Facts and Figures
2024-2025
@ 5,900 students in 10 schools Grades PreK-12
Westfield High School, 2 Intermediate Schools, 6 Elementary, 1 Early Childhood Learning Center
@ 900 staff members
Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Falynn Balassone fbalassone@westfieldnjk12.org
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Dr. Tiffany Jacobson, Principal
204 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. Kristina Morano, Assistant Principal
Jefferson - Dr. Susie Hung
McKinley - Mrs. Mary McCabe
Tamaques - Mr. David Duelks
Washington - Dr. Andrew Perry
Wilson - Ms. Crystal Marsh
2,665 students in Grades 1-5
Entrance cut off date: October 1 - age 6
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
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 Auditorily Impaired
Occupational Therapist
Social Workers
School Psychologists
School Counselors
Physical Therapists
REPORTING SYSTEM
Standards-Based Grading and Reports Cards; interim reports; annual parent-teacher conferences
Intermediate Schools
Grades 6 - 8
EDISON - 776 students
Edison Principal: Mrs. LaNova Schall
Edison Assistant Principal: Ms. Jada Cole
ROOSEVELT - 667 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
Fine and Performing Arts (instrumental and vocal music, 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/Language 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. Brett Curtis, Ms. Mabel Huynh, Ms. Jacqueline Spring
1,781 students in Grades 9-12
Graduation requirements: 120 credits
More than 80 co-curricular activities are offered, in addition to 30 sports programs in the athletic department.
80% of students participate in co-curricular activities, including community service clubs.
The student-run newspaper is one of the few weekly school newspapers in the country, receiving national ranking
for more than 30 years.
Students produce a yearbook, an award winning quarterly magazine, an annual literary magazine and original
theatre scripts.
Students compete in academic contests in science, STEM, mathematics, world languages, speech and social
studies.
High quality vocal and instrumental programs have enabled students to participate in all-state choirs, orchestras
and international competitions.
Major theatrical productions have received awards in statewide competitions.
Active Student Council representatives and class officers regularly meet with administration to discuss school
climate and activities.
19 Advanced Placement courses offered.
98% graduation rate
94 % attending 4-year colleges/universities
Class of 2024 National Merit Program
3 National Merit Scholars
5 National Merit Finalists
21 National Merit Commended Scholars
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
More than 170 courses offered in college preparatory, business, fine arts, drama, music and practical arts programs.
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
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.