Montgomery High School (New Jersey)
| Principal | Mr. James H. Misek |
| Founded | 1967 |
| School type | Public school (U.S.) |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Location | Skillman, New Jersey, United States |
| Enrollment | c.1400 students |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban/Rural |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| School colors | Green and Gold |
Montgomery High School is a four-year public high school located in the Skillman area of Montgomery Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Montgomery Township School District. A new building opened in the fall of 2005 and is currently the home of over a thousand high school students.
Awards and recognition
For the 1992-93 school year, Montgomery High School was formally designated as a National Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that an American school can achieve[1].
Montgomery High School was the 4th ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2006 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools[2].
Graduation Requirements
New Jersey State law requires that every student pass the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) and successfully complete the following courses: Class of 2007 (Seniors):
| Subject | Years | Credits |
| English | 4 | 20 |
| Health and Physical Education | 4 | 16-20 |
| U.S. History | 2 | 10 |
| World Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Math | 3 | 15 |
| Science | 3 | 15-18 |
| Fine/Practical/Performing Arts | 2 | 10 |
Class of 2008 (Juniors), 2009 (Sophomores), 2010 (Frosh):
| Subject | Years | Credits |
| English | 4 | 20 |
| Health and Physical Education | 4 | 16-20 |
| U.S. History | 2 | 10 |
| World Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Math | 3 | 15 |
| Science | 3 | 15-18 |
| Career Exploration/Consumer Family and Life Skills |
1 | 5 |
| Performing or Visual Arts | 1 | 5 |
In addition, beginning with the Class of 2009, students are required to take Swimming in gym for both their Freshman and Sophomore years.
Students are required to schedule a minimum of 35 credits for grades 9, 10, 11 and 30 credits for grade 12.In order to graduate from MHS, students in the Classes of 2007, 2008 must successfully complete 110 credits. Beginning with the Class of 2009, students must successfully complete 125 credits for graduation. Students in the classes of 2009 and onward will no longer qualify for early dismissal senior year.
Extracurricular Activities
There are many extracurricular activities offered at Montgomery High School. Sports include baseball, football, hockey basketball, lacrosse, swimming, and track. Other activities go into the arts and sciences. For example, in science, there is Science Olympiad, science league, science bowl, and robotics.
Montgomery High School made it to the 2006 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Public School Ice Hockey State Champions, falling to Randolph High School in the finals of the 64-team tournament[3].
SAT Scores
In 2003-2004, Montgomery High School achieved a 1244 average SAT score (V:629, M:615), second in the state behind Millburn High School (1247, V:606, M:641). In 2004-2005, Montgomery once again scored a 1244 (V:617, M:627) and topped West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1240, V:604, M:636) for the highest average SAT score in the state.
In terms nationally, Montgomery High School is on par with Weston High School, Massachusetts, which is the top public high school in Massachusetts.
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad in Montgomery is run by the science department, namely Mr. Pendleton and Mr. Sullivan. Previous to the 2005-2006 year, Montgomery held the first place in the state for nine consecutive years.
Alma Mater
The Alma Mater of Montgomery High School was revised in 1985 by Hunter/D'Amico. It is sung exactly one time every year, at graduation. The words are:
- With pride and joy we sing you praises
- Dear Montgomery High.
- With all the memories
- In our hearts you will never die.
- In you our spirit lies.
- We sing your praises, Montgomery!
- Hail to Montgomery!
- Living on and on,
- in our hearts you will never die!
- Wherever we may wander
- Memories we'll hold.
- We never will forget the colors
- White, Green and Gold!
Administration
- James Misek - Principal
- Chip Clymer - Vice Principal
- Paul Popaduik - Vice Principal
- Ms. DeLuca - Vice Principal
- Hillary Charney - Supervisor of Guidance
References
- ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), accessed May 11, 2006
- ^ Top Public High Schools in New Jersey, New Jersey Monthly, September 2006
- ^ 2006 Ice hockey - Public, NJSIAA, accessed August 12, 2006