Waldwick High School Principal's Blog

Attention Current Juniors:  This post aims to inform you about our state testing schedule for May. It is mandatory for all 11th-grade students to take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) in Science. NJSLA Science on 5/20 & 5/21 Monday, 5/20, Day 3 (2 units - 60 minutes each) Tuesday, 5/21, Day 4 (2 units - 60 minutes each) AM Testing Only 8 - 10:30am (Approximately) In an effort to minimize disruption to our educational program, Waldwick High School will isolate the Grade 11 students for testing. Instructional classes will continue for students in Grades 9, 10 and 12 while testing is taking place. Students will receive their testing locations from their Science teacher. Students who are absent on the day of testing will be required to make up the NJSLA assessment at a later date within the testing window. Therefore, please make every effort to have your child attend school on the days of testing. Student Preparation for the NJSLA: Make sure your Chromebook is fully

Dear Parents/Guardians: Course Requests for the 2024-2025 school year have been posted on the Genesis Parent Portal for parents and students to review. The core courses posted are those which your student requested, combined with teacher/administration recommendations. The "Scheduling" tab will be open for review until 3:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024. If you have any questions with regard to courses that appear, please contact yourchild’s school counselor directly. Every effort is made to schedule all course requests; however, limitations of staff, student enrollment, building space, time and budgetary considerations occasionally make either the cancellation of undersubscribed courses or the substitution of alternate course choices necessary. Final schedules, including elective courses, will be posted in June. We do have an updated Google form for students to complete if they are looking to make changes to their elective requests in the area of STEM. This form ONLY needs t

Waldwick High School will be a National Testing Center for the administration of the PSAT 10 Test on Friday, April 5, 2024. We offer the test free of charge during the school day to all sophomores. The PSAT 10 is now digital! The test is easier to take, shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator. Sophomore level Math and Language Arts teachers will be talking with students about the PSAT 10 and reviewing the new online procedures. The PSAT 10 is an excellent opportunity to prepare and gain an understanding of the SAT exam. College Board Information related to PSAT 10 Info for PSAT 10 Testing Day - Friday, April 5, 2024 All Sophomores should report to their testing room before 8am. Please be on time. Testing rooms will be shared with the students the week of the test via their English teacher. Charged Chromebook (The test is online) Cell phones must be turned off when you enter the testing rooms. We can not have a phone going off during the test. Bookbag

As we continue our commitment to supporting our students' educational journey, we are excited to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming virtual workshops titled "Together We Thrive: Parents' Guide to Overcoming Absenteeism." These virtual workshops will be held on the following dates and times: March 11 at 5:00pm March 14 at 6:00pm The aim of these workshops is to empower parents and caregivers with insights to support their students' educational success. We will delve into the latest statistics on chronic absenteeism in the US and gain a deeper understanding of its underlying causes. By exploring the potential challenges posed by continued absenteeism, we will also present possible pathways toward positive change and student success. Together, we will explore promising solutions and interventions aimed at fostering a culture of regular attendance. Let's embrace this opportunity to support our children on their journey towards academic achievement and a

 The Waldwick High School Drama Club presents... The SpongeBob Musical Show nights and times March 7 & 8  7:00pm March 9 - 6:30pm  General Admission $14 Matinee:  Saturday, March 9, 2024 2:00 pm General Admission $10 Location: WHS Little Theater Tickets must be purchased online.  No tickets will be sold at the door.  Link to purchase tickets -  Ticket Link

The purpose of this post is to provide you with information on our state testing schedule for the Junior class. Students in Grade 11 will be taking two performance-based assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and two performance-based assessments in Mathematics. New Jersey public schools statewide graduation assessment is called the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) for all students in Grade 11. NJGPA is aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Grade 10 ELA, Algebra I and Geometry. This test complies with State statute (N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-1 et seq.) and requires, as a prerequisite for graduation, all students to demonstrate proficiency by achieving a passing score on the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics components of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment, or by achieving a passing score on a substitute competency assessment, or by submitting portfolio appeals through their district. NJDOE resource for Graduation Requirements In an