WHAT ARE SOME SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM?
The
David Brearley High School program offers a comprehensive high school
educational program which includes both basic and advanced levels of
instruction in a wide variety of subject areas including language arts,
mathematics, social studies, science, world languages, the arts, office
system technology, family/consumer science and health/physical
education.
Students have the opportunity to enroll in 8 classes per school year.
Staff members are able to utilize technology and state-of-the-art
laboratory equipment to enhance their instruction and provide hands-on
learning experiences for students.
For qualified students, more than 20 honors and advanced placement
courses are available. In addition, selected students are also provided
with and on-line opportunity to access additional advanced placement
coursework through the Virtual High School program. Students interested
in vocational/technical education have the opportunity to receive
instruction at the Union County Vocational Technical High School on a
shared-time basis.
David Brearley supports the arts through a wide variety of classes and
activities that provide artistic explorations for the general student
population or the opportunity for talented students to perform or
exhibit their work. Art, music and drama are an integral part of the
school's program.
Academic excellence is supported and encouraged in many ways. The
Renaissance Program provides tangible awards to students who increase
their achievement. An Academic Booster Club provides supportive
activities related to academic achievement and the school sponsors a
growing National Honor Society Chapter.
Students benefit from
an extensive extra-curricular activity program which includes a variety
of clubs related to both the social and academic needs/interests of
adolescents. Students also have the opportunity to compete at varsity
and sub-varsity levels in more than a dozen sports.
The educational program is led by a Principal and supported by an
Assistant Principal. A full range of guidance services are also
provided.