Phone: Office: 973-677-4000 Ext. 32810 Cell/Text: 908-458-6760
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Rutgers University - B.S. (Sociology and Criminal Justice) New Jersey City University - M.A. (School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling) New Jersey City University - Doctoral Student - Educational Technology Leadership NJDOE - School Guidance Counselor Certificate Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Honor Society CPR/BLS Certificate - American Red Cross Notary Public - State of New Jersey Professional Organizations (Past and Present): New Jersey School Counselor Association Essex County School Counselor Association American Counselor Association New Jersey Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars and Officers of Admission
Mr. Jamaal Johnson
School Counselor/Industry Engagement Officer
Office Hours: Mr. Johnson is available during the advisory periods, office hours, and by appointment.
Remind Codes:
Class of 2025: 897ked3
Class of 2026: 2ge8f4e
Class of 2027: 2d8e2fc
Class of 2028: ghb6eg
STEM Alumni: 7f2kg9
Google Classroom Code: osrh4gx
School Counselor - Student Resources
Need information on how to request Working Papers? (Click Here)
MINORS: If you don't have a job offer yet, that's your first step! You only apply for Working Papers after getting an offer of employment.
CAREGIVERS: If you get an email about a minor's Working Papers application before you've heard about their job offer, check to make sure they're doing things in the right order. The offer of employment comes first, and then they apply for Working Papers.
Transcript Requests (All grades)
ALL STEM Scholars have BOTH a STEM and NJIT Transcript!
The STEM transcript is the official high school record.
The NJIT transcript is the official college record.
All Scholars interested in attending a college or university after graduating MUST request a copy of both their final STEM and NJIT transcript to be reviewed and evaluated by their final college choice. Colleges will determine the eligibility for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis for all students based on their institution's transfer credit policy.
STEM Official transcript requests. (click here)
For detailed instructions on how to request an NJIT transcript. (click here).
There is a $7.00 fee per copy of the NJIT transcript, which must be sent directly to the scholar's final college choice. Copies are usually sent within an hour of the request and paid online. Scholars will need their SSN or NJIT ID number to request a copy through the website.
Are you ready for testing?
Interview Preparation Sample Interview Questions: (click here)
College & University Tours & Admissions Fairs (TBA)
Scholarship and College Instant Decision Day Interviews: (December 2024-TBA)
Social Emotional Learning SEL support (click here)
STEM College and Career Readiness resources:
BIG FUTURE Scholarship Search (click here)
Common Application (click here)
Common HBCU Application (click here)
Ready to complete the FAFSA? (click here)
NJ STATE Financial Aid HESAA (click here)
NJ Educational Opportunity Fund (click here)
Non-Federal Aid CSS PROFILE (click here)
Want to visit a prospective school? College Fly-in Programs (click here)
Internship Opportunities (TBA)
Community Service
All STEM Scholars MUST complete 60 hours of Community Service before graduation (15 hours per year).
Please see some available opportunities with partner programs:
Friends of Metcalf Park, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Joi's Angels, Orange Public Library, Orange HUUB, NJIT Real World Connections (RWC), OPS drama and stage crew, OPS district-wide spelling bee, volunteering with local churches and community-based organizations, feeding the homeless, clothing drives, STEM teacher or classroom assistance, STEM Saturday campus-wide clean-up/with Mr. Johnson.
STEM Innovation Academy - College Partners:
Cooperman College Scholars (click here)
SEEDS Access Program (click here)
Want to Play a Sport? NCAA Eligibility Information (click here)
The presence of a Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) in a school has a profound impact on the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and students. GLSEN’s most recent National School Climate Study found that LGBTQ+ students with access to a GSA experienced lower levels of victimization and felt a greater sense of belonging and acceptance in their school communities. All secondary schools within the Orange School District have identified a GSA Advisor. We remain committed to your child’s development and growth as a school district. Use our valuable resources, as we are here to support your scholars. Should your child need support in this area, the GSA Advisor for STEM Academy is Mr. Jamaal Johnson (he, him, his), Guidance Counselor.
