(North Bergen—November 24, 2015) High Tech’s Hayoung Park, a resident of Bayonne, has just authored a 114-page educational book geared for high school students studying to take the PSAT, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Created and reviewed by Park herself, a perfect scorer on the PSAT, SAT, and SAT II...
Month: November 2015
County Prep Student Council’s Haunted Hallway a Success
On Thursday, October 29th, 2015, County Prep High School’s art club along with the help of Student Council organized the first ever Haunted Hallway. The students worked under the assistance of the art teacher, Mr. Pereira, to plan this event. Many students participated in the Haunted Hallway by helping decorate, act, and photograph this event....
County Prep Students Participate in Structured Learning Experience
A representative from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Stage Hand Technician Program presented to over 25 students at County Prep High School on Friday, October 23, 2015. The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming a Stage Hand Technician. The program is a “training to work” initiative to help launch...
County Prep Students Participate in “Culinary Student for the Day” Program
Three County Prep students visited Hudson County Community College on Thursday, October 29, 2015 to participate in their “ Culinary Student for the Day” program. The students -- Karlissa Giron, Jamal Williams, and Joey Valentino -- cycled through the various culinary labs to gain exposure to the post-secondary culinary arts program and to “feel” what it is like to...
Business Insider Reports Niche Data That Ranks High Tech Twelfth of 25 Best Public High Schools in America
(New York—November 19, 2015) Business Insider an online business, celebrity, and technology company based in New York City, has released research company Niche’s annual report of the 25 Best Public High Schools in America, which ranked High Tech 12th on the list, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. “A great education...
County Prep Advanced Spanish Classes Visit the Hispanic Society of America
On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 County Prep’s senior AP Spanish Literature/Culture and the freshman Spanish for Native Speakers classes visited the Hispanic Society of America located in Washington Heights, New York. The Hispanic Society promotes the study of the rich artistic and cultural traditions of Spain and Portugal and their...
High Tech High School’s Sophomore French Classes Draw Many to the 2015 Café Classique
By Mously Lo (North Bergen—November 8, 2015) Dr. Laje Gashi’s sophomore French classes at High Tech High School scrambled around the Resource Center of the North Hudson Center, adding finishing touches to their black, white, and red-decorated 2015 Café Classiquebanner, which would beckon guests who would also be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of freshly-baked...
County Prep Students Participate in Structured Learning Experience
Representatives from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) - Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Apprenticeship Program presented to over 60 students at County Prep High School on Monday, October 26, 2015. The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Physical Therapy Aides (PTA). Students learned...
Rising Tide Capital’s Jay Savulich Speaks to High Tech Business & Technology Club
(North Bergen—November 9, 2015) High Tech’s Business & Technology Club recently invited Jay Savulich, Managing Director of Programs at Rising Tide Capital of Jersey City, to share his business acumen with Dr. Syed Abbasi’s students and club members, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Technical education proves essential for business majors...
Student Council Volunteers at County Prep’s 8th Grade Open House
County Prep High School hosted its annual 8thgrade Open House on Sunday, November 1st, 2015. Student Council members volunteered to help out in coordinating this event to make sure the event ran smoothly. Vocational majors were represented by the students of the specific majors. Students assisted parents and prospective students with directing them to specific...