ANNUALREPORT 101HE NUTI.EYBOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY, NEWJERSEY SOIOOLYF.AR - 2001/2002 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY,NEWJERSEY SCHOOL YEAR -2001 /2002 NUTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEMBERS Term Expires Mr. John Cafone, President 2005 Mrs. Maria Alamo, Vice President 2003 Dr. Philip T. Casale 2004 Mr. Gerard Del Tufo 2005 Mr. Alan Genitempo 2004 Mr. Sal Olivo 2005 Dr. Gerard M. Parisi 2004 Mr. Joseph C. Pelaia 2003 Mr. Al Restaino 2003 ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino Superintendent of Schools Dr. James S. Vivinetto Assistant Superintendent Mr. James Mallen Secretary/Business Administrator Mr. Joseph Zarra Nutley High School Mr. John Calicchio Franklin Middle School Mrs. Cynthia Anne Healy Lincoln School Mrs. Mariana Franciosa Radcliffe School Mrs. Rosemary Clerico Spring Garden School Mr. Douglas T. Jones Washington School Mrs. Marylou Dowse Yantacaw School Miss Barbara Hirsch Director of Special Services NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Nutley, New Jersey August26,2002 Members of the Board of Education: The 2001/2002 school year was a wonderful year for our students, staff, and Board of Education. As in previous years, indications of academic success regarding the TerraNova, Grade 4 ESPA, Grade 8 GEPA and Grade 11 HSPA tests continue to reveal that our students are achieving quite well. Our students realized an exceptional year in special awarqs: • Johns Hopkins University Talent Search • Edward J. Blaustein Distinguished Scholars • National Merit Commended Students • National Merit Finalists • Mathcounts Math Team Awards • AP Scholar with Honor . • AP Scholars • Most Philosophical Student in America • New Jersey Monthly High School Ranking • Middle States A special thank you is in order to all of the faculty and students who participated in the above mentioned activities. Nutley athletes and musicians also continue to distinguish themselves with awards: Athletic Awards: • NNJIL Sportsmanship Award - Softball Team 2001 • Board #33 Basketball Officials Sportsmanship Award Essex County Recipients - Boys/Girls Basketball • Tennis Coach of the Year-Vincent Turturiello • 2002 Boys Tennis Championship Team - NNJIL Champions • 2002 Baseball Championship Team - Greater Newark Tournament Champions - NNJIL Champions -2- Music Awards: Nutley High School Larissa Lovejoy- Third highest score in Soprano Section · New Jerl?ey All State Chorus Music Festival - Aurora, Ohio • Concert Choir - First Pla·ce • Choralettes - First Place • Octets - First Place • Orchestra - First Place • Jazz Band - First Place • Concert Band - Second Place Holly Gilbert - Outstanding Vocal Soloist Award Jeff Klatsky - Outstanding Piano Accompanist Award Justin Hernandez - Outstanding Jazz Soloist Award Franklin Middle School • Concert Band - First Place Great Adventure Music Festival • Concert Choir - First Place Great Adventure Music Festival . • Madrigal Singers - First Place Great Adventure Music Festival Carnegie Hall - High School Choralettes and Middle School Concert Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in November - High School and Middle School Concert Choirs performed again in March Additional positive information pertaining to students proceeding to higher education and the scholarships they received, continues to be revealing and is reflected in the following pages. Please note that 92.5 percent of students will be going on to higher education and that they have been offered a total of $2,623,808 in scholarship awards. Our graduates continue to attend a diverse array of quality academic institutions throughout the nation. -3- Curriculum development occurred in the following areas: • K-6 Gifted and Talented Program Review • K-8 Guidance Program Review • 1-8 Compositional Writing...;. NLAT Review • 9-12 Advanced Placement Courses Review • 4-6 Health Education Curriculum Review • _ 1-8 Language Arts/Mathematics Basic Skills Curriculum Review • Grade 7 Mathematics Algebra 1 Exploratory Committee • 9-12 Mathematics Basic Skills Curriculum Review • Kindergarten Report Card Review • Primary Report Card Review The following initiatives continue to be implemented: • Montclair State University - The New Jersey Network for Educational Renewal • Seton Hall - Project Acceleration • Cisco Networking Academy Program-Levels 1 & 11 • C.A.S.T. - Communications Arts & Science Training-Levels 1, 11 &111 • World Languages (Elementary Schools/Seventh Grade) • Character Education • Music Programs - Madrigals/Jazz Ensemble • Five Year Facilities Plan/Bond Referendum • NJ State Mentoring Program • AP Latin V • Transition Program/Clara Maass • Staff Professional Development As we begin the 2002/2003 academic year, our school community can be certain that our excellent staff will continue its commitment to the development of our students. Kathleen C. Serafino, Ph.D. REPORT ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CLASS OF 2002 ENROLLMENT ..................................................................... 287 TOTAL APPLICANTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION .......... 245 % OF CLASS OF 2002 GOING ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ...... 92.5% Four-Year Training ................................................. ] 88 (71%) Two-Year Training/Business/Trade...... .. 5 7 (21.5%) Work/Military/Undecided........................................ 20 ( 7.5%) REPORT ON SCHOLASTIC AWARDS NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTME1VT CLASS OF 2002 SCHOLARSHIPS $2,289,968 GRANTS 333,840 $2,623,808 OFFERS ACCEPTED $1,327,340 OFFERS DECLINED 1,296,468 $2,623,808 NUTLEY PUBUC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: MEMBERS OF THE NUTLEY DATE: AUGUST 26, 2002 SCHOOL COMMUNITY FROM: THE NUTLEY BOARD OF SUBJECT: 2001/2002 STUDENT EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT TEST SCORES NATIONAL TERRANOVA TEST National Percentile of Mean NCE Grade ~ 1 i ~ .Q § z ~ 10 Reading n 90 85 83 n 77 79 78 78 Language Arts 84 93 89 86 82 84 80 76 83 Mathematics 88 88 86 84 80 82 78 80 83 Total 87 93 90 72 82 83 75 79 86 Science 75 75 87 74 75 82 72 73 Social Studies 86 86 76 71 75 68 70 77 Grade 4 ESPA Results % Part. Prof. % Prof. % Adv. Proficient Total% Prof. Mathematics 16.3 50.2 33.6 83.8 Language Arts 6.3 83.1 10.6 93.7 Grade 8 GEPA Summary Results % Part. Prof. % Prof. % Adv. Proficient Total% Prof. Language Arts 6.6 80.5 12.9 93.4 Mathematics 17.3 59.1 23.6 82.7 Science 6.0 65.6 28.4 94.0 Grade 11 HSPA Results(% passing): % Part. Prof. % Prof. % Adv. Proficient Total % Prof. Language Arts 2.4 79.5 18.1 97.6 Mathematics 11.2 59.6 29.3 88.9 Results such as these are due to a great total effort and we wish to thank everyone. CONTENTS NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL REPORT ..................................... 1 - 72 FRANKLIN SCHOOL REPORT. ......................................... 73 - 96 LINCOLN SCHOOL REPORT........................................... 97 - 107 RADCLIFFE SCHOOL REPORT. ...................................... 108-122 SPRING GARDEN SCHOOL REPORT. ............................. 123-136 WASHINGTON SCHOOL REPORT. ................................. 137 -144 YANTACAW SCHOOL REPORT ...................................... 145-158 ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE REPORT. .............................. 159-163 SPECIAL SERVICES REPORT ....................................... 164-168 ..J 0 0 :I: 0 u, :I: S2 :I: ~ ..J I­ :, z 1. NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL • Nutley, New Jersey 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT STUDENTS GRADE ENROLLED 9 325 10 334 11 288 12 264 1,211 STAFF Classroom Teachers 86 Administrators 3 Athletic Director 1 Guidance Personnel 4 Department Chairpersons/Coordinators 10 AV Coordinator 1 Librarian 1 Nurse 1 Special Education 5 Team Leader 1 Work Experience Coordinator 1 Computer Network Technician 2 Technology Teacher Coordinator 1 Student Assistance Coordinator 1 Permanent Subs 4 Instructional Aide 1 2. CONTENTS IN SEQUENCE PRINCIPAL'S REPORT BUSINESS EDUCATION , ENGLISH FINE/INDUSTRIAL ARTS WORLD LANGUAGES . GUIDANCE MATHEMATICS MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION , SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES MEDIA ATHLETICS PRINCIPAL'S REPORT 3. ANNUAL REPORT 2001-2002 The 2001-2002 school year was challenging, exciting and rewarding for both students and staff. This year was one of gro_wth,positive change, and student achievement. We are very proud of our school, our students, and their many accomplishments. Our students have distinguished themselves in every measurable area, receiving honors and recognition in academics, the arts, athletics, student activities, and community service. This would not be possible without the support and guidance provided by Dr. Serafino, Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education. On behalf of our students and our . school I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to them for their commitment to Nutley High School. In the Nutley School District, students come first and educational achievement is a priority. These many accomplishments are a wonderful reflection of the partnership that exists between the Superintendent's office, the school district, our professional staff, parents and the community. All share a common goal of providing the best possible advantages for our students and all have contributed and share in the success that results. I would also recognize our high school administrators, faculty and support staff. They work to provide a safe, positive and supportive school climate. Their commitment to our students, their concern for their well being, their knowledge, experience and dedication are key factors in student achievement and success. They strive to educate students who are confident, capable, socially responsible citizens, and contributing members of our society. As a school we are committed