2010-2011 Annual Report
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ANNUALREPORT 'ID THE NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY, NEWJERSEY SCHOOLYEAR 2010/2011 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY SCHOOL YEAR - 2010/2011 NUTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEMBERS Term Expires Mr. Kenneth Reilly, President 2011 Mr. James Kuchta, Vice President 2013 Mr. Charles Kucinski 2013 Mr. Vincent Moscaritola 2011 Dr. Robert Reid 2013 Mr. Steve Rogers 2012 Mrs. Deborah Russo 2012 Mr. Walter Sautter 2011 Mr. Thomas Sposato 2012 ADMINISTRATORS Mr. Joseph Zarra Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Mariana Franciosa Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Karen Yeamans Secretary/Business Administrator Mr. Gregory Catrambone Nutley High School · Mr. John Calicchio John H. Walker Middle School Mrs. Lorraine Restel Lincoln School Mr. Michael Kearney Radcliffe School Mrs. Rosemary Clerico Spring Garden School Mr. Douglas T. Jones Washington School Mr. David Sorensen Yantacaw School Mr. Arthur Monaco (Interim) Director of Special Services REPORT ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CLASS OF 2011 June 23', 2011 ENROLLMENT ........................................................................ 313 TOTAL APPLICANTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION ................... 295 % OF CLASS OF 2011 GOING ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION........ 94% Four-Year College/University ........................................ 230 (73.5%) Two-Year College............................ .. ... .. .. 52 (16.6%) Other Post-Secondary School................. ....... 13 ( 4.2%) Military ......_ ........................ .-........................................................ 4 ( 1.2%) Full-Time Employment.............................................................. 8 ( 2.6%) Undecided................................................................................... 6 ( 1.9%) REPORT ON SCHOLASTIC AW ARDS NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT CLASS.OF 2011 SCHOLARSHIPS $2,405,505 GRANTS 161,747 $2,567,252 OFFERS ACCEPTED $1,528,462 OFFERS DECLINED 1,038,790 $2,567,252 ' CONTENTS NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL REPORT..................................... 1 - 78 J.H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT ........................... 79 -122 LINCOLN SCHOOL REPORT. .......................................... 123 -144 RADCLIFFE SCHOOL REPORT ....................................... 145 -155 SPRING GARDEN SCHOOL REPORT .............................. 156-171 WASHINGTON SCHOOL REPORT. .................................. 172-185 YANTACAW SCHOOL REPORT. ..................................... 186 - 200 SPECIAL SERVICES REPORT ........................................ 201 -203 GIFTED AND TALENTED ............................................... 204- 205 STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELORS .......................... 206 - 252 SIXTH GRADE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ................... ' 253 - 254 ' .J 0 0 :::c: 0 U) :::c: C) :::c: (u .J 1- :) z 1 • NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2010 - 2011 ANNUAL REPORT MR. GREGORY CATRAMBONE PRINCIPAL 2. CONTENTS PRINCIPAL'S REPORT GUIDANCE BUSINESS AND CREATIVE ARTS ENGLISH MATHEMATICS MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD LANGUAGES ATHLETICS LIBRARY MEDIA SAC COORDINATOR SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PROGRAM COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM 3. PRINCIPAL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2010~2011 As the 2010-2011 school year comes to an end, I want to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Zarra, Superintendent of Schools, for his leadership as well as the Nutley Board of Education for their support of our school and our students. Also, our high school administrators, faculty, and support staff must be acknowledged for their dedication and commitment to our students. As a school, we continue to be committed to our students. We are always mindful of our responsibility to them, their families, and their dreams and aspirations. Our administration and teachers provide a safe and supportive learning environment where students can grow and develop to their fullest potential. We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments in many areas. They have distinguished themselves in academics, the arts, athletics, student activities, and community service. These accomplishments are a very positive reflection of the great working relationship and partnership that exists between the superintendent, board of education, administration, teachers, staff, parents, and the community. They have all contributed and share in the success of our students. As this report outlines, each department in our school continues to develop to meet the changing interests and needs of our students, changing trends in education, in our society, and