Im a current bstudent at dickinson high school .Dickinson is an ok school but it aint great there are some teachers that care then you have those that just come for a paycheck .Tha adminstratn is horrible .The kids are off the chain at times . Its not what it use 2 e sorry to those who think otherwise
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Posted by a student on 06/17/09
I am a former Student from DHS and all opportunities are what you make of them. This school in comparison to most schools in this area is 1 of thee best by far, there are so many programs that Anyone students or adults can get involved. As far as the age of the school yes its over 100 years old but with
... Read more that is what builds the schools character. People go there for the education not because the school has brand new lockers. Let me remind you that DHS Science Magnet is thee only High School in northern New Jersey that even offers such a program to help advance students to the level where you would start as a sophomore in college. Those who don't take advantage of it is a choice of the student because it is offered to everyone. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/29/09
Dickinson has many great teachers that care about the students because i would never change my teachers for anything in the world i do believe that the troubled students are the ones that give the high school that bitter taste in a parents mouth. I for one believe that when a childs set his or her goals
... Read more to be succesful in life and with there education they will achieve their goals no matter what. I am currently a freshman and In my lower grades i was known as the trouble maker and i thought that by me going there i would be getting my self into trouble. But my teachers are the best. Mr.Lawrence my us history teacher is the greatest person in my eyes. Mrs. Snow ; the best english teacher i have had, and Ms.Cerchio ; shes just wonderful. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/30/08
DHS has some of the best teachers I have ever seen. Not only are they supportive, but they understand that each student is their own person. I am a former student at DHS, and I would not be the person I am today if it wasn't for this school. The relationships built there were everlasting. The school
... Read more itself is considered a mini United Nations because of its diversity in students. You can't get this kind of education anywhere else. The one thing that needs to be said about the school is this; if you, the student, goes looking for trouble, then trouble will follow you and make your experience in DHS hell because you made it that way. On the other hand, if you go, do what you need to do, make friends, and join any of the numerous co-curricular activites offered at the school, then your experience will be priceless. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/25/08
i am a senior attending DHS and will be graduating this year. In my four years in DHS i dont regret attending this school. The teachers are wonderful and the magnet programs/AP and Honors classes are good as well. I am in the science research magnet and I had many memorable moments like our most famous
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Posted by a student on 06/16/08
actually i enjoy attending DHS. i know it's nasty and whatnot but i'm in the science research magnet, and it's great. the main problems are some of the students and the amount of trouble they cause and the environment. the school is really old. and there are too many people in the school. they should
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Posted by a student on 02/27/08
I currently attend DHS and I have to say excluding the couple of misbehaving students the teachers teach well. We have wonderful AP program, co-op and Honors classes. The school has a variety of extracurricular programs & and sports.
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Posted by a student on 01/22/08
it looks nice on the outside but it is horrible on the inside, there are cracks,paint chipped from the walls,dirty bathrooms. the teachers don't care for the students with the exception of some teachers, students are just neglected and the guidance department can't keep up with the large student population,the
... Read more administration is trying but they are not trying hard enough to make the school better. i think the board of education should build a new school to replace this 100 year old school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/21/07
I'm a former student of DHS, and though I respect everyone's views, I disagree with the 'horrible' reviews. In DHS, we were taught to be responsible for our own education and it was up to us to reach our goals, instead of relying on everyone else. We had great teachers(though there were some that weren't
... Read more so great) that helped us understand more complicated subjects. Security could be better but isn't completely horrible like it is in the schools where we are now. Another plus is the diversity, since it helps others be more aware of other cultures and be less ignorant. It's great if you are into art and music, since I was in the art program myself, but the football team isn't so good.... Overall, DHS is a pretty good school, in my opinion. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/22/07
Many security guards faculty teachers and administrator either simply do not care or do not have enough time to care for the 3000+ students attending this school.
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* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
2,917
Students per teacher:
35
Full-time teachers:
83
Number of classrooms:
117
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Drivers Ed, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, ROTC, Word Processing, Woodworking
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Jersey City schools — William Dickinson High School is located at 2 Palisade Ave, Jersey City NJ 07306. 2 Palisade Ave is in the 07306 ZIP code in Jersey City, NJ The school district for William Dickinson High School is the Jersey City Public School District. William Dickinson High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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