FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

S e a s o 2018 n ANNUAL2003 REPORT T O T H E COMMUNITY Our Schools A Diverse Community of Approximately 10,800 Students and 1,300 Faculty & Staff

Colts Neck High School ’s 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Girls Track team won the Central Jersey Group III (732) 761-0190 Championship for the first time in the school’s history 2 Robertsville Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 431-8360 Freehold High School’s Jazz Band performed a lunchtime concert at the Monmouth County Freehold Township High School Courthouse 281 Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 431-8460

Howell High School 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Freehold Township High (732) 919-2131 School’s Ice Hockey Team volunteered at a soup kitchen in Asbury Park 20 Church Lane, Englishtown, NJ 07726 (732) 792-7200

Marlboro High School Howell High School students 95 North Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746 were selected to perform in (732) 617-8393 the All-State Chorus

Central Administration Building 11 Pine Street, Englishtown, NJ 07726 (732) 792-7300 Four members of Manalapan High School’s Girl Up Club Who We Serve attended NBC’s TODAY show’s Colts Neck Township, Englishtown Borough, Farmingdale celebration for International Borough, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell Day of the Girl Township, Manalapan Township and Marlboro Township

Freehold Regional High School District Mission Six The schools of the Freehold Regional High School District form a diverse and supportive community offering innovative students won medals at the and comprehensive programs that inspire students to FCCLA State Leadership maximize their potential, preparing them to navigate an Conference evolving global society.

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From Our Superintendent

It is impossible to recognize all the fantastic accomplishments of our students and staff over the last year in the limited pages of this report.

The Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) continues to serve as a lighthouse district in the state and nation in providing the highest quality educational experience for students. We continue to be guided by our strategic plan, Compass 2.0, and its four core focus areas: Whole Child, Student Growth and Learning, Equity and Opportunity, and Community Partnerships. Our vision for the district is to empower all students to identify and develop their passions in rigorous coursework.

To that end, we have expanded our post-secondary partnerships to include two new ones with the Institute of Technology (NJIT). Students in the Web Design pathway program will be able to take the NJIT course, Information Systems 219 Advanced Website Development. Students successfully completing the course will receive college credits that appear on a NJIT transcript. In addition, students in Howell High School’s Engineering and Technology program will participate in NJIT’s pre-apprenticeship MechaFORCE program in advanced manufacturing. Partnerships like these provide excellent opportunities for students to pursue their passions and gives the advantage of additional preparation for their careers after high school, whether that be at a college, university or in a trade.

At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, FRHSD moved to a rotating block schedule which provides 67 minutes of instructional time for each class. The longer periods allow for greater depth of instruction and increases the opportunity for teachers to utilize differentiated and varied teaching strategies (e.g. cooperative learning, inquiry-based lessons, simulations), as well as student-centered learning experiences and instructional approaches. After surveying our students regarding the new rotating block schedule, the majority have reported positive experiences with the structure.

With over 300 community partnerships in place, our students gain practical, real- world experience through their interactions with our partners. Whether it’s job shadowing or post-secondary credit earning opportunities, these partnerships help provide students with invaluable tools, skills, and experiences that provide a real-world connection that reinforces classroom learning and contextualizes it in the world that awaits them after their formal schooling is complete.

While there were many successes this past year, we continue to look for ways to improve the educational experience for all of our students. I look forward to another exciting school year of teaching, learning, and extraordinary student accomplishments and thank you for your continued support of our children.

Warmest regards, Charles Sampson Superintendent of Schools

3 Strategic Plan - Compass 2.0 Embracing a Plan for the Future

The Freehold Regional High School District is a model of excellence among school districts, both locally and nationally. Our work, guided by our most recent strategic plan, Compass 2.0, is aimed at ensuring that all of our students have opportunities to develop their passions in rigorous courses and programs. Through this commitment, we have developed unique approaches to the analysis of student achievement, the development of curricula and programs, and the professional development of our leaders and teachers.

Social Emotional Learning Survey Results During summer and fall of 2018, Guidance Supervisors in collaboration with school counselors analyzed the data from the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey that was administered to all students in grades nine through eleven during the 2017-2018 school year. The FRHSD partnered with Hanover Research to conduct the SEL survey in an effort to provide the district with data and a comprehensive analysis of areas of strengths and challenges in an effort to plan for the necessary programming and supports for students. After reviewing the student self- assessment data, it became evident that the majority of FRHSD students are self- aware, socially aware and civic minded. Our students respect and accept others who may be different from them while encouraging their peers to achieve. Additionally, FRHSD students know and understand their strengths and challenges while aspiring to achieve future goals and plans. Moreover, our students proudly acknowledge that they follow rules and know the difference between right and wrong. By embracing a growth mindset, FRHSD students believe that they can reach success if they put forth the effort while maintaining a healthy self-esteem.

