Welcome

Welcome!  

I am very excited to be teaching Computer Science, Family and Consumer Science, and Math Classes this year.  

Open House:  

Friday September 26, 2025

5:15 - 5:45 K - 4th Grade

5:45 - 6:15 5th - 12th Grade

6:15 - 7:00 Back to School BBQ

Courses: 

Geometry (Regents) - A high school math course designed to discover and interpret theorems for shapes.  Successful completion of Algebra Required.

Pre-Calculus (CGCC) - Upper level high school math course designed to teach with applications in the following topics: Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Analytic Trigonometry, and Analytic Geometry

Family and Consumer Science (FCS) - (Formally Home & Careers)  - A middle school course designed to teach students communication skills, find ways to positively impact their community, and be work and career ready. 

PLTW Computer Science Essentials (CSE) - A high school course to introduce programing using Apps, robots, and the text language Python.  

Consumer Math/Financial Literacy  - A high school math course that concentrates on math used in everyday life as an adult.  Topics include taxes, banking, loans, credit cards, investing, and budgeting with an emphasis on good decision making skills.  

Computer Science Principles (AP) - Upper level high school course aligned with the AP curriculum. The five Big Ideas of the course are Creative Development, Data, Algorithms and Programming, Computer Systems and Networks, and Impact of Computing.

Contact Information

Melissa Palumbo

mpalumbo@wajcs.org - preferred 

518-734-3400 x1214

Room 232

Extra Help This Week:

Before School:  

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM, stop in any time

During School: with pre-signed pass 

Period 1 8:00 - 8:44

Period 10 1:14 - 1:58 (Day 2 only)

Period 11 2:01 - 2:45 (Day 2 only)

After School: 

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM, by appointment

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 

Please sign up and let me know if you have a ride home or need a bus before 11AM