ANNUALREPORT TOTHE NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY, NEWJERSEY SCHOOLYEAR - 1997/1998 ANNUALREPORT TOTHE NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY,NEW JERSEY SCHOOLYEAR - 1997/1998 ,___ .ILuLL~, -- L ___ .. ----------~~~--------------------------------------~~--~ .•...--1._, ___ _ NUTLEYPUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARDOF EDUCATION BOARDMEMBERS Term Expires Mr. Joseph Pelaia, President 2000 Mr. Vincent Moscaritola, Vice President 1999 Dr. Philip Casale 2001 Mrs. Michele Fleitell 2001 Mr. Steven Picciano 2001 Mr. Al Restaino 2000 Mrs. Maria Russo 2000 Dr. Joseph Scarpelli 1999 Mr. Louis Williams 1999 ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino Superintendent of Schools Mr. John H. Walker Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mr. John C. Sincaglia Secretary/Business Administrator Miss Barbara Hirsch Director of Special Services Mr. Mario Cocchiola Nutley High School Dr. James Vivinetto Franklin School Dr. Dorothy Mutch Lincoln School Mrs. Mariana Francioso Radcliffe School Miss Lucy Anello Spring Garden School Mr. Carmine D'Aloia Washington School Mr. John Calicchio Yantacaw School NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION Nutley, NewJersey Superintendent's Report August 31, 1998 Letter from the Superintendent of Schools to the Board of Education pertaining to the 1997/1998 School Year Membersof the Board of Education: The 1997/1998 school year was a wonderful year for our students, staff, and Board of Education. As in previous years, indications of academic success regarding the EWT, Nutley Achievement, IOWA,and HSPTtests continue to reveal that our students are achieving quite well. Once again, our combine SATscore of 1018 exceeded both the State and national averages. Our PSATinitiatives approved by the Board enhanced our total effort re the Achievement Testing Program. Once again, our seventh grade students realized an exceptional year.in the mathematics and verbal portions of the Johns Hopkins University Talent Search. Particularly gratifying again, was the selection of high school Edward J. Blaustein Distinguished Scholars. All three sections of the HSPT test was passed by 99.5 percent of our seniors. Also, Franklin School's eighth grade students passed the EWT"early warning test" in significant numbers - 99.2 percent in reading, 98.3 percent in writing and 96.6 percent in mathematics. 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 numerous awards. The NNJILTournament Championship was won by our golf team. The rifle team won the NJIRL League and State Championship. Also, the bowling team were County Champions. The music department participated in the Toronto North American 1998 Music Festival. First place awards were given to: Choralettes in vocal competition, NHSRaider Choir, NHSWinter Guard and NHS Twirling Guard. 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 86 percent of students will be going on to higher education and that they have been offered a total of $1,534,959 in scholarship awards. Our graduates continue to attend a diverse array of quality academic institutions throughout the nation. Curriculum development occurred in the following areas: K-8 mathematics, K-8 science, K-12 art and K-12 music. District curriculum guides were revised to meet proficiencies of the NewJersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Continued in-service was provided in the following areas: Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP), critical thinking, technology implementation, open-ended assessment in mathematics, and the use of hands-on materials in science/mathe­ matics instruction. Other areas of the curriculum were also refined and made current. As we begin the 1998/1999 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. REPORTON COLLEGE AVMISSIONS CLASSOF 1998 ENROLLMENT•••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••.•••••••• 29 9 TOTALAPPLICANTS PURSUING HIGHER EVUCATION ••••• 257 %OF CLASSOF 1998 GOINGON TO POST-SECONVARYEVUCATION •••••• 86% FoUJt-Yea.4T4ai.n-i.ng ••••••••••••••••• 194 (64. 8%) Two-Yea.4T4ai.n-i.ng/Bt:.L6inU4/T4ade ••• 63 (21.1%) Wo4k./MLf..U:.a.4y I Undeclded. •.• • • • • • • • • • 4 2 (14.1%) REPORTON SCHOUSfIC AfllARVS NUTLEYHIGH SCHOOL GUIVANCE VEPARTMENT CLASSOF 1998 SCHOLARSHIPS $1,534,959 GRANTS 15,800 $7,550,759 OFFERSACCEPTEV $1,494,759 OFFERSVECLINEV 56,000 $1,550,759 NUTLEYPUBLIC SCHOOLS Office of the Superintendent TO: MEMBERSOF THE NUTLEY DATE: JUNE22, 1998 SCHOOLCOMMUNITY FROM:THE NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION TOPIC: 1997/1998 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTTEST SCORES NATIONAL IowaTests of Basic Skills National Percentile Rank Grade K 1 -2 3 4 5 6 7 WordAnalysis 99 99 99 Reading Comprehension 96 96 91 90 84 84 87 Language Arts 96 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 Mathematics 96 99 98 96 96 93 97 91 Core Total 95 99 99 97 95 96 98 93 EARLYWARNING TEST Grade 8 Reading - 99.2 Writing - 98.3 Mathematics - 96.6 Excellent results such as these are due to a great total effort and we wish to thank everyone involved. NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION 1,1,11 CONTENTS NUTLEYHIGH SCHOOL REPORT.................... 