As with many teenagers, FRHSD students have legitimate concerns about the demands that come with succeeding in high school as well as setting goals for post-secondary advancement. In fact, many students admitted to worrying about their school work and feeling anxious frequently. As a result of these concerns, students struggled to focus in school. While half of our students stated that they know how to handle stress, the other half struggle to cope with stress at varying levels. The majority of our students confessed that homework is a moderate or large source of stress. After taking a deeper dive on the effects of homework, 70% of students who are taking at least one or more honors or Advanced Placement level course admitted homework is a stressor. By comparison 55% of students taking non-honors level courses felt that homework is a moderate or large source of stress. We continue to evaluate programming and continue to work with our students to help them learn ways to cope and manage their stress.

All FRHSD students in grades nine through twelve took the SEL survey again in March 2019 so the District can continue to monitor student needs while informing instructional practices in an effort to support them on their high school journey.

Whole Child Student Growth and Learning

We will inspire individual student We will deliver curriculum and goals through a safe, healthy, instruction that ensures the challenging, engaging and Strategic Plan development and growth of supportive learning environment. individual student goals. Core Areas Equity and Opportunity Community Partnerships We will maximize opportunities and We will engage our school access, and support students in community and external partners to their academic goals. provide authentic learning opportunities for students.

4 FRHSD Schools Innovative & Comprehensive Programs

Comprehensive Educational Program The FRHSD offers a variety of programs to allow students to reach their highest academic potential and prepare them for success in achieving their post-secondary goals.

Magnet Programs Our Magnet Programs continue to provide opportunities for students to engage in academic study related to their individual interests. We offer twelve Magnet Programs focused on particular topics, ranging from humanities and law to medical sciences and engineering. By joining one of these unique learning communities within our six high schools, students have access to advanced level courses, including Advanced Placement and college level classes. Students also engage in real - world activities with recognized experts in fields related to each program. Students in these programs distinguish themselves on the national and global stages. They earn millions of dollars in scholarships, place at the highest levels in competitions , and attend the nation’s best colleges, universities, and trade schools. This year, over 1,000 eighth graders applied to our Magnet Programs.

Special Services The FRHSD is committed to the principles established by both the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act (IDEIA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as these acts support the educational experiences of students. FRHSD offers a continuum of program options and specialized services to meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment. Each of the high schools offer special programs designed to accommodate individual student needs, talents, and interests. Knowledgeable and caring professionals are hired and trained to support our diverse student population, to enable students to reach their full potential. Our high schoo ls’ child study teams, related service specialists, school counselors, and teachers plan collaboratively with students and families to pursue students’ short and long-term academic and career goals. Transition planning and goal setting are essential to a student’s program plan and are realized through educational and post-secondary planning activities throughout their high school career.

Guidance & Counseling Services The FRHSD’s school counseling is an integral part of students’ daily educational environment and school counselors are partners in student growth and serve as the students’ advocate. School counselors prioritize supporting students to reach their personal goals in a complex, rapidly changing society through a system of intentional practices, programs, and counseling. The guidance department’s initiatives, programs and activities include:

Counseling Curriculum: The counseling curriculum contains structured developmental lessons designed to assist students in achieving the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge and skills appropriate for their developmental level. The counseling curriculum is infused throughout the school’s overall curriculum and is presented systematically through classroom, group and individual activities.

Individual Student Planning: School counselors coordinate ongoing activities designed to assist students in establishing personal goals and future plans.

College & Career Planning: School counselors initiate a series of learning experiences that foster career awareness, facilitate career planning, and develop career decision-making skills through the Family Connection component on Naviance. A College and Career Specialist supports counselors, students, and families in the areas of college and career exploration, planning, and post-secondary achievement.

Social & Emotional Learning: The school counselors provide professional responsive services whenever they are necessary to address student issues. These services include counseling, consultation, referral, or other supportive measures and are usually necessitated by life events or conditions that impact our students. 5 Academic Achievement College and Career Ready Dual Enrollment

FRHSD articulates with Brookdale Community College, Culinary Institute of America, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Johnson & Wales University, Mercer County Community College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University School of Health Professions, The College of New Jersey and the State University of New York at Cobleskill to allow students to earn college credits while in high school. Post-Secondary Partnerships Expand The Board of Education approved two new agreements with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to provide new opportunities for students involved in two of the district’s Career and Technical Education programs.

