MISSION
STATEMENT
We, in partnership with our community, are accountable for creating a safe, inclusive, nurturing learning environment for all students to achieve their maximum potential.
DISTRICT
OVERVIEW
The Plainfield Public School District is located in
Plainfield, NJ. Plainfield is a
culturally vibrant town located 30 miles southwest of New York, NY,
historically known as “The Queen City”.
Families are attracted to the City’s suburban rich historically
preserved picturesque homes that have garnered national attention. The District serves an ethnically diverse and growing
population of approximately 8,238 students. The District has one K-8 school,
eight (8) elementary schools, two middle schools, one (1) comprehensive high
school, one (1) performing arts high school, one credit recovery program and (14)
early childhood centers. We believe in our motto: Champions for Students.
ANNUAL BUDGET: $220.9 million
SCHOOLS AND PRE-K CENTERS: 27
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 8,238
PRE-K STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 1,356
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS:
African American – 23%
Hispanic – 75.5%
Other – 1.18%
Multiple Races – 0.34%
Free and Reduced Meals
– 80%
Students with
Disabilities – 16%
English Language
Learners – 42%
EMPLOYEES: 1,221
District Website: http://plainfieldnjk12.org/home
Newsletter: http://plainfieldnjk12.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_520401/File/News/Newsletter/15285_Plainfield%20Insider%20Newsletter-compressed.pdf
Social Media:
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/PlainfieldBOE
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Plainfield Public School App - http://plainfield.ss12.sharpschool.com/departments/information_technology/app_installation_links
District News Icon - http://plainfield.ss12.sharpschool.com/news/what_s_new
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plainfield_public_schools/?hl=en
Queen’s TV - https://sites.google.com/plainfield.k12.nj.us/plainfieldqtn
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2022 CELEBRATIONS:
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The Pinnacle Academy has welcome students to its alternative high school program that will provide students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to succeed in a supportive, yet challenging, educational environment that meets the individual needs of every child.
The Plainfield Academy for Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS) named Best High Schools in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022, PAAAS also earned the Great Schools 2020 College Success Award
Plainfield Public Schools is excited to partner with Kean University and the Kean Scholar Academy to admit our first eight students. These students will earn college credit during their four years of high school. They will receive enrichment and support from the Scholar Academy during their high school years to ensure they have a successful college experience upon graduation.
Plainfield Public School is excited to partner with the Raritan Valley NJ Chapter of the Links Incorporated to bring professionals in the field of Health and Science to our middle school student body. The students will have the opportunity to collaborate with these professionals to gain firsthand experiences.
Twenty female students in grades six to eight will be mentored by the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey as part of their Legacy Realized Program. The program is being launched as part of the Associations partnership with Plainfield Public Schools.
We are working daily with our staff, students, and community to improve our academic programs. We have increased our staffing to support the changing demographics. Professional development of staff to ensure they have the latest pedagogical skills to meet the needs of our students.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS CURRICULUM:
The curriculum of the Plainfield Public School District is
consistent with the educational goals and objectives of the District and the
New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
The Plainfield Board of Education is
committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the
District including the ongoing curriculum evaluations and modification in
response to students' needs.
Upon completion of High School from
the Plainfield Public School District, students will have received the
following:
- Preparation for employment or
post-secondary study through our Career Counseling Center and Guidance
department to assist in career and academic planning
- Programs that encourage the
active involvement of representatives from the community, business,
industry, labor, and higher education in the development of educational
programs aligned with the standards;
- Instruction in language arts
literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, visual
and performing arts, comprehensive health and physical education, and
workplace readiness skills;
- A continuum of educational
programs and services for children with disabilities;
- Bilingual education, English as
a Second Language, and English language services for pupils of limited
English language proficiency;
- Programs and services for
pupils at risk who require remedial assistance and educational
opportunities for students with exceptional abilities; and
- Equal educational opportunities
for all.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
In addition to the core courses Plainfield Public School
offers:
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Advance Placement
Language & Composition
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Advance Placement
Spanish Language
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Advance Placement
History
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Advance Placement
Biology
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Advance Placement
Chemistry
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Advance Placement
Physics
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Latina Perspective
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History of Racism and
Social Justice
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African American
History
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Criminal Justice
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Sociology
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Public Speaking
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Creative Writing
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Social Media
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Forensic Science and
Robotics
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Marine Biology will be an addition to the course roster for
next year.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAREER TECHNICAL
EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS:
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Allied Health
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Marketing
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Personal Finance
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Web Design
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Security Investments
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Economics
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Accounting
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CISCO
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Visual and Performing
Arts
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Business Management
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Child Development
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Wood Technology
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AFJROCT
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Culinary Arts
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AVID
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Fashion Design &
Portfolio
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The student body have
a host of electives to choose from. Plainfield extends its school day
with enrichment afterschool programs and summer learning camps.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHELETIC PROGRAMS:
The
Plainfield Athletic Department is proud to offer the following sports programs!
