Facts and Figures
6,322 students in 10 schools Grades PreK-12
Westfield High School, 2 Intermediate Schools, 6 Elementary,
1 Early Childhood Learning Center
907 staff members (650 professional, 257 support)
Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Joseph Malanga jmalanga@westfieldnjk12.org
LINCOLN SCHOOL: EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Lincoln School - Audrey Zavetz, Principal
289 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
Franklin - Principal Eileen Cambria
Jefferson - Principal Susie Hung
McKinley - Principal Marc Biunno
Tamaques - Principal David Duelks
Washington - Principal Andrew Perry
Wilson - Principal Joseph Malanga
2,499 students in grades 1-5
Entrance cut off date: October 1 - age 6
Cold lunch and/or milk can be purchased on a monthly basis for lunch in school. Children may also eat lunch at home.
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.
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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS (2)
Grades 6 - 8
Edison - 840 students, Principal Matthew Bolton
Roosevelt -780 students, Principal Mary Asfendis
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.
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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Accredited by Middle Atlantic States Association
1,914 students in grades 9-12
Graduation requirements: 120 credits
Principal - Derrick Nelson
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 2017
95.5 % continuing their education
91 % attending 4-year colleges/universities
Mean Comparison SAT Scores
WESTFIELD Math 613 EBRW 612
STATE Math 537 EBRW 539
NATION Math 533 EBRW 538
Mean Comparison ACT Scores
WESTFIELD English 28/ Math 27/ Reading 27/ Science 26/ Composite 27
STATE English 24/ Math 24/ Reading 24/ Science 23/ Composite 24
NATION English 20/ Math 21/ Reading 21/ Science 21/ Composite 21
Class of 2018 National Merit Program:
1 Semi-Finalist
19 Letters of Commendation
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Westfield High School, 2 Intermediate Schools, 6 Elementary,
1 Early Childhood Learning Center
907 staff members (650 professional, 257 support)
Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Joseph Malanga jmalanga@westfieldnjk12.org
LINCOLN SCHOOL: EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
for Pre-K & Kindergarten
Lincoln School - Audrey Zavetz, Principal
289 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
Franklin - Principal Eileen Cambria
Jefferson - Principal Susie Hung
McKinley - Principal Marc Biunno
Tamaques - Principal David Duelks
Washington - Principal Andrew Perry
Wilson - Principal Joseph Malanga
2,499 students in grades 1-5
Entrance cut off date: October 1 - age 6
Cold lunch and/or milk can be purchased on a monthly basis for lunch in school. Children may also eat lunch at home.
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 (2)
Grades 6 - 8
Edison - 840 students, Principal Matthew Bolton
Roosevelt -780 students, Principal Mary Asfendis
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.
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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Accredited by Middle Atlantic States Association
1,914 students in grades 9-12
Graduation requirements: 120 credits
Principal - Derrick Nelson
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 2017
95.5 % continuing their education
91 % attending 4-year colleges/universities
Mean Comparison SAT Scores
WESTFIELD Math 613 EBRW 612
STATE Math 537 EBRW 539
NATION Math 533 EBRW 538
Mean Comparison ACT Scores
WESTFIELD English 28/ Math 27/ Reading 27/ Science 26/ Composite 27
STATE English 24/ Math 24/ Reading 24/ Science 23/ Composite 24
NATION English 20/ Math 21/ Reading 21/ Science 21/ Composite 21
Class of 2018 National Merit Program:
1 Semi-Finalist
19 Letters of Commendation
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