The first of the agreements provides a post-secondary dual enrollment agreement for students in the FRHSD’s Web Design pathway program. The NJIT course, Information Systems 219 Advanced Website Development, will be the third course in the program of study sequence for students in the program. The course syllabus and credit value of each course are the same as those used on the NJIT campus. While taking the college level course, students will be considered non-matriculated students. Students who successfully complete the course work receive college credits that appear on a NJIT transcript. These three credits are generally transferable to most two- and four-year colleges.

The second agreement approves the participation of Howell High School Engineering and Technology career and technical education pathway students in NJIT's pre-apprenticeship MechaFORCE program in advanced manufacturing. Students will gain exposure to future pathways within the local manufacturing industry, workforce readiness skills, classroom training, job-shadowing experiences, and participation in the Build It Better NJ state competition, designed for pre-college students as a bridge experience between STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) disciplines and entrepreneurship.

Rotating Block Schedule Provides In-Depth Educational Experiences

In 2018 the FRHSD transitioned to a new rotating block schedule which provides 67 minutes of instructional time for each class. The longer periods allow for greater depth of instruction and increases the opportunity for teachers to utilize differentiated and varied teaching strategies (e.g. cooperative learning, inquiry-based lessons, simulations), as well as student-centered learning experiences and instructional approaches. The schedule rotates each day allowing classes to meet at different times during the day, which assists with students’ perception and focus. Students will not have a particular class the same time every day which has proven to be helpful for students who miss class time at the end of the day for athletic events and students who struggle to focus first thing in the morning.

Students in grades nine through twelve participated in a survey in December of 2018 regarding their experiences with the rotating block schedule. The overwhelming majority of students in all grade levels rated their experience with the rotating block as either positive or very positive. Specifically, 94% of ninth grade students and 79% of students in grades tenth through twelfth rated their experience in the rotating block schedule as positive or very positive. During the unit lunch, a majority of the students reported using their time to socialize with friends while close to half of the students stated that they use the time to complete assignments and projects. Additionally, students are using the unit lunch to access help from faculty and/or meet with a club or group.

6 Academic Achievement College and Career Ready Advanced Placement Courses Advanced Placement (AP) courses represent an authentic opportunity for students. The FRHSD has intentionally supported student access to AP courses resulting in more students taking AP courses and AP exams.

Available Advanced Placement Courses

Biology Environmental Science Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

Calculus AB European History Physics C: Mechanics

Calculus BC French Psychology

Chemistry Human Geography Spanish Language

Chinese Language & Culture Italian Language & Culture Statistics

Comparative Government & Politics Latin Studio Art 2D Design

Computer Science A Macroeconomics Studio Art Drawing

Computer Science Principles Microeconomics U.S. History

English Language & Composition Physics 1 U.S. Government & Politics

English Literature & Composition Physics 2

7 Academic Advancement Pursuing Their Dreams

FRHSD graduates are attending some of the nation’s and world’s most highly selective colleges and universities, including:

Adelphi University Columbia University Ithaca College Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Compass College of Cinematic Arts James Madison University Albright College Connecticut College Johns Hopkins University AMA Artist Makeup Academy Cornell University Johnson & Wales University American International College Dartmouth College Juniata College American University Delaware Valley University Kean University Arcadia University DeSales University Keene State College Arizona State University Drew University Keiser University Auburn University Drexel University King’s College Babson College Duke University Kirkland Academy Belmont Abbey College Duquesne University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Belmont University East Carolina University La Salle University Bergen Community College East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Lackawanna College Berkeley College Eckerd College Lasell College Berklee College of Music Elizabethtown College Lebanon Valley College Binghamton University Elon University Lehigh University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University LIM College (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising) Borough of Manhattan Community College of the CUNY Emerson College Lincoln Technical Institute Boston College Emory University Lipscomb University Boston University Fairfield University Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University Fairleigh Dickinson University Long Island University - Multiple Campuses Brandeis University Farmingdale State College Louisiana State University Bridgewater State University Fashion Institute of Technology Loyola University Maryland Brigham Young University Felician University Lyndon State College Brookdale Community College Florida A&M University Lynn University Bryn Athyn College Florida Atlantic University Manhattan College Bryant University Florida Gulf Coast University Manhattanville College Bucknell University Florida Institute of Technology Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Bucks County Community College Florida Southern College Marist College Cabrini College Florida Southwestern State College Maryland Institute College of Art Caldwell University Florida State University Marymount Manhattan College California State University—Multiple Campuses Fordham University Marywood University Calvary Chapel Bible College Framingham State University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Canisius College Franklin & Marshall College McGill University Carnegie Mellon University Freie Universität Berlin McMurry University Case Western Reserve University Full Sail University Mercer County Community College Catawba College Furman University Miami University Centenary College Gannon University Michigan State University Central Connecticut State University George Mason University Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools Central Michigan University Georgetown University Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cisco College Georgia Institute of Technology Misericordia University Clark University Georgian Court University Mitchell Community College Clemson University Gettysburg College Cleveland Institute of Art Grinnell College Montana State University Coastal Carolina University Harvard University Montclair State University Colgate University High Point University Montgomery College College of Charleston Hofstra University Moravian College College of Mount Saint Vincent Hood College Mount Saint Mary College College of Saint Elizabeth Howard University Muhlenberg College College of Staten Island of the CUNY Immaculata University Nazareth College College of William and Mary Indiana University at Bloomington New Jersey City University Colorado Mountain College Iona College New Jersey Institute of Technology

