Minds-On HS STEM education
The Science Department purchased a class set of MINDSTORMS resources that provided the Conceptual Physics classes the tools necessary to use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) principals to design and build a variety of robotic machines while solving real world challenges. At the same time the standards based activities will help the students develop […]
Investigating Environmental Science and Field Biology
Environmental Science is an elective for juniors and seniors and has been modifying its approach to teaching science. The result has been a class that is more inquiry based and field oriented. Materials needed are soil, water and forest testing equipment. The goals are to increase the technological skills of the students and bring a […]
Violin/Viola Doubling Project
The purpose of this grant is to improve the overall quality of the Middle School Orchestra by balancing out instrumentation. The goal is to recruit students willing to double on viola and violin and provide instruments and additional lesson times if needed. This will serve to improve the overall balance of the orchestra and foster […]
Interactive SMART Board Integration in Social Studies
The Social Studies Department, as part of its professional learning community and peer review project, is working to create teacher resources that are aligned with the new standards and reflect the new 21st century skills. The addition of two interactive SMART Boards will enhance the instruction for almost 500 students each day and will make […]
NPTV on the Road
The goal of this project is to provide opportunities for students to create professional videos for the School District and Borough outside of the television studio setting. Presently, single camera videotaping is used to cover sporting events, school plays, High School and Middle School graduations, BOE and Council Candidates events, special assemblies and class presentations. […]