Wall Principal Welcomes Class of 2017

In a letter to students and parents, Wall Township High School Principal Rosaleen A. Sirchio welcomed the Class of 2017 as they prepare for freshmen year.

The letter encourages the use of the district website to check out the curriculum as well as information to help students transition into the high school. It outlines some of the policies and procedures, such as the options during lunch period, and welcomes students to take advantage of varied programs.

The complete letter appears below:

Dear Students and Parents,

Wall High School provides meaningful educational experiences and opportunities for our students, with the goal of ensuring that all students are prepared to become productive citizens, informed decision makers, and life-long learners. Wall High School achieves this goal by challenging students with a rigorous academic schedule as well as opportunities to participate in community service, athletics, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. Wall High School is proud of its role in the development of competent, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for an ever-changing society.

The Class of 2017: Transition to WHS webpage provides information that will assist you in making an informed decision about your freshman year. We have also provided opportunities for you to reach out to administrators, parents, guidance counselors, and students with questions via the webpage.

The high school curriculum is available via the district website through an online database called Atlas Rubicon. Please visit the district website to view the Curriculum maps for each course. Curriculum mapping is a calendar-based method of organizing and planning what is being taught in high school courses at specific points during the school year. Our curriculum maps include enduring understandings, essential questions, content, standards and skills.

The school environment is one that is rich in tradition yet challenging and innovative, focusing on each student as a unique individual. A multitude of course offerings enable our students to develop their personal interests, strengths, and talents. The high school operates on an A/B block schedule, affording our students 84 minutes of instructional time per class. Our teachers prepare and implement meaningful, creative, and challenging instruction in the block schedule and our students are excited to learn.

Each school day, students have a 51 minute unit lunch. During the unit lunch, students can purchase lunch at 3 locations: the cafeteria, the auxiliary gym, and the express window in the front of the South gym. Students can eat their lunch in a variety of locations including the cafeteria, gymnasium, and the auditorium and as a senior privilege, the courtyard area outside the media center. During the unit lunch, student can utilize the media center for computer access or a quiet place to work. The unit lunch period also affords students the opportunity to seek extra help from teachers, attend various club activities, seek counseling services, or meet and talk with friends. Students may use their cell phones during the unit lunch period. We have found that the new freedoms and privileges the block schedule has afforded our students are appreciated and respected by our students.

At Wall High School, parents are an integral part of our school community. Keeping open lines of communication and accepting feedback are crucial to a successful home school connection. We have an active parent, teacher, and student advisory committee who worked cooperatively to provide meaningful feedback to the administration about our school.

Please utilize the contacts and resources listed on this webpage. If I can assist you in any way, please contact me at 732-556-2041 or at rsirchio@wall.k12.nj.us

I welcome the class of 2017 as you begin your journey through high school.

It’s a great day to be a Knight!

Sincerely,

Rosaleen A. Sirchio
Principal