Science

Science Department

The West Essex Science Department sets the following goals:

  • Inspire a love of science and motivate more students to pursue a science-related career.
  • Provide student-centered lessons and hands-on activities that demonstrate and reinforce the concepts.
  • Offer a wide selection of challenging courses that require students to think critically, problem solve, and apply scientific content and knowledge.
  • Create opportunities for students to engage in real-world science exploration and application through activities such as projects, field trips, and competitions.
  • Promote the use of technology and infuse it throughout the curriculum.
  • Reinforce the connection between various Science disciplines.
  • Increase student achievement on standardized tests.
  • Improve Math and Writing skills through interdisciplinary assessments.
Grading Policy - Labs, Projects, Quizzes, and Tests account for 90% of student's grades, while Homework is 10%.

Questions? Contact Jason Lerner, Supervisor of Science:

Jason Lerner
Supervisor of Science
West Essex Regional School District
65 West Greenbrook Rd,
North Caldwell, NJ
973-228-1200, Ext.1366
[email protected]