Section 11 New York State Public HGH

The Bayonne Board of Education is a public school system that operates more than 10 elementary, middle and high school with a combined enrollment of over 8,500 students. It maintains a cable station where students can take courses in television production and astronomy studies. The school system s core curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, technology and world languages, as well as offers programs in art, band, and gifted and talented education. The Bayonne Board of Education s middle and high schools maintains guidance and counseling departments that provide basic assistance to students regarding scholarships, career planning, and social and mental issues. It is located in Bayonne, N.J.

Forest Brook Elementary School, located in Smithtown, N.Y., is a public school that is part of Hauppaque Free School District. It enrolls more than 500 students in grades kindergarten through grade five. It prepares students through a flexible education system, which begins their development into well-rounded adults, and enables students to work cooperatively in a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. Students apply problem-solving strategies learned through written, oral, technological and experiential applications in the classroom. The subjects cover core curricular areas, including English, mathematics, social science, science, health and physical education, music and art. Forest Brook Elementary School encourages all students to participate in extracurricular activities, such as its band, student council, and sports, such as basketball, volleyball and softball.