Every student's school day will look different as we are an alternate program that centers their learning around their needs that day. Students can elect to join in with programs, events, or activities OR can also focus solely on their course work each day.
Students are expected to be PRESENT each day. The following is the general school schedule; however, modifications to this schedule (i.e., late start, M-W-F, etc.) can be made but must be approved by our guidance department and Vice Principal.
7:30am School is open
8:30 - 9:45 Period 1
9:45 - 10:00 BREAK
10:00 - 11:15 Period 2
11:15 - 11:30 BREAK
11:30 - 12:45 Period 3
12:45 Dismissal from regular day
- FREE breakfast program (8:00 - 10:00)
- FREE food made by students is served at second break (not daily)
- Workshops run all the time (listen for announcements)
- Phys-Ed runs in Period 3 (Tuesday/Thursdays)
Why do we end at 12:45?
Students at NJ complete 3 periods condensed into the morning and are dismissed by 12:45pm. This modified schedule allows students to:
- secure and maintain afternoon part-time jobs
- attend school for a shorter period of time and still earn credits
- be flexible with life and family responsibilities
- schedule their medical appointments in the afternoon and miss less class time