Outcomes
Our goal at EMS is to launch graduates into the world who are equipped mentally, emotionally, academically, and spiritually to navigate their future. We are proud of all of our students, whether they pursue higher education, a wage-earning job, training in the trades, voluntary service, or a "gap year" experience after graduation.
Four members of the class of '22 (see the photo caption, right) completed programs at Massanutten Technical Center, preparing them for jobs and further study in particular areas of that help fulfill our mission of preparing students to excellence, integrity, and service in the world.
Class of 2022 College Acceptances:
EMHS teachers and administrators strive to nurture each graduate into whole people with skills that will serve them well in the next stage of their lives, whether that is in college, the work force or volunteer work. Our graduates stand out in college and university settings as strong writers and critical thinkers. They have developed study skills, self awareness and emotional maturity that prepare them for a complex, inter-connected world.
Curriculum
Minimum Graduation Requirements
• 4 credits of English
• 3 credits of mathematics
• 3 credits of science
• 3 credits of social studies
• 2 credits of physical and health education (including driver’s education)
• 2 credits of Bible
• 1 credit of fine arts
• .5 credit of family & consumer science
• 9.5 credit of electives
Student Outcomes
EMHS does not rank students as the small size and composition of our student body does not yield meaningful data.
Class of 2022 (36 graduates)
- 81% went on to higher education
- 11% embarked on a gap year to pursue a service assignment with a church or other learning agency
- 8% entered the workforce full time
- GPA range was 1.9786 to 4.3834.
National Merit Finalists: Since 1998 we have had 60 commended scholars, 18 finalists and one presidential scholar.
AP and Honors Courses
Advanced Music
Analytical Writing
Biology (AP)
Biotechnology
Calculus (AP)
Chemistry (AP)
English Literature and Composition (AP)
Scientific Research Methods Statistics (AP)
World History (AP)
Optional Honors
Algebra II
English 9 & 10 (2nd semester)
Novel
Short Fiction
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science
Physics
Spanish III, IV
Biology
Geometry
Poetry
Speech
Dual Enrolled Robotics I-IV
Chemistry
Global Anabaptism
Pre-Calculus
US History
Creative Writing
Global Christianity
Psychology
World Issues
Kingdom Living
Shakespeare
World History
Orchestra
Organic Chemistry
EMS Students in the News
The FIFA World Cup soccer tournament — set to kick off in Qartar on Sunday, Nov. 20 — is creating a buzz at Eastern Mennonite School, from both a fun and serious perspective. The soccer-loving school, which marked its 1,000th boys varsity soccer match this past season, will stream World Cup games in the dining hall throughout the tournament for lunchtime viewing, and in a common area for students to watch during study halls. But the “underbelly” of the games is something students are also…
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