8 Academic Advancement Pursuing Their Dreams

FRHSD graduates are attending some of the nation’s and world’s most highly selective colleges and universities, including:

New York Institute of Technology Stanford University University of Delaware New York School of Interior Design Stevens Institute of Technology University of Florida New York University Stevenson University University of Hartford Nicholls State University Stockton University University of Houston-Downtown North Carolina State University Stony Brook University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Northeastern University SUNY Maritime College University of Kentucky Nova Southeastern University SUNY New Paltz University of Louisville Ocean County College SUNY Potsdam University of Maryland—Multiple Campuses Oklahoma City University SUNY University at Albany University of Massachusetts—Multiple Campuses Pace University SUNY University at Buffalo University of Miami Palm Beach Atlantic University Susquehanna University University of Michigan PC AGE Career Institute Syracuse University University of Mount Union Pennsylvania College of Technology Tallahassee Community College University of New Hampshire at Durham Pennsylvania State University—Multiple Campuses Temple University University of New Haven Philadelphia University Texas Christian University University of North Carolina—Multiple Campuses Pima Community College The American College in Spain University of Pennsylvania The Catholic University of America University of Pittsburgh Providence College The City College of New York of the CUNY University of Richmond Purdue University The College of New Jersey University of South Carolina Quinnipiac University The College of Saint Rose University of South Florida Ramapo College of New Jersey The Culinary Institute of America University of Southern California Raritan Valley Community College The George Washington University University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The New School University of Vermont Rhode Island School of Design The Ohio State University University of Virginia Rhodes College The University of Alabama University of Washington Rider University The University of Arizona University of Wisconsin Robert Morris University The University of Chicago Utica College Rochester Institute of Technology The University of Georgia Vanderbilt University Roger Williams University The University of Maine Villanova University Rowan College at Gloucester County The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University The University of Rhode Island Wagner College Rutgers University—Multiple Campuses The University of Scranton Wake Forest University Sacred Heart University The University of Tampa Washington College Saint Joseph’s University The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Washington University in St. Louis Saint Peter’s University The University of Texas Wellesley College Salem Community College The University of the Arts Wentworth Institute of Technology Salisbury University The University of Utah West Chester University of Pennsylvania Salve Regina University The University of Vermont West Virginia University San Diego State University Thomas Jefferson University Western Michigan University Sarah Lawrence College Towson University Western New England University School of Visual Arts Tufts University Widener University Seton Hall University Tulane University Wilkes University Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Union County College William Paterson University of New Jersey Skidmore College United States Air Force Academy Worcester Polytechnic Institute Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Universal Technical Institute World of Life Bible Institute Southern Maine Community College University of California—Multiple Campuses Yale University Southern New Hampshire University University of Central Florida York College of Pennsylvania St. Francis College University of Chicago St. John Fisher College University of Colorado at Boulder St. John’s University University of Connecticut St. Thomas Aquinas College University of Dayton

9 Financial Accountability Outstanding Fiscal Management

The FRHSD consistently takes a prudent approach to fiscal planning by balancing the community’s expectations with the organization’s financial capacity. The financial oversight of an educational organization with an operating budget of almost $210 million dollars is an expansive task. Our fiscal management professionals are exceptional in their ability to manage the rigorous demands of short- and long-term budgetary development in a shifting and uncertain economic environment.

