West Babylon Junior High School

Address: 200 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704
Main Office: (631) 376-7200
Attendance: (631) 376-7200 ext. 7275
Principal: Dr. Carlos Falcón
Asst. Principal: Alison Somma

School Hours: 7:42 AM-2:25 PM

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Remember to have your student ID VISIBLE every day. Please contact the main office if you need a new ID tag.

 

School Updates

 

Contact Information

To contact a teacher, find the teacher's phone number in the Staff Directory. If the teacher is not available, leave a message on their voice mail.

To report a student absence, call (631) 376-7200 ext. 7275. 

Announcements

Junior High Students Engage in Computer Science

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Students in Mrs. Statfeld’s library class at West Babylon Junior High School recently
participated in Computer Science Education Week. Throughout the week, they engaged in a variety of coding challenges that sparked their creativity and problem-solving skills. In addition to coding activities, students explored the world of artificial intelligence.

They learned how AI functions and discovered the unique aspects of generative AI.
To deepen their understanding, the class reflected on the benefits and drawbacks of generative AI and presented their findings collaboratively, fostering critical thinking and discussions about technology's impact on our lives. Computer Education Week was a wonderful opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in computer science.

Click here to view the Junior High Students Engage in Computer Science slideshow.

Date Added: 1/3/2025

Young Scientists Study Pond Water Slides

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Seventh grade life science students in Mrs. Kowalik's classes at West Babylon Junior High School were given a hands-on opportunity to identify and observe living pond water organisms under a microscope. Mrs. Kowalik and her students brought in samples of pond water from local ponds and lakes and then created their own wet-mount slides. They observed the samples under a microscope, drew their findings in their lab packet and identified the organisms using an identification chart.

 

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Date Added: 12/27/2024

Eighth Grade Art on Display

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West Babylon Junior High School eighth graders currently have their artwork on display at the West Babylon Public Library. The artwork is featured in the children’s area this month as part of a collaboration between the West Babylon art department and the West Babylon Public Library, helping to promote the arts within the schools and community. The display features compositions created under the direction of art teachers Caitlin Alfano and Jennifer Tomeo. 

Students in Ms. Alfano’s eighth grade classes illustrated creative color wheel drawings, choosing a circular item as the focal point of their artwork. By incorporating a color wheel, the class applied their understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary colors, along with tints and shades. Students also developed a context and narrative for their work by adding details to support the focal point’s environment. They then applied their knowledge of value to create a background using a pencil.

Mrs. Tomeo’s eighth grade classes learned about the famous painter Vincent van Gogh. Students created landscape artwork based on a realistic reference, creating an impressionistic representation of the image. During this project, they learned about the application of color, light, and movement within an art piece. 

 

Date Added: 12/26/2024


Art Turned to Holiday Gift Wrap for JHS Students

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West Babylon Junior High School had three winners selected for the Long Island Herald Newspaper’s “Holiday Wrapping Paper Design Contest.” Students’ artwork was chosen and then compiled into a “holiday gift wrap” double page spread for the Dec. 5 edition of the newspaper. Congratulations to Lauren Giudice, eighth grade, Payton Haines, sixth grade and Jakub Sczymczyk, sixth grade. Pictured from left: West Babylon Junior High School Principal Dr. Carlos Falcón, Payton Haines, Jakub Sczymczyk, Lauren Giudice, K-12 Art Chairperson Caitlin Alfano and West Babylon Junior High School Assistant Principal Alison Somma.

Date Added: 12/20/2024

An Eye for Detail

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Eighth graders in Studio Art class with Ms. Tomeo at West Babylon Junior High School are working on their realistic animal eye drawings. The students are focusing on texture and using chalk pastel on charcoal paper. The eye drawings are the first stage in their animal projects later in the year.

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Date Added: 12/20/2024