Commack High School: Real-Life Learning and Authentic Student Experiences

Commack High School's Commitment to Real-Life Learning

• 🎯 Principal Carrie Lipenholtz emphasizes Commack High School's dedication to providing real-life learning and authentic experiences for students.
• 🔑 This approach, supported by the entire staff, aims to best prepare students for their future endeavors.
• 👏 The school fosters a strong sense of Commack pride and unity, encapsulated in their motto "We are CHS."

Innovative Programs and Student Success

• 📈 The Bloomberg trading floor offers students a hands-on experience in business, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting.
• 🏆 Students have achieved success in competitions, with one team winning first place in a trading simulation using play money.
• 🎭 The theater program, highlighted by the performance of "Mamma Mia," receives significant school support, enabling students to balance academics with extracurriculars.
• 🎓 Students like Ruma Shadri are pursuing advanced studies, with one heading to MIT in the fall.

International Baccalaureate and Career Exploration

• 🌍 The International Baccalaureate (IB) program provides students with a global perspective and the opportunity to take college-level classes.
• 🔬 Unique IB components like the extended essay and internal assessments encourage independent research across various subjects.
• 🦷 The school also facilitates career exploration through internships, such as in dentistry, providing valuable field experience.
• 🌟 Commack High School offers numerous opportunities for students interested in internships and exploring potential career paths.