“Excellence in Education”
Agenda
• Opening Address (7:00-7:15PM)
• Parent Organizations (7:15-7:20PM)
• Homeroom (7:25-7:35PM)
• BTS Night (7:39-9:20PM)
Today‟s Agenda
• Introductions
• Welcome Address
• Summer Accomplishments
• Marks of Distinction
• School-wide Initiatives
• Philosophy
• Expectations
• Final Words
• Parent Organizations
Administration
• Science/ Applied Technology - Murray Perl
• Mathematics/ Business - Diane Carroll
• Social Studies/ World Languages/ ESL -
Scott Cascone
• Guidance - Joan Mei
• Director of Athletics/ Physical Education &
Health - Trish Benevento
• Language Arts/ Media Center - Pat McGowan
(Colleen Brogan)
Administration
• Dean of Students (10-12)/ Visual & Performing
Arts - Frank Connelly
• Assistant Principal (7-9)/ Family & Consumer
Science - Chuck Seipp
Faculty
• Westwood Education Association - Barry
Albert
• Sr. High Nurse - Vickie Beck
• Student Assistance Counselor - Jerry Opthof
Welcome!
• “Out of the public school grows the
greatness of a nation.” Mark Twain
• New beginning
Summer Accomplishments
• Revised faculty, student/parent, crisis
manuals
• New website, e-mail, domain
• New student orientation
• Improved stairwells
• CST offices
• Supervisor offices
• New technology lab
Marks of Distinction
• 5 Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
• Hosted 2nd “Westies”
• Distinguished Artists
• Distinguished Musicians
• Championship Athletic Teams
• 84% of Graduates Attending College
Marks of Distinction
• HSPA 11 Language Arts 95.8% (+2.3)
• HSPA 11 Math 82.7% (-7.2)
• GEPA 8 Language Arts 89.1% (+2.8%)
• GEPA 8 Math 79.2% (+5.8%)
• GEPA 8 Science 91.9% (-.6%)
• NJASK 7 Language Arts 86.9%
• NJASK 7 Math 67.8%
• Better than state and DFG averages
• AP Scores 61% 3 or higher
Marks of Distinction
• 17 new teachers
• 2 new security guards
• 4 new administrators
• Approx. 75% of staff has taught 5+ yrs
• 31 clubs and activities
• 22 sports teams
• Westwood Jr./Sr. High School is a
very “GOOD” school
Initiatives
• Need to improve communication and
marketing
• “Word of mouth”
• Don‟t have to be sick to get better
Initiatives
• Extended teaching period
• Course offerings
Philosophy
• Philosophy
– 4 „A‟s of education (academics, arts,
athletics, activities)
– Rigorous and relevant lessons
– Each student to reach his/her potential
– Analyze, interpret, and apply concepts
and themes to their lives
Expectations
• High expectations
– “Bell to bell”
– Clear classroom management
procedures
– Greeting students at the door
– Teach on 1st day
• “Walk-throughs”
• “Good to Great” (Jim Collins)
• Establish the highest quality of learning
Expectations
• How to help your child succeed
– Engage in conversation regarding specifics
– Homework every night
– Encourage good study habits
– Make sure your child is involved
Expectations
Expectations
“Success is achieved.
It is not stumbled upon
in the course of amusing oneself.
It is built upon tenacity
and discipline of purpose.”
-unknown
Final Words
• Accountability
• Working together
• Students
• Thank you
GOOD GREAT
Parent Organizations
• Parent School Organization - Ms. Gina
Cush & Ms. Laurie Wertalik
• Visual & Performing Arts Committee - Ms.
Gina Cush
• Booster Organization - Mr. Allen Lustmann
• Education Foundation - Ms. Brenda Cirillo
• Westwood Parents of Exceptional Children
- Mr. Louis Montresor & Ms. Michele
Stapleton
• Parent Music Group - Ms. Tracy Salerno
• Senior Parents Group - Ms. Abbey Lewites