Education

Elmira City School District
951 Hoffman Street
Elmira NY 14905
Tel: (607) 735-3000
Fax: (607) 735-3002

The Elmira City School District encompasses 206 square miles and services 7,500 students in 13 schools: eight elementary, two middle and three high schools. The district mission is "Every Student Succeeds," a goal that is achieved by a challenging curriculum, an emphasis on civility and character development, effective student assistance programs, career development through SCT BOCES and comprehensive special education services.

District students excel in academics; SAT scores in the district annually exceed state and national norms. A large number of graduates go on to college, technical programs or the military. Elmira alumni include Eileen Collins (the first female shuttle commander), Ernie Davis (the first African American Heisman Trophy winner) and world-famous designer Tommy Hilfiger.

The district continually strives for improvement. Schools that underachieve must form rigorous plans for improvement. After-school tutoring, summer school and practice tests help students improve their performance on state assessments.

The district's curriculum has been recognized statewide as a model for other schools. The large staff development program is also well-known for giving teachers an opportunity to improve their skills.

The Elmira district budget is more than $95.6 million. Approximately 64 percent of the budget comes in state aid, with 29 percent raised through property taxes. The district keeps tax increases to a minimum, with an average tax increase of less than 3 percent over the past 10 years.

In 2000, the district began an $88 million capital improvement project to modernize facilities, expand and improve accessibility. Completed buildings have large, modern libraries, bright classrooms and cafeterias. Safety has also been improved, with video cameras, door sensors and limited visitor entry at all schools.

Elmira offers a wealth of sports and extracurricular activities for students. Modified sports offer middle school students a chance to participate. District high school teams include swimming, wrestling and golf. Both high schools offer varsity and JV football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, bowling, track and field and volleyball. The annual Erie Bell football game raises the cross-town rivalry between Elmira Free Academy and Southside High School.

The district also offers numerous opportunities for participation in music and drama. Elementary, middle and high school bands give students of all skill levels an opportunity to perform. The high school music program sends dozens of students to New York State School Music Association festivals each year and has earned national recognition for producing talented musicians. Each high school drama department produces an annual musical in the spring.

Other extracurricular activities encourage service to the community, civic involvement and academic excellence. High schools clubs include National Honor Society, Quiz Team, Key Club, Yearbook Club, Student Council, Art Club, Model UN and more. Middle school students who participate in the Extended Day after-school program participate in crafts, social clubs, academic programs, sports and career exploration.

The schools of the Elmira City School District include:

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Private Schools

Holy Family Catholic Schools
Business Office
301 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY14905
Tel: (607) 734-0841
Fax: (607) 732-5432

The Holy Family Catholic Schools serve students from Daycare, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through grade 8, who live in Chemung County and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Class sizes do not exceed 25 students. Certified teachers follow teaching guidelines established by the New York State Department of Education and the Diocese of Rochester Department of Catholic Schools. The programs are structured to meet the needs of each age group and are designed to assist each child in developing life-long spiritual, academic, physical and emotional learning skills.
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Notre Dame High School
1400 Maple Avenue
Elmira, NY 14904
Tel: (607) 734-2267

Notre Dame is a Catholic high school dedicated to providing an education focused on Christian values and academic excellence. The Notre Dame curriculum includes New York State Regents courses and Advanced Placement college preparatory courses. Students participate in a variety of activities including art club, key club, drama club, and ski club and compete in a variety of athletics including football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and more. Most graduates go on to higher education and excel in attaining their lifelong goals.
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Elmira Christian Academy
235 East Miller Street
Elmira, New York 14904
(607) 734-7195

ECA. is operated and controlled by the board of Elmira Christian Center. Teachers have completed degree requirements that qualify them to be professionally equal or superior to the standards of the State Board of Education. ECA's teachers come from a variety of local evangelical churches. ECA students participate in a variety of activities and athletics.
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Chemung Valley Montessori School
23 Winters Road
Elmira NY 14903
Tel: (607) 562-8754
Fax: (607) 562-3655

The Chemung Valley Montessori School was founded in 1974 and offers a fully-certified Montessori program at the preprimary, kindergarten, and elementary levels. The school operates five days a week and offers before and after school programs for enrolled students.
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Elmira College
One Park Place
Elmira NY 14901
Admissions: (800) 935-6472
Operator: (607) 735-1800

Elmira College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college emphasizing both general and professional education in the belief that this provides the best preparation for responsible global citizenship and a lifetime of careers.

Each academic program is built upon strong general education in the liberal arts and sciences, with special attention given to the development of communication skills and the exploration of world cultures. Students also have the opportunity to participate in field experience projects related to career goals, and the College provides an unique range of other off-campus learning options, including a community service requirement.

Elmira College offers baccalaureate degrees in various fields including Business, Education, Nursing, Biology, Chemistry, Literature, Psychology, Political Science, Accounting, Theatre, History, Speech and Hearing, and several other fields of study in the sciences and social sciences. Masters Programs are offered in Education and Management with specializations in Information Technology Management, Health Services Management, and Emergency-Distaster Preparedness Management. Advanced Certificate Programs in Mark Twain Studies and Training of Trainers is also available. In addition, the college provides courses during weeknights, weekends, and during the summer for Part Time or Continuing Education students.

The Elmira College campus is located on the North side of the City of Elmira and consists of over 40 acres and 25 buildings for instructional, residential, social, and cultural programs. Elmira College is also home to the Mark Twain Study, an octagonal study in which Mark Twain wrote some of his most famous works, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court". It is the home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies and includes the Mark Twain Exhibit in Hamilton Hall.
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Corning Community College
1 Academic Drive
Corning NY 14830
Admissions: (607) 962-9220
General: (607) 962-9011

Corning Community College offers an extensive yet affordable range of educational, cultural, and social opportunities to a diverse population of Full and Part Time learners. CCC focuses on student achievement by stressing quality teaching and personal attention. An emphasis on high standards of quality and technological advancement provides a flexible learning environment in which students are prepared for a life of service to their professions and their communities in a globally interdependent society. CCC promotes intellectual and personal growth, meets the educational needs of the community through transfer, career, certificate, and training programs, and enhances economic development.

The main CCC campus is located about 15 miles from Elmira on Spencer Hill in Corning, New York. CCC also has a branch campus at Airport Corporate Park in Big Flats and a Criminal Justice Center featuring the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy in East Corning.

CCC offers over 45 programs of study in fields such as Business, Computers, Health Services, Human Services, Protective Services, and Technologies. CCC graduates earn a two year Associates Degree or certificate that prepares them for successful careers in Law Enforcement, Business, Auto Mechanics, Computer Repair, or as an Emergency Medical Technician.
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Elmira Business Institute
303 N. Main Street
Elmira NY, 14901
(607) 733-7177
(800) 843-1812

Elmira Business Institute is a privately owned business college offering degree and certificate programs that focus on providing career training for fields such as Medical Assistant, Accounting, Legal Office Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Technology, Medical Office Assistant, and Business Accounting. The mission of EBI is to enhance the ability of each student enrolled through career education.

EBI offers several student support services including a Career Placement Office that provides career placement assistance to EBI graduates for life. Other services include housing assistance, child care referrals, internship programs, and academic support.

Located in Langdon Plaza in Downtown Elmira, EBI may be the jumpstart you need to begin your career.
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