William A. Shine Great Neck South High School (commonly Great Neck South, GNSHS or South High School) is an American public four-year high school. It is located in Lake Success, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12. However, GNSHS is officially listed in Great Neck. Great Neck South is one of three high schools in the Great Neck School District, which includes Great Neck North High School and Village School. The school opened its doors in 1958 and it was named Great Neck South High School until it was renamed in 2006.
Great Neck South offers its 1,342 students 19 Advanced Placement courses, an independent study program to explore academic pursuits, career training, career internship program, differentiated instruction for qualified students, inclusion of selected students with disabilities, separate classrooms for students with disabilities, and resource room. There is also a separate class that is designed for students with disabilities. The school also allows students to avail themselves of vocational courses on a half day basis at BOCES. The school offers students extracurricular activities, including a variety of clubs. Students also have the option to compete in the school's athletic programs. A school publication, the Southerner has reported on athletics, academic and extracurricular issues, and news of the school and community.
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