COUNTY PREP HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

County Prep High School Students Attend FCCLA Fall Conference

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FCCLA FALL CONFERENCE – November 2014 The County Prep FCCLA delegation attended the Fall conference this November at the Pines Manor in Edison. The conference was attended by 600 members from schools throughout New Jersey. Our students competed in the following events: Apple Bake Off The Apple Bake-Off Competitive Event is a State Event sponsored... Continue reading→

County Prep High School Hosts College and Career Fair

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County Prep hosted a college and career fair on October 9th, 2014. There were many hands that helped to orchestrate this event including the administrators, the teachers, the guidance counselors, Ms. Galluccio, Mr. Patten and his Audio/Visual students, as well as the maintenance and security staffs, the transportation staff and the Culinary Program. Colleges, universities,... Continue reading→

County Prep High School French Class Participates in the French Institute Alliance Francaise Young Audience Program

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Madame Shields’s Level II French class participated in the FIAF, French Institute Alliance Francaise Young Audience Program, on Tuesday November 25th in New York City. Students watched and interacted with well-known choreographer Stefanie Batten Bland and her modern dance company on the occasion of the debut of her piece “Patient(ce)”. “Patient (ce)” addresses themes of jazz,... Continue reading→

Theatre Arts Students of County Prep High School Attend Performance of “The Country House”

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The Theatre Arts students of County Prep High School participated in the Manhattan Theatre Club Core Education program of the Broadway Production of “The Country House”. As part of this program, the students participated in workshops with Manhattan Theatre Club resident artist Melissa Murray-Mutch, and other professional actors, in order to prepare and discuss “The... Continue reading→

Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Construction Trades Structured Learning Experience (SLE)

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Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Construction Trades Structured Learning Experience (SLE) Chris Di Meo from the Youth Transition to Work (YTTW) Building Trades program met with County Prep and ATD students on November 24, 2014 to discuss potential career pathways in the construction industry.  The apprenticeship program encompasses almost all of the construction trades and combines... Continue reading→

Structured Learning Experience Program

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Structured Learning Experience Program  – Youth Transitions to Work Starting Points Apprenticeship Program A representative from the Youth Transitions to Work Starting Points Apprenticeship program spoke to County Prep students on Friday, November 21, 2014 about an exciting child care services program.  The presentation included an overview of career opportunities offered through the Starting Points... Continue reading→

Mood Fabric Structured Learning Experience 2014

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Mood Fabric Structured Learning Experience 2014 The seniors from the Fashion Design and Merchandising program visited Mood Fabrics in New York City. Mood Fabrics is the store where the design contestants from the Emmy nominated show, Project Runway, shop for their fabrics and trimmings. The fabric purchased by the students will be used to construct... Continue reading→

Hudson County Community College – “Culinary Student for the Day” Structured Learning Experience

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Hudson County Community College – “Culinary Student for the Day” Structured Learning Experience Six County Prep culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 to participate in their “ Culinary Student for the Day” program. Tamera Alicea, Kyra Amaya, Joshua Lopez, William Matlock, Chelsea Steward, and Antonia Tsielepas were part of an excellent experience. The students cycled... Continue reading→

Author Tris McCall visits County Prep

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Tris McCall, award-winning former music critic for the Star Ledger, Hudson County-centric author, singer, musician and song-writer visited County Prep High School. Mr. McCall displayed his impressive command of the music industry and responded to student queries about his experiences as a writer.  Students from Mr. Calvanico’s History of Rock and Roll, Ms. Fedele’s Creative... Continue reading→