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Bayonne High School is now licensed to participate in the School Counts Program, which is a program of the Business Coalition for Educational Excellence through the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. The goal of School Counts is to show students the correlation between their performance in high school and their future in the work world by emphasizing to students that what they do in school counts. The program motivates students to keep their grades up, come to school everyday, be on time, and take academically challenging classes. School Counts encourages students to make the most of their important high school years and acquire good habits that they will need to succeed in the future. Surveys show that employers care as much about attendance and punctuality as they do about skills.

Dr. Patricia L. McGeehan, Superintendent of Schools, states, “Pamrapo Savings Bank has committed to serve as Bayonne High School’s sponsor in this program. The cooperation of the community is vital to the School Counts Program. On behalf of the Bayonne Board of Education, I extend my gratitude for Pamrapo Savings Bank’s generosity and support for this exemplary program.”

At the end of the school year, students who have met the criteria for attendance, punctuality, and grades will be awarded a certificate. Students should present the certificate with their applications for part-time or summer employment. When prospective employers see the certificate, they will know that the student has been successful in the program and possesses the qualities of a good employee.

Career Internship Program coordinators will approach local businesses asking them to endorse the program by recognizing a student with a School Counts certificate when they are hiring their part-time and summer help. “The program is a win-win situation for Bayonne,” said coordinator Dee Bludgus. “The students are acquiring skills that will help them in the future, and businesses in Bayonne are getting employees who are committed to the values of coming to work everyday and being on time.” Coordinator Frank Fusaro added, “It’s a documented fact that students who are late for school, will ultimately be late for work.” More information about the program can be found on the web at www.schoolcounts.org.