Appropriations by Function Budgeted Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Lowest spending among high school districts in our socioeconomic grouping for the last eight years

Revenue

Budgeted Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Continuation of progress on technology infrastructure; alignment to curriculum mandates; and development of professional staff

The FRHSD’s fiscal outlook was in great standing based on the 2017-2018 yearly audit conducted by Suplee, Clooney & Company. Suplee, Clooney & Company is a firm of certified public accountants, registered municipal accountants, and licensed school accountants who have provided services to governmental, non-profit, and commercial entities for more than 50 years.

10 Award Winning Faculty & Staff Exceptional Educators Committed to Excellence

We have phenomenal educators with outstanding teaching abilities who Teacher and Educational Service make extraordinary contributions to student academic achievement. Professionals of the Year Below are a few examples of their fantastic accomplishments. Kevin Hein, CNHS - English Teacher Achievements: Douglas Daubert, CNHS - Student Assistance Coordinator

John Carey: Illustrated a textbook for Columbia University Press Christian Romano, FHS - Special Education Teacher Lawrence Boice, FHS - School Counselor Todd Curtis: Monmouth County Teacher of the Year George Herbert, FTHS - World Language Teacher

Shane Evans: “Teacher Excellence Award” from the International Susan Kearns, FTHS - School Counselor Technology and Engineering Educators Association Todd Curtis, HHS - Social Studies Teacher

Kevin Flynn: Barbara Lieber Award Eileen Eccleston, HHS - School Nurse Erica Galinski: New Jersey History Teacher of the Year and the Brian Boyce, MNHS - Social Studies Teacher University of Chicago Distinguished Educator Award Shannon Tomasula, MNHS - Athletic Trainer Eric Gross: Monmouth County Arts Council “Outstanding Educator” Brian Nash, MRHS - Social Studies Teacher Award Elliot Emert, MRHS - LDTC Nicole Halpin: Invited to be part of the Wilkin & Guttenplan Professional Women’s Networking Group

Judith Lagana: Finalist in the 10th Annual Naugatuck River Review Narrative Poetry Contest

Regina McAllen: Honored by The Whitehorse Rotary Club (Yukon Territory)

Samantha Moran: 2018 New Jersey Technology & Engineering Educators Association’s Image Award Marlboro’s Patrick Dalton received the Community Service Award from Raaghav Pandya: Performed research for NASA which was published the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Education at in a SPIE journal Brookdale Community College

Marla Reich: Featured in for her work as a speech pathologist

Shantel M. Scott: Accepted to the Google for Education Certified Innovator Program

Jim Schlentz: Inducted into the Coaches Hall of Fame at The Armory’s New Balance Track & Field Center Diana Shein: Barnes and Noble “My Favorite Teacher” Award Colts Neck’s Jackie Manos received the Huddle Coach of the Year Award from the New Jersey Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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Exceeding Expectations

Colts Neck High School

Three students were named Finalists and Semifinalists, and eight students were named Commended Scholars in the 2018 National Merit Program

NJROTC was ranked the second best NJROTC unit in the United States

Colts Neck High School received a $10,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation to transform a classroom into an interactive Mathematics Lab that will engage students in collaborative approaches to solving authentic, real-world mathematics problems

Nicholas Fischer was accepted to the prestigious New Jersey Scholars Program

The Habitat for Humanity chapter joined a build site for a Girls Cross Country won the Central Jersey Group III Sectional Title home in Monmouth County

Hannah Valdes served as president and Regan Riehl served as secretary of the New Jersey Technology Student Association (TSA)

Hannah Valdes, Regan Riehl, and Erin Potter competed at the TSA National Conference in Atlanta

Nicole Dado was awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Enhanced Award recognizing her as the top JROTC cadet in New Jersey and was accepted to the Unites States Naval Academy

The DECA chapter had 11 students qualify for the International Career Development Conference

Joe King and Michael Jannucci won District 21 titles in Wrestling

Girls Bowling won their first Central Jersey Group II Sectional Title Five NJROTC cadets traveled to Arizona to compete in the NJROTC Girls Track won their first Central Jersey Group III Sectional National “Brain Brawl” Championship Title

Two students were selected for All-Shore Jazz Band and two were selected for All-Shore Symphonic Band

Marisa Brandon attended the New Jersey Law Enforcement Academy and graduated at the top of her class which led to an invitation to the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference

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Exceeding Expectations

Freehold High School

Two students were named Finalists and Semifinalists, and 23 were named Commended Scholars in the 2018 National Merit Program

Two students ranked in the Top 100 Overall in the country in the GirlsGoCyberStart contest

The DECA chapter had 24 students qualify for the International Career Development Conference

Ken Degnan was named the Central Jersey Group III Javelin Champion

Kaitlyn Laohoo was selected as a 2018 New Jersey Affiliate Winner of the National Center for Women in Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing

