When students do not log the teacher will consider them absent, and every absence impacts their academic progress and promotion at the end of the school year. It is time for eighth-grade students to choose a High School Program that meets your interest within the Jersey City Public Schools. It is a safe way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. Superintendent's Message; About Us; School Websites and Information; District Calendar 2022-2023. Students are taking meals home, and the District continues to provide meals at the schools and across the City from the busses. About - St. Aloysius Elementary Academy - Jersey City, NJ Happy Fathers Day to all men who shower children with love. Please make sure to have your child vaccinated. There is free transportation from your school to the event at N.J.C.U. The video and the Superintendent's Message of August 20, 2021, provides the most current information. Providing Enrichment Acceleration Resources. Parents of students with disabilities who have a question can call the Special Education Department. The district will begin giving students their. But aside from academic learning, schools also help develop non-cognitive skills -- such as self-control and executive function. Then you will receive your child's specific classes and times. The first day of classes for students is Thursday, September 9, 2021. In Phase 2, a portion of the students will go to school for in-person learning. Last Monday, the CDC published new school guidelines and confirmed what most of us were thinking Covid-19 is here to stay. The new guidance puts more of a burden on high-risk individuals to protect themselves from the virus and de-emphasizes some of the prevention strategies the district has been using. High school students attending Credit Recovery Summer School to meet their graduation requirements or taking additional courses to remain on track for graduation begin Tuesday, June 27, 2023. The SPARKS Summer Camp begins Thursday, June 29, 2023, with CASPER aftercare. Jersey City NJ 07302. Please continue to make sure your child continues to participate every day in all classes. Schools have shared their schedules with parents and guardians the non-tested high school students at Dickinson Ferris Lincoln and Snyder will report at 10:00 AM. Please remind your children to follow the healthy habits I shared this week. The principals will be sending all the parents messages for each particular school to avoid confusion, including the specific schedule for your child based on their grade. The district will continue the application process for 8th and 9th-grade students seeking admission to Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School and Infinity Institute for September 2023. The students, teachers, and administrators were excited to see the children in person. serves students ranging in age from Pre-K to 21 and provides a modified continuation of their regular school year based on their Individual Education Plan. All adults and Children 12 years of age and older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Yesterday, we celebrated Patriot Day to remember the horror and bravery shown on September 11, twenty years ago, just as we remember how we came together, united in grief and purpose. All families can choose to keep their children learning remotely through June 2021. These sessions run on March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, and April 29, 2023. Parents, please perform the in-house screening of your children before coming to school. Please make every effort to immunize your child and send proof to the school nurse. Tomorrow Monday, March 15, 2021, I will be presenting the District's "Budget of Equity" that provides our students with a sustainable education that meets their immediate needs due to the Pandemic and long-term needs for a world-class education. As the district continues to massage the plans for this safe return, we will continue to follow the CDC recommendations with wearing masks, mandating or not mandating vaccines, social distancing, and all other practices that will help us mitigate the spread of the COVID virus. The Paterson City Council took an important first step in that direction on Tuesday night by approving a $172,000 engineering contract to design the new footbridge. On Wednesday, February 22, the Parent Outreach Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the survey and the Districts Strategic Plan. We are also building a "Budget of Equity" that provides for our student's needs during the 2021-2022 school year. After the spring recess in April, all students from third grade to high school will take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science at select grade levels. On behalf of the Senior Leadership, we wish you a joyful and safe holiday and a Happy New Year! Based on your recommendations, we may shorten theschoolday for students. Would you mind speaking to your child's doctor when you go for the mandated vaccines and ask them about the Covid-19 vaccine? Yesterday, Saturday, May 1, 2021, was National Principal Appreciation Day. We continue to serve meals at 20 different schools throughout the city three days a week, except on holidays. The HIP Fair will showcase Dickinson High School, Ferris High School, Lincoln High School, Snyder High School, Innovation, and Liberty. As per the NJ Department of Education, evaluate the needs of students in a concise manner and quickly provide critical data to teachers and school leaders. Currently, preschool nurses are updating medical records, and parents will receive a letter through the COR portal. I know there is a tremendous concern for when schools will re-open for in-person instruction. The final JCArts Senior Thesis Show will be held at the PATH Plaza Commuter Gallery on the main concourse. It takes time to build routines and set achievable expectations. Dr. La'Quetta S. Small Superintendent of Schools About the Superintendent Dr. La'Quetta S. Small was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. Any staff member who wishes to be vaccinated should call the number they received through various emails and telephone calls. The Dashboard tracks the number of individuals testing positive who were physically present at a school. Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can because widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic. Vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention strategy to end the Covid-19 pandemic. The credit recovery summer program for children from 8th to 12th grade begins Thursday, July 1. Dear Jersey City Public School Family Members. The most important goal is to give access to families without a computer. Students should start their work on a project for the science fair at their school. With the vaccine availability and rollout, we hope to return to in-person learning real soon as a district. We are all practicing wearing a mask and maintaining social distance to keep each other healthy. If the child is healthy, complete the Covid-19 App and bring the child to his or her school. Keep in mind that all students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm; additionally, wear a mask, maintain social distance and wash hands often. They are ready to help you and answer as many questions as possible. We all must continue to properly wear a mask, maintain social distance, and avoid large gatherings. Our medical department communicates daily with the Jersey City Health Department. This week we posted theJCPS Safe Return Planfor September on the District's Website. Best regards,Dr. I want to thank the many respectful individuals that watched and pleaded with the unruly guests. This morning you received an email with more information about the StraxAR application, the innovative format will allow our families and the community to access messages conveniently and without the need for contact information such as telephone numbers or email addresses. This Tuesday, September 27th, parents of high school students are invited to visit their childrens school for an open house. The high school summer program begins Wednesday, June 29, and the elementary programs begin on Tuesday, July 5. We will see you next year. Program. Schools will be closed for Spring Recess beginning at 12:45 p.m. on April 6th until April 14th, 2023. The Phase I and II schools list will be attached to the email with this message. Classes resume on September 10th, and we need to be ready. In their honor, Monday, March 28, we will celebrate this historical underdog's success in the NCAA by making it a "peacock blue day" in the Jersey City Public Schools. Last week Children in grades 4 through 10 completed state-mandated Start Strong Assessments. We continue tracking Covid cases in our schools and will use the information to determine the format used to distribute report cards the following week. Would you please speak to your pediatrician or the team at our vaccination schools so that they can truthfully answer your questions? When I look back on the year and see how far the district has come. In addition to the 20 schools, we run the Meals on the Bus program serving meals along 8 different busy streets and most neighborhoods. The winter vacation begins this week. The following two weeks will be filled with training and preparation to welcome your children in September. This information will also be shared on the districts website. This week we will review the trends to help us plan. Tomorrow is Halloween, and students will attend school all day. There will not be any CASPER or after-school programs. Ensure the school has your most up-to-date contact information if the teacher needs to get in touch with you. We have talented educators who know how to teach, but we are all learning new skills quickly. It is a safe way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. The school year is coming to a close within two weeks, and I would like to thank you for sharing your children with us. All 12-month unvaccinated employees need to report for testing on these dates. Jersey City public schools Superintendent Franklin Walker is retiring as of January, ending a 48-year career in the school district. On Wednesday, students do not have classes, but teachers will have an opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities. Please continue to encourage your child to work hard. Thank you for your patience and participation in the reopening of schools; we are excited and ready. The elementary SPARKS Summer Camp starts on Tuesday, July 6. New Jersey's formulas for calculating public pensions are complex. The high school students attending credit recovery at McNair high school must report in person starting Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with a Chromebook. NJ health commissioner Judy Persichilli said that once the vaccine supply increases, we will be able to dole out as many as 3,000 to 