Eric S. Smith School
Curriculum Guide
2020 - 2021
Eric S. Smith Middle School, Ramsey
Welcome to Eric S. Smith Middle School in the Ramsey School District. You are fortunate to be part of a school district that has a rich history and record of achievement in academics, athletics and the arts. We are very proud of what we accomplish here, and we hope you will find your experiences with us to be educational and fulfilling.
This curriculum guide is designed to give you an overview of the courses at Smith. It will also help you understand the scope and sequence of the children’s academic program, and how that fits in with their development.
If you have any questions about any of the programs or structures here at Smith, please feel free to contact me or the guidance staff for clarification.
Andrew Herre - Principal
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General Information
Programs of Study
Contact Information
Board of Education
Ms. Laura Behrmann, President
Ms. Keri Walsh, Vice President
Ms. Jennifer Burns --- Mr. Nicholas Capuano --- Mr. Ralph J. Caputo
Mr. Scott Kaufman --- Ms. Andrea F. Lamendola --- Mr. Nicholas Schifano --- Mr. Anthony Socci
District Administration
Telephone: 201-785-2300 ....................................................................................................Extension
Dr. Matthew Murphy, Superintendent of Schools .................................................................20416
Mr. Thomas W. O’Hern, Business Administrator/Board Secretary ......................................20402
Mr. Andrew Matteo, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment..............................20472
Mrs. Donna Volpe, Acting Director of Special Services ........................................................25473
Mr. Michael Biggan, Director of Guidance..............................................................................21551
Mr. Kevin Sabella, Athletic Director & Supervisor of PE.........................................................21570
Eric S. Smith School
Telephone: 201-785-2313
Mr. Andrew Herre, Principal
Mrs. Christine Davis, Supervisor of K-8 Education & Wellness
Mrs. Christine Bradley, Counselor
Ms. Jennifer Roberts, Counselor
Mr. James Steinemann, Counselor
Supervisory Staff
Telephone: 201-785-2300 ....................................................................................................Extension
Mrs. Holly Falcone, Science & Technical Education Departments ..........................................21865
Mr. Carmen Lacherza, English Department ..............................................................................21572
Mr. Thomas Santulli, Mathematics & Business Education Departments ...............................21569
Mrs. Karen Vander Leest, Social Studies & 9-12 World Languages Departments .................21580
Mr. Kenneth Veit, Fine Arts & K-8 World Language Departments ............................................21574