1 - 97 FRANKLINSCHOOL REPORT ....................... 98 - 126 LINCOLNSCHOOL REPORT ........................ 127 - 138 RADCLIFFESCHOOL REPORT ...................... 139 - 148 SPRINGGARDEN SCHOOL REPORT .................. 149 - 160 WASHINGTONSCHOOL REPORT ..................... 161 - 168 YANTACAWSCHOOL REPORT ...................... 169 - 184 SPECIALSERVICES REPORT..................... 185 - 189 1,n1 I ..J 0 ::c0 u V) ::c c.i:, -::c >­ LL.I ..J !:; z I, 1. NUTLEY IDGH SCHOOL NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY 1997 - 1998 ANNUAL REPORT STUDENTS ENROLLED GRADE 9 284 10 278 11 237 12 291 1090 STAFF: Classroom Teachers 85 Administrators 2 Guidance Personnel 4 Department Chairpersons/Coordinators 11 AV Coordinator 1 Librarian 1 Special Education 4 Team Leader 1 2. CONTENTS IN SEQUENCE PRINCIPAL'S REPORT BUSINESS EDUCATION ENGLISH FINE/INDUSTRIAL ARTS WORLD LANGUAGES GUIDANCE MATHEMATICS MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES LIBRARY MEDIA COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION ATHLETICS ~ C 0.. LIJ 0:: V) -..J 0..< 1-1 uz 1-1 0:: 0.. 3. Nutley High School Annual Report 1997-1998 As the 1997-98 school year comes to an end, I want to express my thanks to the Board of Education and the central administration, especially Dr. Frank T.Votto, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. John Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, and-Mr. John Sincaglia, Business Administrator. I would also like to thank the administrative team at the high school, the faculty and other staff for all of their support this past year. This has been a challenging and fulfilling year in that we had an administrative team that included several new members who were able to achieve measurable success. The year ended on a high note with a graduation program that was viewed by many as a lovely ceremony. The staff at Nutley High School is always striving_for excellence to the Nth degree and the following reports will substantiate the quality of our school. IMPROVEMENTSTO OURCURRICULUM 1. We hav~ placed more emphasis on reading in English I through th~ N.U.T.S.H.E.L.L. program which is a joint effort of the English Department and the school library. 2. We are in the process ofreviewing the grade alignment of U.S. History III and IV. 3. New textbooks that enriched all curriculum were purchased and used by sev~ral departments. 4. We have added a great deal to our technology base with the addition of more computers, new and improved software and the wiring of our school for the INTERNET. We are looking forward to being on line and the enrichment it will bring to our classrooms. 5. We are encouraging our professional staff to promote the idea of more academic competitions for our students throughout New Jersey. 6. We are expanding our inclusion classes for the 1998-99 school year. This past year, we had two inclusion classes in U.S. History and Biology.· We are adding Spanish I and Environmental Science to the program. Each class will be made up of regular and special education students and be staffed by a regular and special education teacher. These classes will enhance the learning of both student groups within the same classroom. · · 7. We are encouraging the professional growth of our staff by attending more workshops and seminars. 4. OTHERIMPROVEMENTS 1. We have attempted to improve our club program by initiating a club week. This program included a membership drive and Club Banner Day at a football game on the Oval. New clubs were also added. I 2. Our students entered more academic competitions throughout the area and we will encourage more of this in the future. 3. We have conducted a survey of the class of 1997 to help us elaborate our bomputer applications curriculum. 4. We have resurrected the Octets singing group and established our Raider Chorus as a mixed chorus. Our male population is being encouraged to participate in these singing activities. 5. We are working hard to improve the size of our Raider Marching Band . , I 6. We have resurrected our outstanding Career Day Program and established a career week. Two assembly programs were added and two outstanding keynote speakers delivered inspirational messages to motivate our students toward future gdals. 7. School spirit and pride are evident at Nutley High School. 8. For the first time ever, three pep rallies were held (fall, winter and spring sports). I TESTING Out students continue to perform with commendable success on the HSPT.- The entire senior class of 1998 has fulfilled the state-mandated testing obligation. At present, 99 .5% of the current junior class have mastered the testing proficiencies. BSI and ESL Staff continue to measurably enhance many students opportunities for effective performance on the HSPT. Mathematics and English coordinators, as well as BSI instructors, were partitularly gratified by student achievement on the TAP which was administered in April. Far fewer students failed to master the tenth grade testing proficiency levels than was the case last year.