Key: V = Varsity; JV = Junior Varsity; Fr =
Freshman; MS = Middle School
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FALL
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WINTER
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SPRING
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Cheerleading (V, MS)
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Basketball (Boys & Girls) V, JV, Fr, MS
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Baseball (V, JV, Fr, MS)
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Cross Country (Boys & Girls) V, MS
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Bowling (V, JV)
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Golf (V)
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Football (V, JV, Fr, MS)
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Cheerleading (V, MS)
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Outdoor Track (Boys & Girls) V, MS
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Soccer (Boys & Girls) V, JV, Fr, MS
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Indoor Track (Boys & Girls) V
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Softball (V, JV, MS)
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Tennis (Girls) V, MS
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Swimming (Boys & Girls) V, MS
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Tennis (Boys) V, MS
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Volleyball (Girls) V, JV
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Wrestling (V, MS)
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Volleyball (Boys) V, JV
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All sports except basketball have no
participation limits.
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Plainfield
Public School athletic highlights and championships for the past four years
include:
· Girls Tennis -State
Qualifier 2020
· Girls' volleyball State
Qualifier 2019, 2021
· Football -Played for 1st
winning season in 15 years in 2020
· Boys/Girls Cross Country
Individual State Qualifiers
· Cheerleading - Summer
Camp Team Awards 2017-2019
· Marching Band- Morgan
State Band Competition 2018-2019
· Boys' Soccer state
Qualifier 2017-2020
· Girls Soccer state
qualifier 2018
· Boys Basketball State
Qualifier 2018-2020
· Girls Basketball State
Qualifier 2017, 2019
· Wrestling -UCC Mountain
Division Champions
· Boys/Girls Swimming-UCC Individual
Qualifiers
· Boys/Girls Indoor Track
-NJSIAA Individual Qualifiers 2017-2019
· Boys/Girls Bowling UCC
Individual Qualifier 2019
· Girls Softball 2018-19
UCC Sky Division Champions
· Baseball UCC 2017-19,
2021 four Consecutive Sky Division Champions
· Boys Tennis UCC 2017-19,
2021 four Consecutive UCC Valley Division Champions
· Girls Track 2nd place
UCC Valley Division 2021
· Boys Track UCC Division
Qualifier
· Boys Volleyball State
Qualifier 2021
· Celine-Jada Brown led
team to New Jersey State Meet of Champions in the long jump; Jada Brown also
qualified for the US Track and Field Nationals in Eugene, Oregon
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHARED PARTNERSHIPS:
The District takes pride in its collaborative relationships
with community partners at local, county and state levels.
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LOCAL
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COUNTY
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STATE
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21ST
Century Community Learning Center/School Base Youth Services
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Kean University
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New Jersey Department
of Education
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Tudor Buddies
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Union County College
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Rutgers University Upward
Bound
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Association of Black
Women Lawyers of New Jersey
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Union County
Educational Services Commission
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Educational Rate
Program Telecommunications & Information Technologies
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Triple Tier Bus
Routes
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Somerset County Educational
Services Commission
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Xerox
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Young Men’s Christian
Association (YMCA)
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Hunterdon Educational
Services Commission
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New Jersey State
Special Medicaid Initiatives (SEMI)
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Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity – Sigma Beta Club
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Cooperative
Purchasing Programs (State, Ed-Data, OMNIAS/US Communities)
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Raritan Valley NJ
Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
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So. Plainfield Public
Schools
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Early
Childhood Providers
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Al & Jeans’
Incorporated
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Black United Fund I
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Black United Fund II
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Dawn to Dusk Childcare
Center
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H.O.P.E.S. CAP,
Incorporated
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New Horizons
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The Kings’ Daughters
Day School
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Little Hearts
Learning Center
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Neighborhood House
Association West
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Neighborhood House
Association East
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Playhouse Child
Development Center
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Precious Steps
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Precious Steps II
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South Second Street
Youth Center (SSYC)
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