A.J. Demarest School

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A.J. Demarest School
Home of the Eagles
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Overriding Principles

• Philosophy Everyone has the ability to succeed
  in school.
• The purpose of this program is to provide an
  opportunity for students to meet with success in
  a unique, small school setting which will help
  them meet the demands of the 21st Century both
  academically and in the workplace.

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Program Goals

• Obtaining High School Diploma
• Small Class Size with co-teaching providing
  opportunities for individualized instruction
• Flexible curriculum and a more personalized
  approach to education tailored to meet students
  learning needs
• Exposure to employment opportunities
• Counseling and individualized mentoring through
  the Guidance Department, Child Study Team,
  Intervention and Referral Services and School
  Based Youth Services Program.

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Program Objectives

• Help ensure
• Academic Success
• Acceptable Behavior
• Productive Citizenship
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Character Development
• Workplace skills
• Opportunities for Community Service
• Appreciation of Life Long Learning Opportunities

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How Do We Reach Goals

• Small Group Instruction
• Mentoring
• Counseling
• Co-Teaching
• Career Orientation
• Structured Learning Experience
• Pillars of Character Development
• Unique Learning Experiences

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Educational Program

• Instruction meets the same rigorous CCCS and
  state assessment program established by the New
  Jersey Department of Education.
• In addition, to following the Districts
  academic high school curriculum the Demarest
  School has begun to implement and expose
  students to various vocational opportunities.

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Courses

• Industrial Technology Center
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Drafting
• Sheet Rock and Spackling
• Shop Safety
• Power Tool Usage

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Industrial Technology Center
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Courses

• Culinary Arts
• Food Preparation
• Catering
• Restaurant Management
• Pastry Chef
• Serving Etiquette

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Urban Kitchen
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Courses

• Paxton Industrial Design Laboratory
• Structural Technology
• Aerodynamics
• Research and Development
• Robotics Technology
• Environment and Ecology

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Paxton Laboratory
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Courses

• Safety and Law Enforcement
• Preparation for Tests
• Various Careers in Law Enforcement
• Structured Learning Experience
• Job Placement
• Workplace Experience
• Apprenticeship

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Job Placement Fair
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Newest Course

• Cosmetology
• Hair Technician
• Skin Care
• Nails
• Operators License (1000 Hours)

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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology Lab Design
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Extra-Curricular

• Student Council Hispanic Culture Club
• Chess Club 21st Century Grant Activities
• School News Letter Chorus
• Yearbook Class Clubs
• After School Saturday Tutoring
• The Demarest School pupils participate with
  Brandt Middle School and Hoboken High School in
  all other extra- curricular activities and
  competitive athletics.

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Motivational Speakers

• Calvin Hart Freedom Land
• Kelly Logan Houston Oilers
• Maria Esteves MADD
• Grace Introna N. J. Transit
• Judge Kimberly Glatt Absenteeism
• Johnny Torres Reaching our Dreams
• Chris Drew Law Enforcement
• Devon Harris Dreams Dilemmas

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Cultural and Language Enrichment

• Deep Sea Fishing
• New York Mets
• Newark Bears
• New Jersey Nets
• Medieval Times
• Broadway Play Phantom of the Opera
• Paper Mill Playhouse Miracle Worker
• Lincoln Center Theater Beowulf
• Cinema Across the Universe Julius Caesar
• Overnight Camping Trip
• Museums

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Deep Sea Fishing
New Jersey Nets
New York Mets
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Beowulf
Family Night
Medieval Times
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School and Community Outreach

• Family BBQ
• Open House
• Breakfasts and Luncheons
• Family Night
• Student/Faculty Volleyball Game
• Family Field Trips
• Girls Club 21st Century
• Luncheons
• Basketball Games

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Family Bar B Q
Student Faculty Volley Ball Game
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Holiday Luncheon
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Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate at A.J. Demarest
School exceeds the average for the State of New
Jersey.