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Ms. Washington is responsible for coordinating prevention and intervention programs for at-risk students, organizing conflict mediation and assistance for homeless students. Her primary role is to ensure that students are attending school in accordance with the compulsory attendance laws of the state of Delaware and represent the school in Truancy Court. She provides individual and group counseling, arranges homebound instruction, home visit contacts, diffusing situations, and liaison with parents, school and the community. She also assists in the investigation of suspected neglect and abuse.

Students with mental or physical health problems should be referred to the Nurse's Office. Early identification is important so that the health issue does not interfere with interaction / participation in the classroom. Symptoms of illness vary. It can present as withdrawal, frequent absences, chronic complaints or depression. The nurses' offices are open during regular school hours.

The mission of JDG is to enable students to achieve academic, career, personal, and social success. JDG teaches students how to find and keep jobs. Students receive classroom instruction that counts toward the credits needed to graduate. JDG students are taught goal setting, basic math, communication, job applications, resumes, job interviews, teamwork, study skills, positive attitudes, career development, leadership and business etiquette. Students are supported for 12 months after they graduate.

JDG students are members of the Delaware Career Association (DCA). The DCA enables members to become socially aware, develop leadership potential, assume civic responsibilities, and expand their knowledge about careers. Students compete for awards in curricular-based events at the Annual Career Development Conference.

ARMY JROTC

Ph. 302-454-2151 x 147

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Charles H. Hill III hillc4@christina.k12.de.us

Sergeant 1st Class (SFC) Robert M. Woodward Jr. woodwardr@christina.k12.de.us

Mission: To motivate young people to become better citizens.

Army Junior ROTC complements the core curricula and overall educational programs of Newark High School, offering students a unique opportunity for personal growth. JROTC is remarkably comprehensive; to a base of American citizenship and history, we add a battery of values and skills which are indispensable to success in school and beyond. JROTC teaches self-discipline, confidence, organization, ethics, integrity, and responsibility.

We train students to think on their feet, to make decisions, to work as team members, to motivate themselves and others, and to lead. JROTC instructors teach as much by example as by syllabus. They serve as role models for their students, and as mentors who provide strong incentives to stay in school and graduate.

Enrollment is open to all 9th-12th grade students, and JROTC may be taken every year of high school for one elective credit each year. JROTC is not a recruitment program for the military, although each year a few JROTC graduates do select some form of military service. All uniforms (worn once weekly), textbooks, and related course materials are provided at no cost to the students. Employers and college Admissions Directors tell us they are always pleased to see JROTC on a transcript or resume. Based on ten years' experience at NHS, we can state, "JROTC will help you to succeed as a team, and thrive as an individual."

ONE-EIGHTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is an essential piece to the Newark Learning Community. It gives students the opportunity to stop, evaluate, and take "A TURN TOWARDS THE RIGHT DIRECTION". ONE-EIGHTY provides a safe, sound and structured environment to teach students how to utilize their natural ability, while equipping them with new tools they can use to be successful throughout their lives.

The goal for Newark's library is to promote free reading, teach research skills, encourage computer and internet use and to support the 
classroom curriculum.  The library is open from 7 am until 2:30.