Fort Lee High School

Highly Engaged Employees

Fort Lee High School is a public secondary institution serving the residents of Fort Lee Borough, a 2.6-square-mile suburban community in Bergen County, New Jersey, situated on the Hudson River near the New Jersey approaches to the George Washington Bridge. The school district is committed to delivering challenging, differentiated instruction that... addresses each student's intellectual, social, and emotional needs while preparing graduates to compete globally at the highest levels. Fort Lee High School was ranked 72nd in the State of New Jersey according to New Jersey Monthly magazine's annual rankings, reflecting the district's focus on academic excellence and student achievement. The school's instructional philosophy centers on classroom teaching as the cornerstone of student education, supported by a comprehensive professional development program that enables teachers to continuously enhance their skills and expertise. Faculty members engage in extensive, rigorous professional development through district-led courses in Language Arts, Brain Based Learning, and Multiple Intelligences, as well as advanced study at local colleges and universities. The school emphasizes collaborative learning and knowledge-sharing among educators through structured mentoring programs, lesson study groups, curriculum mapping teams, and grade-level and department teams. This collaborative approach allows teachers to pool their collective experience and develop an instructional model grounded in evidence-based best practices. By prioritizing continuous professional development and fostering a culture of shared expertise among faculty, Fort Lee High School creates an environment where instructional quality is systematically improved and students receive engaging, relevant learning experiences designed to prepare them for success in an increasingly competitive global landscape.Read More