SCHOOL
CURRICULUM/CORE STANDARDS AND PROFICIENCIES (Rev. 1999)
Our Language Arts
Literacy Curriculum includes reading (phonemic awareness, decoding and phonics,
comprehension, vocabulary, study skills, literature, and critical thinking),
English (language, writing skills, critical thinking, comprehension), spelling and
handwriting. The MacMillan/McGraw Hill Spotlight on Literacy Program is
used in grades 1st-4th to teach reading and language arts
and treasures in kindergarten. The Houghton Mifflin Invitations to Literacy
Program is used grades 5 and 6 to teach reading and language arts. These
programs are well aligned with
Our school wide math program is Math
Advantage by
Please note that additional
instructional materials in language arts literacy and mathematics, which are
approved by the Board of Education, may be used for Basic Skills instruction
and Special Education. In 2004-2005 the
Mathematics curriculum was revised and in 2001-2002. During the 2002-2003 school year, the Reading/Language Arts Literacy/Library-Media
curricula was evaluated and developed.
The science curriculum ws revised in 2005-2006 and social studies was
reviewed during the 2006-2007 school year.
Several years ago, our school began
revisions to include the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for all
subjects. A plan is available for your
review. The approved texts and skills array in the other curricula areas are
available for your review from the Chief School Administrator and/or the
Library Media Specialist.
Field trips and
excursions are an extension of the curriculum and the total school experience.
In addition, student admission fees may be charged to parents, however, no
pupil will be denied the right of participation because of an inability to pay.
Any student who requires specialized medical attention needs should be accompanied
by a family member on a field trip. Prior arrangements with the teacher
should be made.