About Us

Emma Lazarus High school offers a unique program for students who are English language learners. Our programs are designed to support diverse, older students learning English as they complete their high school studies, while also preparing them to enter institutions of higher learning.  Technology is infused into every aspect of the classroom: students and teachers have personal laptops, and we use equipment such as iPads, video cameras, audio recorders, and professional software on a daily basis.  We are very excited to announce that Emma Lazarus High School has been named the #1 High School in the United States of America for low-income students and #20 in America's Top High Schools in 2014 by Newsweek magazine!

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Student Corner

 Students posing together at Camp Getaway 

Announcements

  • HANDCRAFT CLUB

    Every Thursday after school.  Starts November 2nd.

     

    Room 213 - Ms. Clark

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  • PING PONG CLUB

    See Ms. Rochon - Room 219 for more information

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  • Badminton Club

    See Ms. Dong in Room 204B for more information

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  • Girl’s Soccer Club

    See Ms. Zhang - Room 204A for more information

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  • Yoga Club

    See Ms. Rucki - room 221C for more information

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  • Sister’s Circle Club

    See Ms. Fatou in the College Office for more information

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  • New York Discovery Club

    See Ms. Chiu & Ms. Day in room 210 for more information

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  • Volleyball Club

    See Ms. Rosario in room 206

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  • Video Games Club

    See Ms. Rosario in room 206

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  • Music Club

    See Ms. Beato in room 206 for more information

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  • Running Club

    See Ms. Ritter in 404D for more information

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Calendar

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    Eid al-Fitr, schools closed

    SCHOOLS CLOSED

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    Spring Recess, schools closed

    SCHOOLS CLOSED

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OUR MISSION

To provide a safe, secure and academically rigorous environment and program to second language students. Graduating students will be bilingual and uniquely qualified to enter institutions of higher learning, the global economy and the world of work.

EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS

  • English Immersion
  • College Credit-bearing Courses
  • Individual Student Laptops
  • College Preparatory Courses
  • Advanced & Regents Diplomas Awarded
  • 18+ Languages Spoken on Site
  • High College Acceptance Rate
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Technology-integrated Curriculum
  • Intimate Student Population of 315
  • Free Meals & Transportation
  • Free Educational Trips
  • Paid Internships

PROGRAMS

  • National Honor Society
  • College Now/City University Partnership
  • Advisory classes
  • Learning to Work Program
  • Student Mentoring
  • Arts & Theatre classes
  • PM School & Summer Course Offerings
  • Student Government
  • Job-readiness Seminars & Trainings

LEARNING TO WORK PROGRAM

The goals of the LTW Program are to help students: 
  • Expand their knowledge of career options
  • Use their educational, and internship activities as a base for achieving longer-term goals
  • Develop work readiness skills
  • Improve educational achievement

ELHS Theme Song

Written by Saidkamol Javadov, this video features Emma Lazarus students and staff.