This decision reflects new state mandates and is in keeping with the decision to go to an eight-period day. The increased requirements would mandate three rather than two years of science, two rather than one course of fine and performing arts, and the creation of a two-year world language requirement. Currently, most of our students take three years or more of science and two years of world language. She reports that work on the two-story classroom addition, which is hidden by the white shrink wrap, is progressing. The roof on the addition is completed, walls are erected, and classrooms are taking shape.
New windows continue to be installed in the original section of the building.
The program serves as a showcase for some of the district's finest musicians and will feature a band, orchestra, and vocal soloist from every school. All are welcome to attend. Berkeley Heights, on Fri., March 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. and on Sat., Mar. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students from Summit Middle School and High School are participating. Our High School students are submitting more than 200 entries in the visual arts, performing arts, video, and creative writing categories. Teen Arts is a noncompetitive celebration of the arts, organized by PTA volunteers from Summit, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Mountainside.