Welcome to the Counseling Department of

The Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering

"I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path, and I will leave a trail."


Passaic Public Schools Vision, Mission and Focus

​​VisionPassaic Public Schools will become one of the best school systems in New Jersey. MissionPassaic Public Schools will provide an excellent educationthat prepares our students for college and to earn high paying jobs.FocusPassaic Public Schools will provide all students the opportunity to graduate high schoolwith a career certification and/or a minimum of 15 college credits.

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Snapshot:



Opening September 2018, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering provides a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) focused curriculum, including Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and innovative courses developed through partnerships between industry and leading universities. Pathways of study for students will include Engineering, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, and Mathematical Studies. In September 2018, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering will serve students in Grades 6-11, expanding to include grade 12 in 2019-2020.

Where in the World Our School Teachers and Staff go to College, Post-Secondary School, and/or join the workforce after high-school?

Check it out on our Virtual World Map!

Need some Peace & Calm?

Join your School Counselors- Ms. Pinon, Ms. Rios & Ms. Roth:

The PASE Virtual Peace Place

PASE Virtual Peace Place for Students
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HAPPY December

December is a month of kindness! Let's be about kindness and giving this month and whole year through. Here is a calendar of all of the wonderful things that you can do this month to be kind to others and to yourself!

Congratulations to PASE Q1 Honor Roll and High Honor Roll Students!!! We are very proud of you!

Thank you for your Student Acts of Service!!

Counselor Contact Information:

Email and Google Voice
Erika Rios- (Google Voice) 862-414-4077 , (Email).erios@passaicschools.org