EMS at a Glance
Founded: 1917
Community:
• Located inside Harrisonburg’s northern city limits, EMS is part of a rural and suburban community in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Enrollment: 386
• EMES - K-5: 64
• EMMS - 6-8: 104
• EMHS - 9-12: 218
Day School:
• Busing options from Bridgewater, Elkton, Harrisonburg & Waynesboro/Staunton
Boarding Students:
• Homestay arranged by the EMS Boarding Coordinator for up to 15 international students.
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:12
Faculty:
• Certified teachers, many who hold master's degrees and are involved in profession-related associations, leadership and hobbies.
Special Services:
• Reading and Study Skills (RSS), Individualized Intensive Instruction (III), and tutoring options are offered to students who need academic assistance.
SAT Averages - 2011 Mean and Score Ranges:
Reading Writing Math
569 539 558
500-640 460-620 510-620
AP and Honors Courses:
Honors
Advanced Music Statistics (AP)
Biotechnology Research Writing
Lit. for Enrichment (AP) World History (AP)
Molecular Biology (AP) Calculus (AP)
Optional Honors
Drama II Lit/ Writing 9 & 10
Algebra II Novel
Anabaptist Heritage Physics
Pre-Calculus Poetry
Biology Psychology
Chemistry Shakespeare
Christian Heritage Spanish III
Creative Writing Speech
Environmental Science US Government
Fiction US History
French III World Issues
Geometry World History
College Courses:
Upperclassmen may take college classes at Eastern Mennonite University or James Madison University.
Co-Curricular Summary:
• Athletics: interscholastic sports - 7 for boys, 7 for girls; 24 teams
• Drama: At least 3 productions per school year
• Music: Jr. & Sr. Choirs, Touring Choir, Strings, Winds, Jazz, Full Orchestra
• Experiential Education: Curricular-based trip enrichment program
Financial Aid:
• EMS offers limited financial aid based on family need as calculated by a third party.
Accreditation:
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1957
• Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) since 2002
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