WEST ESSEX REGIONALSchool District

The mission of the West Essex Science Department is to:

• 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.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards - Science

• NJDOE: http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/cccs/science/
• Parent Guide to the Standards: http://www.nsta.org/docs/NGSSParentGuide.pdf

Department Grading Policy

• 90% Labs, Projects, Quizzes, Tests; 10% Homework

Library Research Guide

• http://wehs.westex.libguides.com/science

Supervisor of Science:
Jason Lerner
Phone: (973) 228-1200, ext. 1366
Email:  jlerner@westex.org