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District: Elwood School District Address: 286 Cuba Hill Rd Huntington, Ny 11743 Phone: (631) 266-5430 Grades: (grades 03 - 05)             3 4 5 Students: 631 Type: Regular elementary and secondary schools Locale: Urban Fringe of Large City Average Rating:   Serving all children in grades 3, 4, and 5, the James H. Boyd Intermediate School gives students the opportunity to participate in a broad academic program that builds upon their foundation years in the primary grades, while also preparing them for the demands of middle school. Students have a daily mathematics period focusing on computation and problem solving, a reading program emphasizing literature and basal skills, and a writing program based on specific grade-level objectives. Guidance and socialization skills are also taught through the language arts program. A hands-on science program is based on the use of manipulative materials and activities enhanced by a science lab. The lab also has a lending zoo and is moving ahead in the field of laser disk technology. All classrooms have their own computers, and the school has a comprehensive computer lab as well. The social studies program incorporates an interdisciplinary approach wherever possible and emphasizes research and reporting skills. Students also attend classes taught by specialists in art, vocal music, physical education, library, and computers. Fourth and fifth graders are able to participate in before-school musical performing groups in band, orchestra and chorus, with instrumental music lessons given during the regular school day. A comprehensive program of after-school clubs and activities is enjoyed by many students. Nearby public libraries... Library In City Distance From School   Harborfields Public Library     Greenlawn     1.97 miles     Commack Public Library District     Commack     2.84 miles     South Huntington Public Library     Huntington Station     3.13 miles     Northport Public Library     Northport     3.20 miles     Half Hollow Hills Community Public Library     Dix Hills     3.43 miles   James H. Boyd Intermediate School School Reviews 1 total Date posted: October 16, 2008 Posted by: parent of a student Rating: Review: The best! -- Student Info -- White, non-Hispanic: 81% Black, non-Hispanic: 8% Hispanic: 7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 4% Attendance rate: 96% Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program: 11% IEP students: 5% Migrant students: 0% Limited English proficient: 5% Student Suspensions / Year: 0    -- Staff Info -- School Head Principal: Sharon Mccabe Full Time Principals: 1 Full Time Assistant Principals: 1 Full Time Teachers: 39 Other Full Time Professional Campus Staff: 1 Part Time Teachers: 2 Average years teaching total: 12 Average years teaching in district: 9 First-year teachers: 3% Bachelor's degree: 8% Master's degree: 92% Doctorate degree: 0% Students per teacher: 17 Student Academic Scores and Performance Performance measurement: % meeting or exceeding standards   Grade 3 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   87% English Language Arts 2006   88%   Math 2007   96% Math 2006   96%   Grade 4 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   85% English Language Arts 2006   84%   Math 2007   91% Math 2006   90%   Grade 5 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   84% English Language Arts 2006   84%   Math 2007   88% Math 2006   81%    Map to James H. Boyd Intermediate School and other nearby schools

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