Our
goal is to provide our students with the education and experiences necessary
to pursue their dreams beyond high school. We pride ourselves in being "a
school that cares" about each of our students and their educational, social
and emotional well-being. The four year voyage to reach that goal begins with
a summer orientation for new, incoming students to ease the transition from
middle school.
The diversity of our curricular program offerings satisfy a wide range of student
interests ranging from the world of work to courses in Honors, advanced placement
and dual credit courses in conjunction with Camden County College. In addition
to the core courses required by the State of New Jersey, we offer electives in
a wide variety of areas such as Public Speaking, Journalism, Creative Writing,
Oceanography, Genetics, Astronomy, World Philosophy, Personal Finance, Web Page
Design, Digital Painting, Theater Arts, CAD, Design Technology, American Sign
Language and Psychology. Along with the various levels of core courses offered,
these electives contribute to the best in college preparation.
As
a further enhancement to our instructional program, we participate in a variety
of off-site activities. These include competitions in the Science League of
South Jersey, the Model United Nations in Hershey, Pa., Youth in Government
in Trenton, NJ and an "Academic Challenge" team that competes with
other high schools in the area.
There are clubs and activities for every possible student interest at Overbrook
Senior. In the performing arts we offer Marching, Concert and Jazz bands and
a variety of vocal choirs. Our Jazz Band has won the state
championship seven of the last fifteen years. We offer Theater Arts both in the
curriculum and as an extra-curricular activity, staging a drama or comedy in
the Fall and a musical in the Spring. We offer clubs in world languages, Multi-Cultural
understanding, African-American Culture and a variety of public service oriented
clubs.
As a member of the Tri-County Athletic Conference, we field teams in all major
sports during all three school sport seasons.
We are a close-knit, family-oriented school that takes pride in everything we
do, while providing a challenging and comprehensive curriculum and student activities
for every interest. The development of individual potential and talents of each
student are paramount in our programs and educational opportunities. Welcome
to Overbrook! Welcome Home!
Paul Harmelin, Principal
