FAQ

Students arrive at 8:00 AM and homeroom begins at 8:20. The school day ends at 2:50. There are nine 40-minute periods including a 40-minute lunch.

Community School does not provide transportation. Transportation is provided by student's sending district.

There are currently 150 students in the high school.

The average class size is 6-8 students per class with a 12:1:1 student to teacher and aide ratio.

We are an approved non-profit private day school in both New York and New Jersey.

Community School offers Speech and Language, Counseling, Occupational Therapy as well as Orton-Gillingham Reading and Math tutorials.

Community High School Curriculum by Grade:

• 9th grade: World History I, Living Environment I, English 9, Literature 9, Pre-Algebra/Algebra I, PE/Health, 2 Electives
   
• 10th grade: US History I, Living Environment II, English 10, Literature 10, Algebra I & II/Geometry, PE/Health, 2 Electives
   
• 11th grade: World History II, Chemistry, English 11, Literature 11, Geometry/Algebra II/Math Analysis, PE/Health, 2 Electives
   
• 12th grade: US History II, Financial Literacy, Science, English 12, Literature 12, Algebra II/Math Analysis/Pre-Calculus/Consumer Math, PE/Health, 2 Electives

• Chromebook: CHS provides a Chromebook to all students while they are enrolled at CHS.
   
• Headphones: For use with audio in class
   
• Mouse: Separate mouse will aid student with manipulation of on-screen cursor.
   
• Google Workspace for Education: A suite of tools offered by Google designed to empower students with digital resources for learning and collaboration. It includes various tools like Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and more.
   
• Read&Write for Google: The application encompasses text-to-speech, word prediction, dictation, highlighting tools and a dictionary. It works within Google Docs where all CHS students are expected to complete assignments and classwork. Specifically using the dictation feature (speech-to-text) will increase the ability to complete papers and assignments three times faster than typing. Reading aloud will improve reading and writing skills. Speech-to-text may drive improvements in word recognition and pronunciation as well as reading fluency and comprehension.
   
• LearningAlly.org: Online resource has 80,000+ human-narrated audiobooks and text-books. LearningAlly also includes test prep with page-level navigation, text highlighting and audio speed and adjustments.
   
• Typing Web: Online typing program to improve typing skills
   
• Bookshare.org: Online resource for all novels, best sellers, textbooks and more.
   
• Quizlet: This online study tool prepares students for tests and quizzes using flashcard study sets, test preparation questions and mock tests.
   
• LiveScribe Pen: Records instructor’s voice in the place of taking notes.
   
• Screen Enlarger, or Screen Magnifiers: Work like a magnifying glass for the computer by enlarging a portion of the screen which can increase legibility and make it easier to see items on the computer. Some screen enlargers allow a person to zoom in and out on a particular area of the screen.
   
• Classroom Materials: CHS created Google Folder for all scanned classroom materials including textbooks, literature handouts and workbooks. All items have screen reading capabilities.
   
• IXL.com: Online math and grammar program provides comprehensive, standards-aligned content.
   
• Genesis Student Portal: Online daily homework and assignment postings.

No, all Community High School students will receive a Google Chromebook to use for the years they attend.

We offer breakfast (7:45 am - 8:15am) and lunch (12:00 pm - 12:40 pm) and participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Students can pay in cash or parents can send in a check or cash to be put into their child’s account through MySchoolBucks.

We offer school-wide College Board testing (PSAT & SAT). We will also accommodate anyone interested in the ACT. In addition, New Jersey students take mandated state testing, including the NJGPA and the NJSLA- Mathematics, ELA, and Science.

Approximately 85% of our students continue to 4-year colleges and universities. Other post-secondary options include 2-year community schools, trade schools, and transition programs. For students who may benefit from additional remediation in reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as social skills in a familiar environment, CHS also offers a fifth-year Quest Program to help them transition successfully into their next steps.

CHS offers the following electives: