On Thursday, October 29, 2020, County Prep students, Christopher Dhurpat, Nicholas Privitera, and Brihana Singh, all from Mr. Ferri's Entrepreneurship class, participated in a "virtual" Shark Tank Competition sponsored by Junior Achievement and Samsung. The students attended an Executive Welcome session, a Lean Launchpad Overview, and two segments on customers, value propositions, channels and revenue...
Month: October 2020
Explore Continues Focus on Field Experiences with Virtual Field Trips
(October 20th, 2020 -- Jersey City) For many years, field experiences and hands-on opportunities have been the heart of Explore Middle School’s curriculum. This school year is no different as the faculty and staff have maintained this focus with the use of virtual field trips. On Thursday, October 15th, social studies teacher and supervisor, Jamie...
High Tech High School Students Send Strong Message in New Video Project: Wearing a Mask Saves Lives
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Students at High Tech High School, with help from their English Instructor Robert Dillion, created a catchy and informative video to help spread awareness about how each of us can do our own part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As part of an assignment in Dillon’s European Literature and Rock and...
Explore Observes the Week of Respect
(October 14th, 2020 -- Jersey City) Despite the challenges of a hybrid school schedule, the Explore Middle School Peer Leaders led a week-long celebration of the National Week of Respect from October 5th to the 8th. Each day, students and staff were encouraged different colors in recognition of the Pillars of Character: blue for trustworthiness,...