy Avenue Franklin Square, NY 11010 [516] 539-9400
Valley Stream North High School (10-12) Welcome to the North High School webpage. Valley Stream North High School has a proud tradition of student achievement both in and out of the classroom. The building encompasses grades 7-12 which allows for diverse and interesting course offerings and co-curricular activities. Students can take advantage of the academic, artistic, vocational, performing arts and athletic programs that provide both a rewarding and enriching junior-senior high school experience. 750 Herman Avenue Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 564 5510
The Alden Terrace school is home to a committed team of faculty and staff members. Alden parents are dedicated and active members of our school family. They sponsor many events yearly for students including photo days, book fairs, PARP, Spring Fling, holiday boutique, and cultural arts assemblies. Alden boasts a diverse and enthusiastic population with an average of three classes on each grade level. In addition, Alden hosts the district´s Program for Advance Learning Skills (PALS). With Library, Physical Education, Art, General and Instrumental Music programs, Student Council and Peer Helpers, students have a variety of opportunities to excel! 1835 North Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 285 8310
Dutch Broadway Elementary School (K-6) Dutch Broadway enrolls Elmont´s largest school population, and continues to grow. Our students enjoy meaningful interaction among classes and with teachers and staff. And, we are happy to report the completion of our beautiful primary playground. The principal meets regularly with each teacher, as well as weekly in grade-level meetings to discuss goals, curriculum, and teacher-student relationship building. Staff members participate in districtwide in-service courses that benefit and maximize instructional time. 1880 Dutch Broadway Elmont NY 11003 (516) 326 5550
Gotham Avenue Elementary School (K-6) The Gotham Avenue School began operation in January of 1950. It originally had 13 classrooms. Eight rooms were added in the 1950´s and twelve more were added in 2001. Miss Clara H. Carlson was the school´s first principal. Geographically, it is the closest school to Belmont Racetrack, and is also very close to Hempstead Turnpike. 181 Gotham Avenue Elmont NY 11003 (516) 326 5540
The Clara H. Carlson School is the second largest elementary setting in the Elmont Union Free School District. Housing approximately 38 classes, the Carlson School offers a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities designed to help students meet and surpass New York State Learning Standards. Programs such as morning and afternoon tutorial sessions, Writer´s Workshop, Reader´s Workshop, Computer Club, Dance Club, Literary Magazine Club, Peer Mediators Club, Garden Club, Library Club, Safety Patrol, JazzMaster´s Workshop, and Student Government are just a few of the enrichment and/or intervention programs implemented at the school on a daily basis.
On the front lawn of Covert Avenue School, there is a new sign with the inscription "Children for a Better Tomorrow." The staff of Covert Avenue is committed to create and maintain an environment of excellence in which all students may achieve their greatest potential. The realization of this goal requires the cooperation and support of parents, teachers, students, community members, and administrators. We welcome you as partners in the educational process.
144 Covert Avenue Elmont NY 11003 (516) 326 5560
Stewart Manor Elementary School(K-6) 38 Stewart Avenue Stewart Manor NY 11530 (516) 326 5530 The Stewart Manor School is located at the western end of Stewart Avenue in the village of Stewart Manor. Part of the Elmont Union Free School District, our student body comes from the four surrounding communities of Elmont, New Hyde Park, South Floral Park and Stewart Manor. There are two classes on each grade level, from kindergarten to grade six. Our pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds meets two and a half hours per day, five days a week. There are morning and afternoon sessions. Our staff of dedicated professionals work closely with our school support team in helping students reach their academic potentials as they meet and exceed New York State learning standards. Stewart Manor offers opportunities for students to develop their skills in the arts with extensive music, art and physical education programs. Morning and afternoon club offerings provide enrichment in every area for students. An active PTA sponsors an extensive cultural arts program that compliments classroom instruction and adheres to learning standards.
John Street Elementary School (K-6) The John Street School is where everyone works together toward one common goal: student success. We meet new challenges each and every day and at John Street our motto is "Learning is hard work, but hard work can be fun." 560 Nassau Blvd. Franklin Square NY 11010 (516) 505 6955
Polk Street Elementary School(K-6) The Polk Street School community is comprised of over 634 students who strive to reach our high expectations for academic achievement and good character, a staff that cares about each and every child and works extremely hard to facilitate students´ success, and parents who are very involved and supportive of our school. At Polk Street School, children develop a love of learning as well as the skills to be successful in school and life. Active learning experiences in a caring, supportive environment nurture our students´ academic, social and emotional growth. As principal, my favorite times of the day are when I walk around the school and visit the students, seeing their excitement about learning. 960 Polk Avenue Franklin Square NY 11010 (516) 326 3785
Washington Street Elementary School (K-6) The Washington Street Elementary School is where learning and improving are keys to success, whether one is a student, teacher or Principal. At Washington Street School, every effort is made to provide the resources necessary for success. Teachers are continually updating their skills, which is reflected in increased student achievement. Students have been able to achieve due to our success in providing an environment that is conducive to learning. Student concerns are addressed immediately so that they are free to dedicate themselves to the task of learning. 760 Washington Street Franklin Square NY 11010 (516) 505 6995
