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NJ’s Best: Millburn-Short Hills Public Schools

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ImageMillburn-Short Hills public schools—talk about a one-two punch. Ok, it’s great that Millburn public schools are the BEST in New Jersey, and don’t get us wrong, we are so proud, but it’s just straight-up unfair that Short Hills public schools are number two. And don’t even get us started on how Summit is number twelve, and Chatham is number thirteen, because then you’ll definitely think we’re just showing off (ok, we are, but the thing is, we back it up with results). By the way, that’s number one, two, twelve, and thirteen out of six hundred. And they don’t just measure the high schools, but all of the schools in the district.

So now you’re wondering, “How do they quantify education in public schools anyway? How can education be measured?” Pretty easily actually.

Criteria #1: Grades.

Result: Students at Millburn-Short Hills public schools have the highest average grades in the state.

Criteria #2: Number of students the district serves.

Result: With about 1,500 students at Millburn High School, which serves both Millburn and Short Hills, the district is neither the largest nor the smallest, but the students here certainly are the most disciplined, the most pro-active and engaged, and the most college-ready.

And now you’re thinking, “Wait, but I bet you Millburn-Short Hills public schools have the easiest curriculum. That’s why they have the highest grades . . .”

Uhmmmmmmm, think again.

Try . . . AP Calculus BC, Advanced Robotics, Discrete Mathematics, Astrophysics, Genetics, Modern Dramatic Literature, and AP Chinese.

So no, the classes aren’t easier.

What is easier though? The access to great teachers (the student-teacher ratio is 12:1), the ability to get help with your work, to develop a critical learning community, and to feel engaged because of the strong intellectual culture here.

Look, we don’t want to brag, but the proof is in the results. And Millburn-Short Hills public schools continue to deliver them. If you want your children to have a world-class public school education, buy a Millburn-Short Hills home today.

Millburn High School: Smart and Sporty

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Millburn High School

Millburn High School

A recent article in The Patch said that Millburn High School was “challenging”, and thank God. Facts: a challenging high school has challenging classes like: Funny Business: Humor and Satire in Literature and Film, AP Economics, Business Law, and Astrophysics, which push your children to learn more, do more, grow more. A challenging high school has challenging teachers who went to schools like Columbia, Harvard, and Yale, who motivate and inspire your child, but also instill in them their experience of high achievement, which prepares your child for the future. A challenging institution like Millburn High School routinely produces students who achieve high scores on AP exams, go on to prestigious universities, and who win robotics competitions. All the while having every major sport from football, baseball and wrestling, to tennis, golf, lacrosse, and fencing (because smart and sporty is a nasty combination).

Wait a second, Astrophysics and Business Law? Can we stop and remember that this is a public high school? As in, free. As in, your child gets a top-notch education just because you live in the town (makes buying a Millburn home seem like a good idea, eh?)? Another fact: U.S News and World Report ranked Millburn High School the fourth best in New Jersey and 2015 NICHE rankings just released The Best High School Teachers in New York City Metro Area and Millburn High School received a overall grade of A+ ranking in the TOP 3.

The bottom line is this: you put your kid in Millburn High School and the expansiveness of the curriculum will get the best out of them, nurture them, support them, all the while allowing them to make mistakes and learn things about themselves. Putting your kid in Millburn High School will pave the way for a bright future. Now, how is that a bad thing?

Home in Summit NJ? Expect Great Schools!

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Great schools at Home in Summit NJ If you are new to the Summit School community, having possibly just purchased a home in Summit NJ, you may not be aware of all the fantastic advantages you gain in a Summit school. First off, school starts on Thursday, September 6th. However, before starting the new school year, it’s exciting to note several achievements reached by students who live in Summit NJ that were announced over the summer.

For instance, did you know that:

  • 84% of Summit students scored 3 or higher on the AP exams?
  • Sixteen Summit sports teams won championships on county, regional or state levels?
  • Four of our Summit coaches won coaching honors in 2011-2012?
  • Students who live in Summit NJ earned regional, state and national awards in forensics?
  • Summit students displayed artwork at statewide conferences?
  • Summit students earned recognition in regional and statewide bands, orchestras and choruses?
  • Summit middle and high school theatre programs were awarded multiple nominations and awards?

Wow! Summit is an excellent place to live if you want your child to learn, grow and succeed, as are many of our New Jersey towns. I’d love to share with you my personal experience that comes from having a home in Summit NJ and it’s surrounding towns. I know the local New Jersey schools and will help you and your family find the perfect fit! Give me a call at 973-202-7270 or visit the Summit School District online to find out more.

Chatham NJ Home Owners Encouraged to Recycle

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Chatham NJ home owners recycleThe Chatham Borough is encouraging (or rather pleading) with residents who live in Chatham NJ to join in their newly launched recycling efforts. In a recycling challenge issued by SC Johnson Green Choices on July 1st, communities were asked to have residents register and check in weekly on their recycling habits. Chatham NJ home owners have from now until December 31st to gauge their progress and provide a change for Chatham to win a $100,000 community sustainability grant.  Help Chatham NJ win!

Register Your Chatham NJ Home Efforts

Click here to register and get started. Now is a fantastic time to start new habits as school is just beginning and schedules are being adjusted. In the coming weeks you are likely to see an increase in the amount of paper that you can recycle, too, as Chatham NJ teachers send reminders home with your students. That alone may give you cause to get a jump on recycling! You can also find even more ideas on recycling after registering on the Recyclebank website. Chatham NJ officials will be notified on January 15, 2013 if our recycling efforts place us as a Potential Community Winner and the official determination will be announced on March 1, 2013.

New Providence NJ Home to Innovation

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New Providence NJ home to solar improvmentsAs heads turn to New Providence NJ schools with their recent amazing performance assessments, residents who live in New Providence NJ will also notice some physical changes to local schools. Over the past year, the New Providence school district installed two new solar power systems to help reduce costs to taxpayers AND reduce environmental impact. Take a tour of the neighborhood near your New Providence NJ home and you’ll see the improvements at Allen W. Roberts Elementary and at the high school. Together it’s anticipated that the school district will see a reduction of at least $30,000 each year!

Tioga Energy and the school district worked to develop a 15-year power purchase agreement so that bonds and additional community taxes were not needed to make these school improvements. Tioga, who owns and maintains the solar systems will now be able to provide lower cost solar electricity to the school district, accounting for the reduction mentioned above. Read more about developments from the New Providence School District by visiting their website or calling 908.464.9050.

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