High schools get top marks

By: centraljersey.com
Thumbs up to the local school systems and to their students who performed so well in this year’s SAT scores.
Princeton High was the highest-ranking in the state followed by West Windsor-Plainsboro South in second, West Windsor-Plainsboro North in fifth and Montgomery High in sixth.
Princeton’s combined score in math, verbal and writing was 1860; West Windsor-Plainsboro South had a combined score of 1843; West Windsor-Plainsboro North with 1815; and Montgomery with 1790.
All of the students, faculty and administrators can share in the pride and satisfaction of jobs well done. It takes a combined effort and dedication to learning to reach such a level of success.
Earl Kim, superintendent of Montgomery Township schools, points out that while he is proud of his students’ achievement on the SATs, the tests are not intended to reflect on student learning but potential for success in college.
Some schools don’t even require the results to be part of the application process, instead relying on grades, leadership, student activities and community services to gauge a student’s potential.
Princeton High Principal Gary Snyder followed such a line of thought when he said the SATs are "but one indicator of the strength of the instruction and curriculum at PHS."
He says "the notion of ‘live to learn and learn to live’ guides our work every day and contributes to student achievement in the academics, arts, athletics and activities."
Victoria Kniewel, superintendent of West Windsor-Plainsboro schools, added "involved parents and a supportive community" to the recipe for success.
However one assesses these local schools it is clear that whatever their individual formulas, they are doing a lot of things right.