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PRESS RELEASE: Passaic Valley Regional High School Announces Course Offerings and Academic Partnerships for 2020-21 School Year
PV announced its new course offerings and expanded partnerships for the 2020-2021 school year. The Program of Studies was debuted at PV during an evening event to welcome the incoming class of 2024.
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Passaic Valley Switches Back to Midterms and Finals After 5 Years of QBAs
After five years, midterms and finals have replaced the QBAs as the method of assessing student progress throughout the year. From January 27-30, students took their midterms following a revised early dismissal schedule, which featured two exam periods per day.
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Annual Balloon Car Competition Introduces More Innovative Designs
On Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, Physics and Physics Honors classes held their annual balloon car design competition. Students were tasked with constructing a toy car powered by a balloon. They had the freedom to explore several designs and materials, ranging from water bottle caps to CDs.
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Local Business Professionals Share Their Expertise with Financial Literacy Students
Mrs. Ennely Thornton's Financial Literacy Class welcomed several of very special guests throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Guest lecturers reinforced the concepts learned in class and exposed students to the perspective of professionals in the field of financial planning.
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Ms. Miskovich Collaborates with Writing Lab to Aid Students During the Revision Process
English Teacher Ms. Michele Miskovich took an innovative approach to essay revising. Instead of having her students visit the writing lab for critiques, she decided to have the writing lab come to them.
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At Passaic Valley, Educators are Constant Learners
Passaic Valley embodies the belief that effective educators are also constant learners. Since the beginning of the school year, teachers have been active in programs and workshops to improve their instructional skills and pedagogy.
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PV Volunteer Math Peer Tutoring Program Continues to Support Middle Schoolers
Roughly 6 years ago, math teacher Mr. Salvatore Sileo, developed the PV Volunteer Math Peer Tutoring Program for students in sending districts. The program continues to improve student achievement in mathematics, increasing test scores and preparedness for the high school level.
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Dr. Pytal Speaks About Psychology with Human Behavior
On October 4, PV alum Dr. Anastasia Pytal met with and talked to Mr. Jeffrey Francisco's Human Behavior classes. Her guest lecture gave students the opportunity to learn more about how different disorders correlate to the brain and provided an in-depth understanding of how the brain works.
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Mr. Michael O'Brien Begins Career as New Social Studies Teacher
Mr. Michael O' Brien was hired as a new Social Studies/Special Education teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. He teaches US History in both co-teaching and traditional capacities.
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New Gender Studies Elective Incorporates Modern and Historical Feminism into Curriculum
The English Department developed a new elective course for students in grades 11 and 12 called Gender Studies. The half-year course focuses on gender issues in the current world, while also overviewing feminism throughout history.
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Broadcasting Program Approved as Official Career and Technical Education Program of Study
Earlier this year, Passaic Valley's Broadcasting Program received approval as an official Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study as defined by the New Jersey Department of Education and federal guidelines.
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Raima Islam ‘21 Places First at 2019 MARM Chemagination Competition
On Saturday June 1st, sophomore Raima Islam competed in the 2019 MARM Chemagination Competition held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her project, “Bridging the Gap—Combating Retinal Detachment” placed first in the Health/Medicine category.
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Junior Brian Katat Accepted into NJ Governor's School in the Sciences
On April 5th, Brian Katat ’20 was notified that he had been accepted into the New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences. New Jersey Governor’s School is a tuition-free summer program created in 1983 for students interested in entering STEM careers in the future.
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Dr. Martin Carroll Guest Teaches Python Programming Course
From March 22nd to the 26th, Passaic Valley’s STEM classes were exposed to Python, a commonly used professional programming language. Dr. Martin Carroll, of Nokia Bell Labs, served as a guest professor and educated students on STEM research along with additional exposure to the field of technology.
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Field Trip to William Paterson University Enhances Anatomy Honors Lesson
Anatomy and Physiology Honors students visited William Paterson University for a tour of Dr. Kelley Healey's molecular biology research lab and Dr. Sonya Bierbower's neuroscience research lab on Friday March 29th.
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Physics Brings Music to Class with Instrument Projects
In March, Mrs. Elena Shtraks’ and Mr. Kevin Haimowitz’ physics classes undertook the Music Instrument Project, where each student discussed the relationship between their chosen instrument and physics, followed by a short musical performance.
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Principles of Engineering Welcomes Guest Speakers from U.S. Navy
On March 7th, the 6th period Principles of Engineering Honors class and Physics Club welcomed guest speakers Mikel Hamlin and Francis Waligur to talk about nuclear engineering in the U.S. Navy.
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Students of the Month: Mathematicians 'March' to Success
The Student of the Month award gives academically gifted students recognition for their achievements and hard work. March highlighted students who excelled in mathematics. This month's awards went to Joseph Valencia '19, Salvatore Mancini '21, Johnny Sahdou '22, and Isabella Zigarelli '22.
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Mr. Donnelly's Holocaust and Genocide Classes Visit U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
On March 8th, Mr. Donnelly’s Holocaust and Genocide classes visited the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. While the museum displays many historical artifacts dedicated to the remembrance of The Holocaust, it also educates students in a way that a classroom simply is unable to.
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PV Continues to Pay Homage to Early Photography Techniques
In the age of digital photography, young people may never be exposed to the film process, a highlight of Passaic Valley's Photography classes. PV is one of just a few high schools that have maintained a "dark room" and continue teaching the multi-faceted film process in addition to digital photography.
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