SUMMER 2008 READING LIST
A Message
from Central's Principal
Dr. Joseph Pompilio
Valley Stream Central
High School welcomes you to a world encompassing tradition,
pride,
and
achievement. Our diverse student population in grades 10
to 12, experiences the routines of high school on a daily basis.
Out of these routines come
dreams,
goals, and success.
The academic program at Central
ranges from an array of Advanced Placement Courses to supporting
instructional resources. Students are challenged by dedicated
teachers on a daily basis creating a rigorous academic environment.
Ideal, personalized academic experiences exists at Central
where student
achievement is realized in and out of the classroom,
and each student receives comprehensive support from every
staff member in the building. Our strong parent involvement
is essential for sustaining our successful school.
In my diverse educational experience,
responsibility and discipline remain instrumental in establishing
a serious academic environment. Students must demonstrate responsibility
in all facets of high school life and must be accountable for
their actions. Students should realize that school is a dignified
place and dress and behavior must be appropriate. As educators,
we prepare your son or daughter for future education and employment
and therefore every class, every interaction with a teacher,
and every challenge is relevant to the future.
While clearly defining student
expectations, Central High School is committed to providing
our students with
nothing less than exceptional educational opportunities. Our
Performing Arts program allows students to pursue a rigorous
academic program while being immersed in the arets. Our culinary,
auto repair, cosmetology, and business programs are comparable
to professional school programs. Our extra curricular activities
and athletic programs are numerous, diverse, and engaging.
I could continue this introduction
of Central High School by listing statistics, columns of information
and
academic course descriptions. Despite the importance of specific
information, a paramount requirement for understanding Central
is to be exposed, even for one day, to the students and teachers
who demonstrate the ideals of high school existence.