*****In their first year taking the writing test, eighth-graders at 111 schools throughout New Jersey scored statistically better than all but one of the 45 states that participated in the writing test, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.

NEW JERSEY SCHOOL REPORT CARDS (2006-07)

The School Report Card data from each of the district's schools is accessible on-line at http://education.state.nj.us/rc

Click on: NJ School Report Card

Click on: County/District

Click on: Bergen

Click on: Wallington

Click on: Jefferson, Gavlak or Wallington HS 

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***SEE ALUMNI SECTION FOR INFORMATION RE: CLASS REUNIONS***

Wallington Child Find:

New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14-3.3 requires each school district to locate, identify and evaluate children ages 3 through 21 who may be disabled and reside in the community. If you have a child turning 3 or older and suspect a disability, the Wallington School District may be able to assist you in meeting their educational needs. For additional information call the Wallington Child Study Team at 973-777-3354 between the hours of 9AM - 3PM, Monday through Friday or: Project Child Find 1-800-322-8174 7 days a week, 24 hours a day!

About Wallington:

Wallington is a small community, slightly less than one square mile in area, located eight miles from New York City on the bank of the Passaic River.

• Need directions?  They can be accessed through the home page of each individual school.

• The district has three schools serving 1,250 students: Jefferson School (K-3), Frank W. Gavlak School (K-6), and Wallington Jr./Sr. High School (7-12).

• Students are encouraged to participate in the vast range of co-curricular programs (i.e. student government, journalism, drama, athletics, music, clubs, Academic Decathlon, etc).

• There is a strong connection between the school and community as evidenced by Parent-Teacher groups: the PTA at the elementary level, and the Home & School Organization at the secondary school level.

• There are also 11 Parent Advisory Councils.

• The school district promotes traditional values important to the community- Loyalty, Family, Patriotism, and Tolerance towards others.

College/Career Search:

Are you interested in doing a college or career search? You can do it from our site. Go to Coin Career Library Insert our site ID # (LNJ13861), and Login (WHS). This will give you access to career and college information in any format you desire. Or, try www.collegenet.com, www.collegeboard.com, www.collegeview.com www.embark.com www.petersons.com 

Web Safety:

All parents and students should be educated regarding Internet safety. Remember the four R's, recognize, refuse, respond and report. For more information concerning Internet Safety - www.isafe.org

District Title IX:

The District Title IX (Affirmative Action Officer) is Ms. Barbara Sondej. She can be reached at 973-777-0228 Anyone who feels they have not been treated fairly, or have been the victim of harassment, bullying or a bias incident, should contact her. The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex, or any other reason, in its employment practices, or the administration of the education programs or activities it operates.

State Assessment Tests: