Schoolhouse ROX: A POGcast

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discusses the growing concern over chronic absenteeism with Dr. Zegar, and Dr. Matthew Murphy. They discuss the importance of attending school regularly as well as strategies that schools can take to support students with attendance.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp hosts a few students and a teacher who have earned the distinction of being an Eagle Scout. They talk about how this accomplishment and the journey toward earning it has impacted them and also how the principles they learn along the way closely mirror the core elements of Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp and Mr. Caccavale discuss the exciting opportunity that was afforded to RHS Seniors in the SDF class to go on-site to help volunteers from Morris Habitat for Humanity as the house they built in Structural Design and Fabrication have the finishing touches put on it so a family can move in soon. These seniors and some of their classmates spent the better part of their last month working on location to ensure the house is ready for the family.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp, Mr. Caccavale, Mr. Fiscina, Mr. Mawn, Mr. Taylor, Dr. Gottfried, and a student discuss Roxbury High School's recent recognition as a STEM School of Excellence by ITEEA...a very prestigious designation with Kelly Dooley, Executive Director of ITEEA. This award required the diligent work of many staff and students and we could not be more proud to have been recognized for their extraordinary efforts! Listen in to learn more about the award as well as those who have contributed to our programs.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp and Mr. Trokan talk with Mrs. Hamade, Ms. DeMaio (VP of TEEEM) as well as a few students about the district's partnership with TEEEM and FDU. This special dual enrollment program with FDU allows students an opportunity to deeply investigate world issues that they care about and actually work to design solutions.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discusses the Band program at RHS with Mr. Conrad and some music students. They talk about the accomplishments of the band program, but more importantly about the environment that supports the students as musicians, but also in their many other ventures. In an era where students time is often at a premium, the music program has figured out how to support students' success in a variety of areas.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discusses the RHS Journalism program with Mrs. Santora and four of its leading members. They talk about the Journalism program as well as some of their operational protocols to ensure that they produce the highest quality work. This is truly an incredible career-oriented program!

In this episode, Dr. Seipp talks with Mr. Pitzer, Mr. Hellner, and a few students about the newly formed eSports team at Roxbury High School. This team has taken off and has tons of student interest. This program is just one more example of Roxbury working to design and implement opportunities that match students' interests.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp has the pleasure of speaking with a cadre of Tomorrow's Teachers students and their teacher, Mrs. Burleigh. Tomorrow's Teachers is a dual enrollment program with Kean University that supports students who want to enter the teaching profession with real-time experience in a variety of settings while they are enrolled at Roxbury High School. Hear about this amazing program from tomorrow's teachers!

In this episode, Dr. Seipp, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Argenziano discuss the importance and value of standardized testing. Yes, it is a requirement and provides the district with incredibly valuable data that supports learning, but more importantly than that it is an amazing opportunity for us to celebrate all the hard work that our teachers and students do all year long. In Roxbury, we are fortunate to have exceptional teachers, and student participation to the very best of their ability is one of the best ways to honor the commitment of their amazing teachers!