Culinary Magnet Program students won gold and silver medals at the 2018 American Culinary Federation Winterfest for their bacon-wrapped date stuffed with goat cheese and Members of the DECA chapter were invited to Washington, D.C. to lobster mousse cream puffs speak at the National Advisory Board Meeting

Laura Sun won an Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientist and Technologists

Erika Tan had two papers accepted for presentation at the IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference

Computer Science Magnet Program students won first and third place in the Computer Science Teachers Association - Southern New Jersey Computer Science Competition at Stockton University

Ruan Jamolod and Zachary Chalnick were selected for All- Shore Symphonic Band, Harry Allex was selected for All- Shore Jazz Band, and David Kim was selected for All-State Orchestra

Faustiene Smith’s English class won the Spring 2018 Poetic Achievement Award Freehold students had a chance to work alongside representatives Val Randazzo’s business idea made it to the semi-finals of from Merck pharmaceuticals in an organized coding event where the 2018 New Jersey Business Idea Competition students designed unique and novel technical solutions to real life busi- The Empty Bowls fundraiser by Culinary and Art Department ness challenges within the healthcare industry students raised $1,100 for the local food pantry

Ishika Nevatia attended the 2018 PHocus Summer Learning Experience conducted by the Rutgers School of Public Health

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Exceeding Expectations

Freehold Township High School

NamedFive students to ’s were named 2014 Commended Top High Schools Scholars List in the 2018 National Merit Program Honored as a “No Place For Hate” Gold Star school for continuousThe Latin Program efforts and was interventions recognized as against the second bias, hate largest and in bullyingthe nation by the Anti-Defamation League

RyanGirls Bowling Spadola won of the their Miami second Dolphins consecutive visited CentralStudents Jersey AgainstGroup III Destructive Championship Decisions (SADD) to promote their safe-driving initiative Anna Pagliaro won the Central Jersey Section I Gymnastics StudentsChampionship Against in theDestructive Uneven BarsDecisions was awarded the DCH Auto Group Teen Driver Safety Foundation's Eric Quartey, Avery Clarke, and Kyle Hillermeier won the distinction of East Coast SADD Chapter of the Year District 24 Wrestling Championship for their weight class Field hockey wins the 2014 Central Jersey Group IV The Consumer Bowl Team won the Monmouth County Championship Consumer Bowl Competition Anna Reich was named a National Merit Scholarship Elizabeth Stenard was selected as the 2018-2019 Star State Winner. She also received a National Merit MetLife Greenhand winner by the New Jersey FFA Foundation Scholarship Anna Ma was named “Distinguished Young Woman of New Evan Lewis and Dominick Scalia were chosen to the All Freehold Township High School was honored as a “No Jersey,” earning a scholarship from the Distinguished Young Members of the band and choir performed at the USS Intrepid Museum State Orchestra. Place For Hate” Gold Star school for continuous efforts and Women of America and an opportunity to compete for the interventions against bias, hate and bullying by the Thirteennational titlestudents made the All Shore Symphonic Band Anti-Defamation League

SevenJessica students Kaiser served earned as All Vice Shore-President Chorus of designations the New Jersey Technology Student Association (TSA) The Dance Team performed at the 2014 Orange Bowl HalftimeThe Patriot Show Warrior in Florida Club raised over $7,000 through multiple fundraisers to help purchase service dogs for veterans Won 2nd Place in the 2014 Team Challenge event sponsoredPeer Leaders by theraised Western over $7,000 Monmouth for the County Alzheimer’s Chamber of CommerceAssociation during the organization’s annual walk

The AnnualForensics Food team Drive was was named a huge to the success “Top 100”with aby total the of 8,589National pounds Speech of foodand Debatecollected Association for the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties The LIMBS International Club was recognized for its Shayefundraising DiPasquale efforts whichwas invited helped to purchase attend the a prostheticNational leg Foundationfor a woman of in Women Africa Legislators Conference

PeerTwo studentsLeaders wereparticipated selected in forthe All annual-State Walk Mixed for Chorus, six Alzheimer’sstudents were in Pointselected Pleasant for All -Beach.Shore Jazz They Band, raised and more 14 thanstudents $7,000 were selected for All-Shore Symphonic Band

