Facts and Figures
2020-2021
(Please note: Due to COVID-19, students are receiving hybrid, in-person or all-remote instruction, which may affect some of the programs listed below.)
- 5,954 students in 10 schools Grades PreK-12
- Westfield High School, 2 Intermediate Schools, 6 Elementary,
1 Early Childhood Learning Center - 897 staff members
- Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Joseph Malanga jmalanga@westfieldnjk12.org
LINCOLN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
- Dr. Tiffany Jacobson, Interim Principal
- 242 students in Kindergarten & Pre-K
- Half-day morning and afternoon kindergarten classes; lottery and fee-based Wrap program
- Kindergarten entrance cut off date: October 1 - age 5
- The kindergarten curriculum is broad and rich and introduces children to a wide range of concepts and skills while helping them gain insight into the world. It is organized into three major instructional strands: Language Arts/Social Studies, Mathematics/Science, Art/Music/Movement and Health.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- PRINCIPALS:
Franklin - Dr. Paul Duncan, Principal; Mrs. Mary McCabe, Interim Assistant Principal
Jefferson - Mrs. Susie Hung
McKinley - Dr. Marc Biunno
Tamaques - Mr. David Duelks
Washington - Dr. Andrew Perry
Wilson - Mr. Joseph Malanga - 2,369 students in grades 1-5
- Entrance cut off date: October 1 - age 6
- Busing for K-5 students (more than 2 miles from school)
- ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
• Special Education programs
• ACHIEVE/Basic Skills Improvement/Title I
• Gifted program
• Library/Media Centers - Internet access
• Intervention & Referral Services
• English-as-a-Second Language
• Instrumental Music Lessons, grades 4 & 5
• Band & String Ensemble, grades 4 & 5
• Chorus, grade 5
• Internet access in classrooms - ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spanish, grades 3, 4 & 5
• Art
• Health (health, drug/alcohol and family living)
• Music
• Handwriting
• Physical Education and Safety
• Library/Information Skills
• Computer applications within the curriculum - SPECIALISTS AVAILABLE
• Adaptive Physical Education
• School Nurses
• Learning/Disability Consultants
• Speech/Language Therapists
• Specialists for the Auditorially Impaired
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Workers
• School Psychologists
• School Counselors
• Physical Therapists - REPORTING SYSTEM
Progress reports for K-5; report card with letter grades in 3-5; interim reports; annual parent/teacher conferences.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
- Grades 6 - 8
- Edison - 796 students
- Edison Principal: Dr. Matthew Bolton
- Edison Assistant Principal: Ms. Crystal Marsh
- Roosevelt - 684 students
- Roosevelt Principal: Mr. Brian Gechtman
- Roosevelt Assistant Principal: Mr. Keith Brunson
- The middle-level program provides a rigorous academic curriculum that is developmentally responsive to the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the adolescent.
- INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Team teaching in grades 6, 7, and 8 in five core academic areas
• A cycle program of Fine and Practical Arts for grades 6 and 7 and an extensive elective program for grade 8
• Three full years of either French or Spanish
• Guidance Counselors in each grade
• Student leadership opportunities, including an active Student Council and
Peer Leadership
• Extensive club and activity programs - INTERMEDIATE CURRICULUM
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science
• Technology infused in math, science, geography and language arts
• French & Spanish, beginning in grade 6
• Physical Education and Safety
• Health (drug/alcohol education and family living)
• Fine and Performing Arts (instrumental and vocal music, dramatic speech, humanities-related & visual arts)
• Computer Education
• Resource-based Media Center
• Electives for grade 8 include journalism, drama, computers, robotics, vocal music, instrumental music, orchestra, small engines, graphics, woods, and art - SPECIAL PROGRAMS/FACILITIES
• Computer Centers
• Reading and Language Centers
• Special Education Resource Centers
• Basic Skills program
•Adaptive Physical Education
•Speech/Langage Therapist
•Occupational Therapist
•Physical Therapist
• Departmentalized Special Education Classes
• English-as-a-Second Language
• Libraries/Media Centers
• Gifted Program - OTHER SERVICES
• Peer Counseling
• Child Study Teams
• Guidance Services
• Intervention & Referral Services
• Hot and cold lunches available in school cafeterias. - REPORTING SYSTEM
Progress reports with letter grades; interim reports as needed; and parent/teacher conferences as requested.
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Principal - Mrs. Mary Asfendis
- Assistant Principals: Mr. James DeSarno, Ms. Mabel Huynh, Mr. Warren Hynes
- Accredited by Middle Atlantic States Association
- 1,863 students in grades 9-12
- Graduation requirements: 120 credits
- 80% of students in co-curricular activities: More than 70 extra-curricular activities, including musical groups & an award-winning student-produced weekly newspaper, as well as 26 varsity athletic teams.
- 50% of students in one or more honors/ advanced placement courses:
- ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
16 AP courses - HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
• More than 170 courses offered in college preparatory, business, fine arts, drama, music and practical arts programs. Independent Study available.
• Project '79, an alternative program for students not achieving to their full potential
• Special Education Resource Centers
• World Languages: French, Latin, Spanish, Italian & Mandarin Chinese
• English-as-a-Second Language - SPECIAL PROGRAMS/FACILITIES
• Computer Centers
• Reading and Language Centers
•Basic Skills Program
• Special Education Resource Centers
• Departmentalized Special Education Classes
• English-as-a-Second Language
• Libraries/Media Centers (including college and career information)
• TV Studio in High School (cablecasting over Channel 36) - OTHER SERVICES
• Busing for 9th-12th grade students (more than 2.5 miles)
• Student Assistance Counselor
• Peer Counseling
• Child Study Teams
• Guidance Services
•Adaptive Physical Education
•Speech/Language Therapist
•Occupational Therapist
•Physical Therapist
• Intervention & Referral Services
• Hot and cold lunches available in school cafeterias. - REPORTING SYSTEM
Progress reports with letter grades; interim reports as needed; and parent/teacher conferences as requested. - CLASS OF 2020
- 99.4% of Seniors Graduated
- 94 % continuing their education
- 90.2 % attending 4-year colleges/universities
- Class of 2020 National Merit Program
- 4 National Merit Semifinalists
- 20 Letters of Commendation