Morristwon HS has been an excellent school for our daughter (this is her third year). THe majority of her teachers are engaging and challenging her to reach beyond what might be easily attained. There is an incredible number or after schoolprograms and sports and students are encouraged to take on
... Read more responsibilites and leadership roles outside of the classroom. Like any school it has its challenges but this school reflects the real world and students gain life skills while attending! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
As a former student ('03) and recent college graduate I can honestly say that the education I received at MHS prepared me for the real world. To succeed each one of us has to fight to learn and to appreciate an education. You learn that lesson at Morristown High.
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Posted by a other on 01/15/08
This school is a Huge disappointment. I removed my kids from this school. It was a revolving door for principles for many years. The majority of the teachers never even returned phone calls, they were as disillusioned as the students. There was zero direction.
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/07
My children attended schools in Millburn and Livingston prior to moving to Morristown. I am very pleased with the education my children are receiving here in Morristown. The teachers and faculty keep me well informed of my children's progress. I am pleased with the curriculum and courses offered. Finally,
... Read more it is great to live in an area with great diversity! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/07
Great Academics, Kids get what they put into it, after school activities abound from sports to academics to arts,Parents are very involved
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Posted by a former student on 05/17/06
My son attends Morristown highg, as well my husband graduated from Morristown high. Morristown high has worked very hard in impporving the school experience, accademically, socially and extra-curricular. I feel it has a very positive program allowing for all types and races to flourish.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/05
MHS is the one of the very few institutions in Morris county that provides exposure to the real World, where one has to live in diverse cultures. The limitations of MHS is mostly due to NJ educational laws. Science and Math are not encourged in anywhere in NJ public schools. These are the two areas where
... Read more we need brains to stay competitive in the World markets and to keep high technology jobs and new innocations in NJ. Arts help us in understanding the World and also teach us to appreciate diversity. Unfortunately, it doesn't produce any substance that can feed millions as the innovations do. MHS is an excellent school if your child is competitive and accepts diversity. MHS has too much focus on sports. In recent years MHS got some boost in Sciences via grants from such as Pfizer but lacks in direction and science research. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/05
MHS has potential, but is not the school it used to be. It currently lacks leadership at all levels, and, as a result, the qulaity of teachers hired has dropped. What holds the school on course is a dedicated faculty and staff, many of which are excellent and caring teachers. But, the lack of leadership,
... Read more and too much emphasis on sports, hurts the school. How can they let 1500 students loose for lunch for an hour? Where's the accountabilty? Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/05
Morristown High School is an amazing, culturally diverse environment which every student must experience. The Facilities are outstanding with multiple computing facilities, an extensive library, two gyms, a fully equipped weight room, and an amazing guidance department. MHS has a plethora of extracurricular
... Read more activities for every student. MHS also has an extensive heritage dating to around 1869 and with an annual Heritage Club induction; students nominate alumni and teachers for their addition to the MHS community. The teachers are outstanding; they will work with students until they understand the topics not only to get a good grade but to comprehend and use the information in the future. Students are able to choose from Advanced Placement and regular courses as well as electives that range from Graphic Arts to International Relations and Practical Politics. MHS is an outstanding community for all types of students, take it from me I love it! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/13/04
It's an excellent school. I have a tenth grader and a sophomore who went through MHS. The staff is very well qualified and very dedicated. There is a vast amount of AP courses offered. There are great athletic programs and extracurricular programs. It is a diverse,large school which in my opinion prepares
... Read more our students for the real world. My college student wanted to attend a large school having been at MHS. I would rate it 5 stars. Read less
* 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:
1,400
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
118
Number of classrooms:
155
Vocational Education
Accounting, Drafting, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Choral, Music
Fine Arts
Drama
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences
English
Humanities
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Morristown schools — Morristown High School is located at 50 Early St, Morristown NJ 07960. 50 Early St is in the 07960 ZIP code in Morristown, NJ The school district for Morristown High School is the Morris School District. Morristown High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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