JuliusStudents Saporito from various was named classes NJ and101.5 clubs State participated Athlete of inthe The GymnasticsFTHS Team Students won Againstthe Central Destructive Jersey I DecisionsSectional wasChampionship, awarded the WeekClean forOcean Baseball Action’s and the “In Memory of Tom Auletta” New Jersey Overallthe DCH State Auto Championship Group Teen Driver for the Safety second Foundation's consecutive year, beach sweeps and were nameddistinction “Team of of East the Year”Coast by SADD NJ.com Chapter during of their the Yearundefeated Kaitlyn Lodge won the FCCLA/CIA Apple Bake-Off season Challenge and was awarded an $8,000 scholarship from the Culinary Institute of America 14 14

Exceeding Expectations

Howell High School

Four students were named Commended Scholars in the 2018 National Merit Program

Howell High School received final authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Jeda Coward represented the State of New Jersey as a delegate at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders

Hanna Rosenmertz won the South Jersey Group IV Championship in the Shot Put for Indoor Track

The Wrestling Team won the Group V State Championship

Cheerleading won the State Championship Group IV Varsity All Music and Large All Music Varsity Championship

Shane Reitsma was featured on CNN as a Positive Athlete for his work in creating “Change the Statistics,” an organization to help prevent bullying in schools and help individuals who may be dealing with suicidal thoughts Relay for Life raised $138,979 for the American Cancer Society in 2018 and were recognized as the number 10 Nationwide High Two students were accepted to All-Shore Jazz Band, two School Event students were accepted to All-State Symphonic Band, 18 students were accepted to the All-State Chorus, and 23 were accepted to the All-Shore Chorus

David Wagenblast served as Reporter and Jimmy Guinee served as Parliamentarian of the New Jersey Technology Student Association (TSA)

Students won second place in the 2018 Team Challenge sponsored by the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce

Students in the Entertainment Technology program won four awards at the New Jersey High School Film Challenge, including “Best Director” and “Best Visual Effects”

Kayla Fittipaldi was recognized as the Youth Volunteer of the Year by The American Cancer Society

Ciara DiMaiolo, Maya Ben-Harush, and Julia Lupi won the Rising Stars High School Classical Musicians Concert Howell’s TSA was received a “Chapter of Excellence” award from the state organization Shannon Miller won Best Animated Short Film at the Big Dreams Youth Film Festival (part of the Westfield International Film Festival) for her movie "Scraps"

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Manalapan High School

Ariel Rakovitsky was selected as a recipient of the National Merit Scholarship, four students were named Finalists and Semifinalists, and 23 students were recognized as Commended Scholars in the 2018 National Merit Program

Ariel Rakovitsky was selected as one of 150 students in the country to be 2018 Coca Cola Scholarship winner of $20,000

Students took first, second, third, fourth, and fifth place in the Chemistry Olympiad

The Wrestling Team hosted the first ever all female dual meet in New Jersey history versus Jackson Memorial High School

Cheerleading won the National Championship for the Varsity Advanced Division

The Chess Team earned first place in the Casablanca Division of the Shore High School Chess League The Junior State of American (JSA) Chapter was named the top Chapter The Math Team finished the New Jersey Mathematics for its engagement of students and members of the community, in addition League Competition as a high performing school to earning the prestigious National Civic Impact Award Four students were selected for the All-Shore Jazz Band

Kate Brennan received a Gold Key Award for journalism, a Silver Key for a short story and an Honorable Mention for a personal memoir in the New Jersey Scholastic Art and Writing competition

Shreshth Rajan, Rohan Kottamasu, Aryan Chaudhary and Aarav Patel participated in the iCIMS Halloween Hackathon winning “Most Innovative Hack”

The Choir attended the PAC Hershey Music Festival and received a Gold Rating

Carlianne Brennan won first place for creating and modeling a garment for the character Skeeter from The Help in the Rags to Runway competition

For the first time in school history, five LEPS seniors entered Zachary Sloan, Claudia MacRae, and Lily Joniaux were selected to the Monmouth County Police Academy to complete a nine play in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the day Class I certification Thanksgiving Day Parade Manalapan’s Student Council won a Community Smile & Standards of Excellence Award for raising $1,302 for America’s Grow-a-Row-NJ State Student Council State Charity 25

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Marlboro High School

Four students were named Finalists, five students were named Semifinalists, and 26 students were recognized as Commended Scholars in the 2018 National Merit Program

Three students won awards at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Baltimore

At the 47th Annual YMCA Model United Nations Conference, David Buneta was elected Secretary General and the Marlboro Delegation won the “Outstanding Delegation Award”

Gianna Gomez won the 17-18 year old division at the USA Track & Field Hershey Youth Indoor National Championships

Gymnast Farrah Chernov was the Vault, Balance Beam and All-Around Champion at the Central I State Sectional Tournament

Five students qualified to represent New Jersey at the Model Congress was named “Best School Delegation” for the fifth time in Technology Student Association National Conference in addition to winning several student awards Atlanta

Fashion I students made teddy bears and corresponding outfits which were donated to the Salvation Army for less fortunate families

Taylor Anastasia designed the Marlboro Alliance billboard that was displayed on Route 79 in Marlboro

Three students earned the title of Best Speaker at the Junior Statesmen of America Winter Congress in Washington, D.C.