current federal and state mandates. Additionally, we are proud to point out that while teaching and nurturing our students, many of our own staff has been recognized for their own accomplishments in education. Noteworthy among the many achievements for this school year are the following: • Many of our students were honored for their academic and athletic accomplishments. Two students were named National Merit Commended Scholar, six were named AP Scholar, five were named AP Scholar with Distinction, and one was named AP Scholar with Honor. Additionally, our partnership with UMDNJ, Seton Hall, and Montclair State University continues to offer our students and staff outstanding educational opportunities. Vocational and technical subjects were available in shared-time programs. Job shadowing was offered in conjunction with the School-To-Careers Program. ' • SAT scores continue to be a priority at Nutley High School. We address this goal in all of our academic classes as well as SAT prep courses offered during the school year in the evening and zero period, as well as during the summer Princeton Review. A SAT class was offered to juniors and seniors for the 2010-2011 school year. Our SAT scores are consistent with the state and national averages for all percentiles. The mean score for the class of 2011 was 498 in critical reading, 513 in writing, and 516 in math. • In the area of state mandated testing, out of our total student population of two hundred seventy-two, 96% passed the Language Arts Literacy and 89% passed the Mathematics portion of the HSP A. We made safe harbor for both Language Arts and Mathematics within the Special Ed. subgroup. An action plan was developed to address those students in need of remediation. A "zero" period and specific junior math course that meets the HSP A 4. requirements is being redesigned and will be implemented again in the fall. All graduating seniors in the Class of 2011 successfully passed the HSP A and/or ASHA. Our NJ Pass results show that our sophomores achieved average/above average in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In the same disciplines, the freshmen scores illustrate positive indicators of our students' scholastic growth. • The World Language staff is extremely proud of the success and achievements of many of our students who have distinguished themselves in various aspects of the foreign language experience. Our Latin classes participated in the National/International Latin Exam. 1Many of our students received recognition of gold and silver medals, as well as certificates of merit. • Students from the Creative Arts and Business Departments were the recipients of numerous awards including the annual Rotary Art Competition, Representative Bill Pascrell's U.S. House of Representatives "An Artistic Discovery" art competition (2nd and 3rd place), Fairleigh Dickenson Business Idea competition (semi-finalist), TEACH@15 Award competition (1st place $500.00). William Paterson Art Competition (Best Digital Manipulation), Iris Oil Competition (1st place). I Seniors in our TV/Radio Production classes earned 3 credits from the Rider Universi~y PASS Program. These students created a video documentary for the Passaic Valley Water i Commission and received a gift of $2,000.00 from the PVWC. Additionally the students created a PSA (on destructive driving) for the National Organization for Youth Safety Contest and placed 2nd in the nation receiving a check for $5,000.00. The TV/Radio Production classes also created a PSA for the Brain Injury Association and placed 1st receiving a check for $3,000.00. • Our AP Biology students traveled to Sedge Island Natural Resource Educational Cen~er located within New Jersey's first Marine Conservation zone. The three day workshop gave students the opportunity to explore both the natural and cultural history of the region fsing hands-on methods that included marsh walks, kayak tours, fishing, crabbing, and clarpming techniques. Further investigation of the marine environment was done using nets, microscopes, and field guides. The NHS Science Department took the lead role in the Green Schools Initiative throughout the school district. The Green School Initiative utilizes teacher training, energy monitoring tools, classroom lessons, and reporting tools to monitor the amount of energy each school uses. • The Social Studies Department continued their community outreach with projects an<;i programs designed to address the veterans of foreign wars, voter registration, mock election, political debate, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and the Holocaust and Genocide Education. Additionally, our elected officials on a local and state level were invited to Nutley High School as guest speakers. • Our students' educational experiences have included domestic and international travdl. Our choir performed in various venues throughout San Francisco, California. This summer the Raider Marching Band will be traveling to Rome, Italy, performing at the Festival Gala Concert at Chiostro