Congratulations to Alex Bermudez for his acceptance into the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Automotive Technician Program. Congratulations to Giovanny Vazquez for his acceptance into the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Stage Hand Technician Program. These programs provide outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming an apprentice. The programs are considered a “training to...
A special thank you is extended to Maria Stefania Lorefice for speaking to our freshmen and sophomore classes on careers in Cosmetology and Entrepreneurism on June 7th. Maria completed County Prep's Cosmetology program in 2010 and attributes much of her success to Ms. Donofrio's guidance throughout her four years of high school. While networking over the past...
Congratulations to Ms. Sylvia Donofrio’s Cosmetology seniors for passing the rigorous New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology exam on June 12, 2018. These students completed 1,000 clock hours of instruction as part of their program at County Prep High School which made them eligible for their New Jersey Cosmetology/Hairstyling license. Good luck to our graduating seniors as they launch...
A special thank you is extended to Joanne Johnson for speaking to our freshmen and sophomore classes on careers in Early Childhood Education this past May. Joanne Johnson leads the Kiddie Academy of Hamilton Park team bringing with her over 18 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English...
(May 15, 2018--North Bergen, NJ) The Taco Bell Foundation has awarded High Tech Television Production Major Alana Aninipot of Secaucus a Taco Bell Live Más scholarship, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Aninipot entered her video into the scholarship competition’s Linguistic Category. In her video, she explains her passion for American Sign Language...
(June 22 2018--North Bergen, NJ) Five High Tech seniors from D|Fab Engineering Design, under the tutelage of instructor Harry Peles, acquired Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant Credentials by passing the Level 1 Certification Exam, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Jersey City residents Brian Arcalas, Memphis Chen, Russell Soto, Sara Yacoub,...
County Prep sophomore, Rozana Deryas, will be competing this summer at the 2018 Special Olympics in Seattle, Washington. Rozana will be part of TEAM NEW JERSEY and will represent the state in three swimming events: 25 meter freestyle, 25 meter backstroke, and the 4X200 freestyle relay. “It is an honor to represent New Jersey. I...
On Wednesday, February 28th, Ms. Bello's Early Childhood Education classes visited Barnes and Nobles in Clifton, NJ. Students explored possible post-secondary career pathways within Barnes and Noble including HR, Publishing, Marketing, Management, and IT. In addition, the students selected a "favorite" children's author for a classroom project which then inspired them to "create" their own children's...
by Sarah Bacha, Vice-president of FHS (June 18 2018--North Bergen, NJ) The French Honor Society (FHS) and French Club of High Tech, mentored by Dr. Laje Gashi, held its annual goodbye celebration, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The celebration commemorated events and achievements of French Club and the FHS...