Message from Barbara Sargent

A Message From the Superintendent

Awesome STEM Opportunities in Parsippany Schools!

Dr. Barbara Sargent

If you haven’t taken a look at the STEM opportunities at Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools lately, you’re going to be really impressed with our offerings. The district has been working to enhance opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and we’re especially excited about these three amazing programs for our high school students:

STEM Pathways: STEM Pathways provides high school students with the opportunity to concentrate their studies in the areas of STEM and exposes students to relevant authentic experiences through project work, conferences, and presentations to enhance their high school experience. All coursework is completed at our Parsippany schools and includes college level AP courses and rigorous study in subjects like Robotics, Computer Programming, CAD, Calculus, and Genetics. Students will interact with STEM professionals and learn about career opportunities in the field. In addition to building a high school transcript rich in math and science classes, students will cultivate transferable work habits such as perseverance, goal setting, and selfdirection.

Students accepted to the program may complete a Regular or Distinction Pathway which requires a certain number of classes in Mathematics, Science, and STEM electives. Successful completion of the program after four (4) years results in a special STEM designation on the student’s transcript and diploma. Registration for our current 8th graders for the 2023-24 school year is underway. students the opportunity to obtain early guaranteed admission to NJIT’s Bachelor Degree program as long as the student meets and maintains NJIT’s general admission criteria throughout their high school career. Students are not obligated to attend NJIT if accepted into the program. The Advanced Admissions Program provides an opportunity for qualified 9th graders at PTHSD to apply to NJIT prior to the start of their sophomore year for early admission to NJIT. Students will be notified of their acceptance during the fall of sophomore year and will have opportunities throughout high school to learn more about NJIT’s programs.

Advanced Academic Achievement (A.K.A. Dual

Enrollment): This special program allows qualified Juniors and Seniors to earn college credits at Parsippany Hills and Parsippany High Schools during the academic year. Dual enrollment courses are taught by our own district’s supremely qualified high school teachers who have been certified by NJIT as adjunct faculty members in the related NJIT departments. Dual enrollment does not require students to attend any classes at NJIT. To receive the corresponding credits from a dual enrollment course, students must earn a minimum final grade of B. The tuition is $150 per credit, which is a tremendous discount from the over $750 per credit amount for undergraduate classes. There are no additional fees.

We encourage you to connect with us to learn more! Please visit our district website at www.pthsd.net and go to the “Curriculum” tab at the top, then to “K-12 STEM Programs” on the left bar for more information or click here.

Shrimp with garlic sauce, a favorite at Bill & Harry Chinese Cuisine Cutting the celebration ribbon was Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella, Lou Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Sal Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso

Cutting the 50th Anniversary ribbon at Sal’s Haircutting Salon was Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella, Lou Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Sal Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Sal Leone with a plaque congratulating being in business for fifty years. The plaque read “May the journey of your success continue even in the coming years! Wishing you and your team a happy anniversary!”

In July of 1972 Sal responded to a barber wanted advertisement that was in the local newspaper. Sal made his way to the barber shop located in Lake Hiawatha. He was offered the position and the owner said, “If you like it here I’m looking to retire soon and we can talk about you buying the shop.” Sal made him an offer that day and two weeks later Sal’s Haircutting Salon was established.

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