5,000 vaccine doses a day. Regrettably, the increase in COVID 19 cases makes it difficult to have in-person learning, and parents need to be involved in daily lessons. Children in grades 4 through 10 will be taking, Today your children had the opportunity to participate in a virtual orientation with their teachers and from the comments and responses that I heard it went well. If you need more information, you can search online for the Jersey City Covid-19 webpage or use the, Today May 9, we celebrated Mother's Day, and I wish that. OCEAN CITY, NJ Ocean City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Taylor has been named New Jersey's Superintendent of the Year. We grouped grades to make the reopening feasible. If you have any questions, speak to your School Counselor. The assessment will allow us to appropriately schedule students for a World Language course that meets their linguistic skills. All our schools are ready to open. RIDGEWOOD, NJ With the first day of school a little less than 50 days away, new Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Mark Schwarz held an hour-long "superintendent coffee" on Thursday, addressing . The current regulations do not mandate vaccination, but the health experts recommend them for safety for everyone's safety. NJDOE 2022-23 School Year Observances; Friday, April 21, 2023, schools will be closed in observance of Eid-al-Fitr. All students will be following a full-day schedule based on each students grade level. School attendance is very important for students academic success in schools. It does not need to be the school your children attend but one closest to your home. Students must attend virtual classes every day. It will improve their comprehension as they develop their reading skills. As a precautionary measure, we return to virtual instruction onMonday, January 3, 2022. This week students will be participating in reading, writing, or art lessons for "No Name-Calling Week," which is rooted in the idea of Kindness In Action - not merely recognizing the importance of kindness but actively adding a loving heart into our everyday actions. Residents of Jersey City who attend non-public, private, parochial, and charter schools and homeschooled students who have completed the application for AEP and Infinity can take the OLSAT on Saturday, April 29th. Tomorrow, Monday, October the 11th schools are closed in observance of Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Please visit the JCPS website for more information and to complete an application. Dr. Norma Fernandez appointed as Jersey City school interim Paterson mayor calls for nationwide search for new city schools website and school websites to review the summer opportunities for our elementary students. If you have a school-specific question, please contact the school office. Therefore to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, the third marking period, Open Houses will be held virtually between 6:30 and 8:00 P.M. for all schools. continues in our elementary schools, the high school testing starts this week. Every school was happy to welcome them back. Starting Thursday, April 29, 2021, we will welcome the students from PK to third grade who selected in-person learning with a 12:45 dismissal. Please use the time to vote, celebrate, and take advantage of the NJEA's Convention for Learning, Equity, and justice. Autumn is officially here with colorful leaves and cooler weather. We are all anxious about this new experience. Please make sure doors close firmly behind you when you exit the building. I hope all the mothers and the individuals who mother others had a wonderful day. The buses will run at 50% capacity with a temperature screening before boarding and slightly open windows. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day is a good day to reminisce about the words of wisdom from the giant of the civil rights movement whose nonviolent resistance to the injustices, racial segregation, employment discrimination, and the denial of the right to vote enlightened our Nation and the world. We continue to monitor State Health data for Covid-19 and, together with your feedback to your child's principal, will use the information to set a date to begin Phase 2. We scheduled the meeting as an open dialogue between parents and administrators, and we could not change the settings while it was taking place. in N.J. district, superintendent says. Your children's future depends on mastering the standards to get into great schools and have successful careers. I began my career as a kindergarten teacher and taught almost every elementary grade level. Visit the City of Jersey City Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce webpage. This week we celebrate Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11, 2021. On November 11, our nation pays tribute to all the veterans who have served in the Armed Forces. Mr. John Hughes, Anti-Bullying Specialist 201-915-6500. jhughes1@jcboe.org. When you enter or leave the school building, please ensure that the door closes firmly behind you. Monday, May 29, 2023, schools will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We have a large number of employees with medical concerns that have requested accommodation to remain remote. All students and staff are encouraged to wear blue. As of this time, we are planning to dismiss all children at 12:45 during Phase II. The 2020 Census counts everyone living in the United States