Welcome to Tappan Zee High School!
Tappan Zee High School is a 9-12 school in the South Orangetown School District.  We combine a challenging academic program in a supportive and encouraging environment.  We believe that all students are capable of learning on a high level and we provide the environment for all our students to be successful.  We are happy to offer a wide variety of courses, including 17 AP courses, college level classes, unique art and music classes and a diverse elective program.  We are also proud of our results on regents exams, AP tests and SAT tests.

Edward Bolan, Principal
845-680-1606
ebolan@socsd.org

 


 Sheila Silverman
Assistant Principal
 845-680-1655
ssilverman@socsd.org
Juliet L. Gevargis
 Assistant Principal
845-680-1650
jgevargis@socsd.org

What Makes Tappan Zee High an Excellent School:

  • Seventeen AP Courses

  • A Science research course leading to the Intel Science Talent Search)

  • Collaborative teaching classes in English, Social Studies, Math and Science

  • Varied elective courses in art, business, music and technology (including an award winning music program)

  • Technology integrated into the classroom experience along with 3 computer labs, and 1 mobile laptop lab

  • A myriad of co-curricular activities including peer mediation,  peer leadership, mentoring programs, community involvement through our Interact Club and many more

  • An extensive athletic program

  • A Learning Center to support student achievement and success

  • A new 12th grade English program that includes seminar courses and experimental learning on a college level

  • Active Physics which is conceptually based will provide hands-on experiences for students using Physics concepts

 
  Tappan Zee High School
15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY  10962
 Grades 9-12
School Hours:  7:35a.m. - 2:20p.m.
Lunch Hours:  11:24a.m. - 1:35p.m.
Main Office:  845-680-1600 ext. 45
Fax:  845-680-1950


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STEPS
Screening, Treatment, and Education to Promote Strength

 Tappan Zee High School and South Orangetown Community Awareness of Substance Abuse, SOCASA have chosen to participate in STEPS, a new and exciting program developed by the New York University Child Study Center with a grant from New York State.  - Read more

For access code information please contact:
Kristin Dietz Trautman, L.C.S.W.
Associate Director, STEPS
NYU Child Study Center
New York, N.Y.
(646) 724-0380
 Steps@nyumc.org
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Managing Head Lice A Parent's Survival Guide
In keeping with our security procedures we want to remind anyone who wishes to enter any SOCSD building that you will be required to present a photo ID to the security guard prior to entering.  Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated as the safety of our children is our number one concern.