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]