regardless. "I'm honored to be part of this district," Fernandez said. This past Friday, the student champions from Infinity Institute, William Dickinson High School, Liberty High School, Dr. Ronald McNair Academic High School, and James J. Ferris High School competed in the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Region 6 competition at Ramapo College. Students are thriving thanks to the dedicated professionals in the many departments within the District. The JCPS has a small learning program that sparks your child's imagination. During the coming week, your eighth-grader will see a video at the school that highlights all of the participating schools this week. You should make every effort to attend. If you plan to travel this holiday season, please be considerate of everyone's health and be honest. Even the weather seems to be cooperating. Please remember that vaccination for the Flu and Covid help lessen the symptoms. Jersey City school board appoints Dr. Norma Fernandez as interim superintendent By Mark Koosau, Staff Writer - January 11, 2022 Dr. Norma Fernandez was appointed as interim superintendent. On Tuesday, all of our instructional personnel return after a well-earned summer vacation. We will open classes provided that the health data continue to improve and can maintain a safe environment with adult supervision for students. Our teachers work tirelessly to adapt to the challenges and strive to put the needs of their students first. Jersey City BOE appoints Franklin Walker as permanent superintendent Unvaccinated employees without a negative test are out of compliance with Executive Order 253. We are all very excited for the new school year to start and enjoy the company of our students in a safe manner. The New Jersey school immunization rules require students to receive a series of immunizations before attendance at school and others at different ages. Jersey City superintendent goes back to school board again seeking Contact | Jersey City Public Schools This following week schools will be closed. Schools finish at 12:45 this Friday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. It is a perfect opportunity for young learners to keep academically and socially engaged while having fun. Continue to be safe and have a good evening. I will send a separate message to the staff explaining their schedules and District expectations. If you are fortunate to have a computer and connectivity for your child, please let the school know that your need is not immediate, and you can wait. The goal was and still remains, developing a vision of doing whats best for all students and making them academically competitive in a global society. I look forward to the day we do not have anyone testing positive for the virus. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the non-tested high school students at Dickinson, Ferris, Lincoln, and Snyder will report at 10:00 am. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and the beginning of the school year in our area. If you need more information, you can search online for the Jersey City Covid-19 webpage or use theCovid-19 vaccineslink I included in the email. As students participate in classes and complete their assignments, they move closer to mastering the grade level requisites and standards. Please remember that the State of New Jersey requires children six months through 59 months of age attending school to receive the influenza vaccine before December 31st of each year. Main Menu Toggle District Superintendent's Message About Us School Websites and Information District Calendar 2022-2023 NJDOE 2022-23 School Year Observances School Attendance Zones Anti-Bullying Initiative NJ District Performance Report NJQSAC Water Testing Report School Self-Assessment Report 2020-2021 Safe Return Plan 2022-2023 All eighth-grade students will take a World Language placement test between April 4-April 14, 2022. Students have half-day of classes, and the staff has professional development from 1:30 to 3:45 in the afternoon as we all continue to learn new ways to make learning better for students. Testing is also available at Central Office on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. After he makes an announcement, the New Jersey Department of Education will guide the schools. Then, another group of students would go on a different set of days. School principals will provide more detailed information as we get closer to the start of the school year. We are preparing for a total return in September following the recommendations of the New Jersey Department of Education and the C.D.C. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the district continues to navigate new ways of learning through the end of the 4th marking period with remote and in-person learning. This week, teachers will share your childs progress report. The Jersey City Public Schools will celebrate the week of the young child with weekly activities across the district. Currently, we plan to bring students for in-person instruction using phase 1 of the hybrid model at the end of the first marking period on November 17, 2020. Tuesday, September 29th, is the High School Open House. They will be closed for Thanksgiving on Wednesday and Thursday. The virtual informational sessions for each high school begin this Tuesday. JCArts graduating seniors will showcase their thesis projects through a series of exhibitions during May. The New Jersey immunization rules require