Three Business Administration students won first place for the Southern Region of New Jersey in the Fairleigh Dickenson University "Rothman Institute Business Idea Competition"

Four students won gold medals and two won bronze during the FCCLA State Leadership Conference

Katrina Henriques received two first place awards and two second place awards at NJ State FFA Horticulture Expo for floral design The Connect4Cancer Club hosted their 2nd Annual Holiday Toy Drive collecting close to 300 new toys for the pediatric patients of Chris Portugal and Celeste Delgado won the New Jersey The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Natural Gas Video Competition

The Euro Challenge team consisting of Matthew Goodman, Sachin Kurapati, Tiara Rathi, Ritvik Sharma and Hailey Steinberg advanced to the semi-final round of the Euro Challenge which took place at The Federal Reserve Bank in 25 New York City

17 Committed Community Leaders Cultivating Meaningful Community Partnerships Freehold Regional High School District Parent Leaders The FRHSD is fortunate to have parent and guardian leaders who relentlessly support and promote the educational interest of our students. The education of FRHSD students is a joint responsibility that we share with parents and guardians, and we are grateful for the mutual commitment to continue cultivating a strong culture of open communication between school and home.

Colts Neck High School PTSO Freehold High School PTSO Freehold Township High School PTO Karen Ann Halmi, President Patty MacRae, Co-President Linda Altini, President Kristen Nardini, Vice President Lisa Lee, Co-President Debbie Mayer, Vice President Cathy Grossbaum, Vice President Rebecca Healy Marni Fallon, Vice President Toni Zilinski Nadine Vasquez Linda Martinez, Vice President Kelli Gregoli Special Education Advisory Council Laurie Ferraro Special Education Advisory Council Elizabeth Newman Dawn Lavelle Cathie Georges Chez Pizzariello Special Education Advisory Council Linda Altini Howell High School PAT Manalapan High School Booster Club Cricket Darrah, President Dorine Shapiro, President Marlboro High School PTSO Alicia Farrales, Vice President Pete Becker, Vice President Ekta Parekh, President Suzanne Wiser, Vice President Kim Ball Jennifer Bajar, Vice President Jennifer Coward Jeff Kravitz Maria Bellone Clarice Doctor Special Education Advisory Council Joanne Policano Jennifer Abatemarco Audrey D’Andrea Carol Lombardi Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council Nicole Santostefano Lizbeth Lenza

Freehold Regional Education Association

President: Sarah Reichenbecher Vice Presidents: Patrick Mahan, Jr. and Joseph Santonacita Treasurer: Jessica Marshall Secretary: Leah Hardaway

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Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education members are community leaders who represent eight communities in western Monmouth County, New Jersey and are committed to excellence in education.

Carl Accettola, President Jennifer Sutera, Vice President Peter Bruno

Manalapan Township Howell Township Colts Neck Township

Diana Cappiello Samuel Carollo Amy Fankhauser

Freehold Township Howell Township Englishtown Borough

Kathie Lavin Michael Messinger Heshy Moses Farmingdale Borough Marlboro Township Freehold Borough

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FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Charles B. Sampson

Assistant Superintendent for Business Administration/Board Secretary Mr. Sean Boyce, CPA

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nicole Hazel

Director of Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Shanna Howell Director of Guidance & Operations Mr. Michael Dillon Director of Research, Planning & Evaluation Ms. Donna Evangelista Director of Personnel Dr. Jennifer Sharp Director of Special Services Dr. Teresa Taylor

Principals Colts Neck High School Dr. Brian Donahue Freehold High School Ms. Linda Jewell Freehold Township High School For more information on the Freehold Regional High School District, please see the contact information below: Ms. Elizabeth Higley Howell High School 11 Pine Street Web: www.frhsd.com Mr. Jeremy Braverman Manalapan High School Englishtown, NJ 07726 Twitter: @FRHSDSup Dr. Adam Angelozzi Phone: (732) 792-7300 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreeholdRegional Marlboro High School Download the Freehold Regional High School District app for your phone from the App Store or Google Play Dr. David Bleakley