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Recent News

The Jersey City Public Schools’ Mission Forward: Go for the Gold focuses on a renewed commitment to academics, effective teaching, and promoting literacy. In support of the district mission and this partnership with families, the Curriculum and Instruction Department, along with the Jersey City Free Public Library, will offer an engaging and interactive workshop designed to help parents/guardians foster a love of reading, support literacy development at home, and kick off the new year with new reading resolutions.

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Mission Statement

Jotham W. Wakeman School Mission Statement
 
It is our Mission and Mandate to adhere to our Core Beliefs:  Our main purpose is to improve student achievement.  Effective instruction is our key to improving student achievement.  Effective instruction is delivered all day, every day.  Always have high expectations for ourselves and our students.

About Us

  • 70% of students meet or exceed expectations of NJSLA
  • Chess lessons during the school day from a chess master
  • Outperformed the state in ELA and Math on NJSLA on all grade levels
  • Tara Ruiz
    Teacher of the Year 2022
  • Patricia Ortega
    Educational Services Professional of the Year 2022