| DEPARTMENTS AND
COMMITTEES |
REGIONAL SCHOOL
SYSTEM |
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| The West Essex Regional School District is composed of four
municipalities: Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland. These
four suburban residential communities have a combined population of approximately
23,000 people and cover an area of 18 square miles. |
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| School History: The history of the West Essex Regional
School District began in the fall of 1951 while students from the District
– Caldwell Township(present day Fairfield), Essex Fells, North Caldwell,
Roseland – were accepted by Caldwell High School on a sending-receiving
basis. Soon it became apparent that the present and future educational needs
of the area needed to be determined as scientifically as possible, and the
four school boards in the District joined with that of Caldwell-West Caldwell
to retain the Rutgers University Extension Service for that purpose. Their
survey predicted 1,200 junior-senior high school students in the District
by 1961. |
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Mission Statement: The mission of the West Essex Regional
School District is to produce self-sufficient citizens who are adaptable
to change and who possess the self-esteem, motivation, and skills:
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to continue life-long learning and individual growth
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to meet the challenges of the future, both societal and technological
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to communicate effectively
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to solve complex problems
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to make responsible decisions
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to respect cultural differences
Clearly focused quality educational experiences will be provided that promote
excellence through an active and responsible partnership with the community,
a visionary and innovative curriculum, and a dedicated and knowledgeable
staff.
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| Our school system consists of one high school (9-12) and one
middle school (7-8). A four-year comprehensive high school program is offered
to grades 9-12 serving an enrollment of 1046 students with a faculty of 110.
West Essex Regional is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education
and the Middle Atlantic States Association of Secondary Schools. |
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West Essex Senior High School
65 West Greenbrook Road
North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
(973) 228-1200 |
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West Essex High School Student Handbook: The Student Handbook
has been carefully rewritten. The Handbook has been posted in PDF format.
Click on the link below to read the West Essex High School Student
Handbook.
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| Extra Curricular Activities and Clubs: West Essex Senior
and Junior High Schools offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities
and clubs. All students are encouraged to participate in the activities of
their choice. Joining in school activities is a positive experience that
benefits the students as well as the schools and the communities. |
