Facts and Figures

• 5,825 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

• Dr. Tiffany Jacobson, Interim Principal
• 172 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.

• PRINCIPALS:
  Franklin - Dr. Paul Duncan, Principal; Mrs. Mary McCabe, Assistant Principal
  Jefferson - Mrs. Susie Hung
  McKinley - Dr. Marc Biunno
  Tamaques - Mr. David Duelks
  Washington - Dr. Andrew Perry
  Wilson - Ms. Crystal Marsh
• 2,521 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.

• Grades 6 - 8
• Edison - 773 students
• Edison Principal:  Dr. Matthew Bolton
• Edison Assistant Principal:  Ms. LaNova Schall
• Roosevelt - 680 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.

• Principal - Mrs. Mary Asfendis
• Assistant Principals:  Mr. James DeSarno, Ms. Mabel Huynh, Mr. Warren Hynes
• Accredited by Middle Atlantic States Association
• 1,851 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 2021
  • 99.8% of Seniors Graduated
  • 93 % continuing their education
  • 88 % attending 4-year colleges/universities
  • Class of 2021 National Merit Program
    • 3 National Merit Finalists
    • 9 Letters of Commendation