students to receive a series of mandatory immunizations before attendance at school and others at different ages. The Pandemic is ever-evolving, and we had to make many adjustments during the last ten months. Good evening Parents tomorrow, Monday, January 16, 2023, schools are closed in observance of Dr. Marting Luther King, Jr.s life and achievements as an influential American civil rights leader. The District's website will have complete information this weekend. The link to the virtual meeting will be shared through social media and the district website starting Tuesday. Starting this Monday, November 8, 2021, the Jersey City Public Schools District will have testing available at the schools throughout the District and at Central Office for any unvaccinated employee. Schools Interim Schools Superintendent Named For Jersey City The Jersey City schools, which reopened for on-site learning this week after 2 weeks remote, are looking for a permanent superintendent. Our focus is the universal and correct use of masks, physical distance, cleaning, screening, and contact tracing. The chance to rest and play will help our students get ready for the quality work they will be doing for the remainder of the school year. Parents will need to register and give permission for their children to be vaccinated. We continue to serve meals at 20 different schools throughout the city three days a week, except on holidays. Principals will also create specific schedules and routines for the safe return of students and staff at each school. Thank you in advance for your response to the survey. This month's session will discuss mandated programs included in the JCPS's Curriculum. They will attend workshops, prepare classrooms and reach out to their students on September the 8th to meet virtually. Summer jam tickets and other incentives are being offered. Beginning Tuesday, every family needs to update and confirm their address and contact information. Every family needs to update and confirm their address and contact information. Thank you, and I hope you enjoyed this lovely Sunday. You are cordially invited to Watch Them Bloom, the second annual District-Wide Performing Arts Showcase, this Tuesday, April 25th. I hope you enjoy an extra day this weekend and continue to maintain social distance. Makeup sessions for the grades 5 and 8 science assessments will begin this week. I hope you are enjoying this lazy Sunday afternoon watching the snowfall. We have a whole week of classes this week, and the following week, schools are closed; please keep the information in mind as you create your familys schedule. Additionally, the school will reinforce activities to help students' social and emotional development in dealing with adversity. Skip to main content. accomplishments. The school year is coming to a close within two weeks. The 6-year-old girl died this week after suffocating on her bus to school. This school year, our practices will be different to ensure our students, staff, and community safety. Your children's school will let you know if your child is part of Cohort A or B. Please continue to take precautions to stay safe. As we move closer to starting a new school year, the JCPS District plans to return to a full day of in-person instruction for 2021-2022 as mandated by Governor Murphy on June 28, 2021, updating Executive Order 175. We have forty-five buildings that need constant attention. Students have been notified of their testing schedule through their college board accounts and school counselors. We will continue to inform the parents and staff when an individual at school tests positive for the virus. If you have other plans and your child is not experiencing a summer program, make sure to take advantage of the activities your child's teacher sent based on their specific needs and grade level. The schools will group students into groups. Would you please continue to promote vaccination with your friends and families to improve public health? The District is planning to make in-person learning available to all students during the Fourth Marking Period. The District is planning to make in-person learning available to all students during the Fourth Marking Period. Students, educators, and parents were all smiling as I visited schools. The concert will begin at 7 pm, featuring high school students from across the district performing spirited traditional and popular repertoire. This week all the students in Group A from preschool to 12th grade will be attending classes. When children are allowed to assist others, it gives them a feeling of agency and comfort. Masks are an option for any student or staff member concerned with airborne illnesses such as COVID-19 and the Flu. Remote learning has forced everyone to operate outside the comfort zone, and for the parents with young children, it means that you need to be part of the process. School principals and teachers will be able to answer your questions. Would you mind making sure your child participates regularly? We have learned much and endured many losses and pain. Students who test on a Monday will resume their testing on Monday, February 28, 2022. Polio is one example of the tremendous impact that vaccines have had in the United States. The schools are making every effort for siblings in the same school to attend in-person learning the same week. The rest of the week will continue their regular schedule.
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