COUNTY PREP HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Programs

Structured Learning Experience –  Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Programs Representatives from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Apprenticeship Program presented to over 50 students at County Prep High School on Monday, November 10, 2014.  The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming... Continue reading

Structured Learning Experiences

Structured Learning Experiences – Hudson County Community College Tour – County Prep students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.  The students met with an admissions representative to discuss the various programs offered at the institution and the overall college application process. The visit included a tour of the offices, library, and... Continue reading

Job Shadowing – Clip Shoppe

 Job Shadowing – Clip Shoppe County Prep students Sherry, Joshua, and Cindy visited the Clip Shoppe on Thursday, October 23, 2014 to explore possible career pathways as a dog groomer.  The students met with an Admissions Representative to discuss program requirements and toured the facilities. The Clip Shoppe offers a state-approved 420 hour Professional Dog... Continue reading

Structured Learning Experience – Georgian Court University

Structured Learning Experience – Georgian Court University County Prep students visited Georgian Court University on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.  The students met with an admissions representative to discuss the various programs offered at the institution and the overall college application process. The visit included a tour of the residential housing units, library, and classrooms.  The... Continue reading

County Prep Students: Structured Learning Experience – Centenary College

Structured Learning Experience – Centenary CollegeSix County Prep students visited Centenary College on Thursday, October 30, 2014.  William Bush, Narendra Gajraj, Gianni Ortega, Ashlee Reynolds, Alexandra Suarez, and Paola Veliz were exposed to the college as a potential post-secondary choice.  They met with an admissions representative to discuss the various programs offered at the institution and the overall college application process. The... Continue reading

County Prep Dance Teacher Performs in Hoboken

County Prep Dance teacher Heather Warfel Sandler is one of 21 choreographers selected to present original work as part of the Fifth Annual Your Move Modern Dance Festival.  The festival seeks to highlight the modern dance scene in Jersey City and beyond.  Ms.Warfel Sandler will present a duet choreographed in collaboration with her husband, Ross... Continue reading

2013-2014 FCCLA National Leadership Conference

      County Prep students traveled to San Antonio, Texas this past July to participate in the 2013-2014 FCCLA National Leadership conference. “Power Up with FCCLA” served as the theme for this year’s event. The representatives from County Prep High School achieved various awards.     In the category of “Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation,” Lissette... Continue reading

County Prep Interact Club Walkathon

The County Prep Interact Club, a high school chapter of the International Rotary Club, held a walkathon on Friday, September 26th at County Prep High School.  Over fifty students and several staff members participated. The event supported the Friends of Leonard Gordon Park (FoLGP), a Jersey City park (also known as Mosquito Park) located on... Continue reading

County Prep Performing Arts Earn Top Honors at Teen Arts Conference

The County Prep Dance and Theater programs participated in the Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists Festival on May 28th and 29th.  Ms. Warfel Sandler, Director of Dance at County Prep, presented three pieces of choreography for adjudication. With this year’s inception of the 407 Moves Dance Company offered an opportunity to send 7 of... Continue reading

County Prep’s Theatre Arts Performs A Dream Play by August Strindberg

On May 29 and May 30th County Prep theatre arts students performed in the expressionist play A Dream Play, written by August Strindberg in 1901. The main character is Agnes, a daughter of the Vedic god Indra. She descends to Earth to listen to the problems of human beings. She meets about 40 characters, some of... Continue reading