Home of the Panthers
Essex Campus Academy (9-12)
A Transformational Alternative that will Motivate, Educate and Graduate Students
369 Passaic Avenue. Fairfield, NJ 07004
Home of the Phoenix
Essex High School (9-12)
A Transformational Alternative that will Motivate, Educate and Graduate Students
369 Passaic Avenue. Fairfield, NJ 07004
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About Us
Our Philosophy
Essex High School & Essex Campus Academy employ innovative teaching with a “Blended Instructional Model” combining project-based learning, personalized instruction, portfolios, and computer-based grading. Empowering students with a low student-to-staff ratio and flexible scheduling for optimal growth.
Our Mission
EHS & ECA foster a secure learning space, urging students to embrace challenges while setting goals and values. Here, students cultivate self-trust and accountability, nurturing principles like respect, diversity, and self-reliance. This prepares them to contribute effectively to society, marked by achievements like post-secondary education, career adaptation, and earning their diplomas.
Academics
Academic Overview
Essex High School & Essex Campus Academy use modern teaching, where students earn credits through skill mastery. The “Blended Instructional Model” combines project-based, personalized, portfolio, and computer-based learning for grading.
Both schools empower students to take charge of their learning, considering their behavioral and emotional needs through a low student-to-staff ratio. Flexible scheduling ensures a structured environment for optimal student growth.
Leadership
Single School Culture with rigorous quality control measures and accountability systems in place to ensure students become: Independent Thinkers, Problem Solvers, Responsible Citizens, Effective Communicators and Life-Long Learners.
Quality
Rigorous Academic Instruction built through specific learning outcomes, data-driven results and educational best practices that will complement the school district’s core curriculum.
Climate
Systematic school-wide behavior management system that promotes pro-social and on-task behavior while developing effective leadership skills and coping strategies. Students are awarded various weekly and monthly incentives based on their individual needs and goals.
Academic Program
School Climate and Student Behavior
- Behavior management model is centered around an active and intentional positive peer culture
- Implemented through a system of positive recognition and interrelated levels of student "status"
Strong Academic Program
- Addresses student's individual skill level and provides unique individualized programs
Academic Overview
- Online Curriculum through Edgenuity
- Exemplary student-centered education within a structured atmosphere addressing the individual needs of each student
Data-Driven Results/Outcomes
- Metrics include student promotion, standardized assessments, attendance and graduation rates
What EHS Offers
- Conflict Resolution
- School-Based Incentives
- Peer Tutoring
- Team Teaching
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Shared-Time Vocational Programs
- Transition Services
- Flexible Scheduling
- Thematic Instruction
- Collaborative Group Work
- Behavior Management Model
- Hands-On Experience
- Multi-Cultural Activities
- Accelerated Learning
Academic Components
- Academic Courses
- College Preparation
- Counseling Services/Family Support
- Credit Recovery
- Community Service
- Arts/Performing Arts
- Computer Science/Technology
- Character Education
- Mentoring
- Service Learning
- Life & Social Skills Development
- Substance Awareness
- Recreational Activities
- School-Based Enterprises
Technology
EHS & ECA utilizes both traditional text books and interactive technology to improve student learning. Just a few of the many resources we use are:
- Holt
- Barron
- Edmodo
- Khan Academy
- SMARTboards
- WhiteBoards
- Mimio
Related Services
While attending EHS or ECA, we can provide student with OT, Speech, Nursing, 6-week ESY and SLE-based work (Structured Learning Experience).
School Enrichment Programs
EHS & ECA utilizes both traditional text books and interactive technology to improve student learning. Just a few of the many resources we use are:
- iReady Reading and Math Quantitative Testing and Instruction
- Educere Credit Recovery
- Edmodo
- Khan Academy
- SMARTboards
Parent & Family Resources
Resources
- EHS Student Handbook
- ECA Student Handbook
- School Forms For Parents
- Parent Resources
- School Calendar
Dress Code:
Black or Khaki pants/skirt and black polo shirt.
Black or Khaki pants/skirt and black polo shirt.
HIB Specialist
Mr. Felix Barragan
973-815-1389
f.barragan@eresc.com
EHS & ECA is a county-wide Special and Alternative Education Program designed to serve both classified and non-classified, at risk students seeking an alternative to the traditional educational program. The Essex Regional Educational Services Commission established Essex High School in 1996.
Potential students may be in danger of not graduating with their class, chronic discipline problems, adjudicated, self-abusive or drug involved. Both junior high school and high school age students can enroll. Students have a variety of classifications, and the school will consider all.
Contact Us
Essex Campus Academy Staff
At ERESC’s alternative schools, a dedicated team prioritizes student success and well-being, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for at-risk students to thrive.
Dr. Boucaud
Principal
Essex High School
a.boucaud@eresc.com
Lawrence Evans
Assistant Principal
Essex High School
l.evans@eresc.com
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