The Park School

Whippany Park High School is a co-ed, public high school in Whippany, New Jersey. It is part of the Hanover Park Regional High School District. Classes are held at WPHS for pupils in grades 9 through 12. There are around 700 pupils and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1. The gender division is 51 percent female and 49 percent male. State assessments show 94 percent of pupils are proficient in English and 87 percent are proficient in Mathematics. The graduation rate is 97 percent and the College Readiness Index is 41.4. To graduate from WPHS, pupils must have a minimum of 140 credits in the mandatory subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, World Languages, Financial Literacy, Health, and Physical Education. rospective graduates must also take and pass Technological Literacy and 21st Century Life and Careers. Any additional credits needed are made up in electives. WPHS is in the Northwest Jersey High School Athletic Conference which is overseen by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. There is a full athletic program at WPHS and there are varsity and junior varsity teams for boys and girls. For boys, some times comprise of basketball, football, wrestling, track, baseball, and lacrosse. For girls, teams…

Hi, I’m Joanna I go to Lake Park High School located in Illinois the current Year is 2016 we are going back to 2006. My best friends now and before were Jackie Arroyo, and Marie Michael s. We were all freshman we really wanted to graduate and go to college. In order to graduate, we needed good grades and focus on what we had to do. School is hard but it is also an opportunity for a better life and the knowledge for a job in our future. My schedule was very hectic. When I got home I did my…

Knowing that I am almost at the finish line makes me feel proud of myself for not quitting even though at one point my college career was extremely low. My journey at Huntington Park High School as an intern is almost coming to an end. I am thankful for the experience that I was able to receive at that site because I was able to work with a new population. I also…

Sunset park has an increasing diverse population. People speak different languages, have different ethnicity and races, class and wealth and genders. Sunset park includes free activities in their Recreation Center such as; (for all different races and age groups) Computer Recreation Center, Library, Dance Room, WorkOut Room. We can see many examples of urban diversity in Sunset Park. It is right across the elementary school PS.69. It is surrounded by Park Slope, Greenwood Heights and the…

keep their eye on their children while they are playing, keeping the safety factor about the park. Close to these features are a BBQ stove where you can prepare a nice outdoor meal with your friends and family, which helps bring the bonds between the community together. There’s also a half-court for basketball for the residents to appreciate. There’s also a nice lawn for residents to play sport. Other recreational facilities are also available for Mansfield Resident's usage, with around 13…

Belrose Summary Belrose is known locally as The Forest because of its lush greenery and proximity to two national parks and leafy landscape. The centre of Sydney is a mere 19 kilometres away, making the work or play commute easy by vehicle or bus. When the locals aren’t working in the city, they are spending time with their families in one of the lush parks or playgrounds. Local retirees love this pristine little paradise where they can relax, enjoy retirement, play golf, and watch the local…

Carsen Balaszi Why Teach? Teacher Name: Mrs. Carol Wagner School: Woodland Park Elementary School City & State: Sheridan, Wyoming Positive Characteristics: Mrs. Wagner had many positive characteristics, but I think one of her best qualities was finding and trying new ideas to make learning for elementary kids entertaining and enjoyable. She had this rewards system where it made kids want to finish their work and turn in their homework. Each homework was worth 10 Wagner Bucks and at the…

The Eureka 2 Project, was a community and volunteer constructed playground supported by Denton Parks and Rec. Their goal was to build a new park on the original site in South Lake, it is to be approximately 2.500 square feet and all brand new to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials. The population it will serve is the whole community, it will even be accessible to children with special needs. The construction will also be different than the…

Why Parks Were Built? A park is a place that impacts communities, has government funding, and the support of the communities around it. This place of beauty is built all over cities, rural areas, and even established up in the mountains. A park is built to preserve a monument, historical event, or to increase beauty, however, these parks could have positive or negative impacts on the communities around them. Parks are built to help communities so they have more positive impact than negative.…

Within these public spaces, there are many sculptures and statues to display some of the culture that is rooted deep into the foundations of Tout le Temps. Some of these sculptures are more ancient and some are more futuristic and newer. These sculptures give a sense of appeal to people walking and taking strolls through the parks and squares. Many of the parks have employed nature as a way to give a new design. For example, some of the parks have interesting shapes that are formed by grass and…