Camden County School Districts
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AUDUBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement-In partnership with our students, families, and communities, the Audubon Public Schools will educate all students by providing motivating and challenging learning experiences that prepare them to achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels, in a safe setting of mutual respect in order to develop ethical, productive citizens who will contribute to the local and global community.
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BARRINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mission Statement-The Mission of the Barrington School District is to maintain a safe environment, where teachers, parents and community members work together to support students in becoming life long learners.Our Mission is carried out through:Valuing and protecting the environment.Ongoing development of technological proficiency.Incorporating the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.Creating strong character and respect for all people.Embracing ethical citizenship in the community and the world
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BELLMAWR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLMAWR SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION-Each student in the Bellmawr Public School District will develop academically, physically, emotionally, and socially in a positive learning environment that provides equitable educational opportunities for all students. All staff will hold high expectations for student achievement and accept responsibility for helping students meet those expectations. A rigorous, standards based curriculum will be provided to all students, which includes a core that specifies the knowledge and skills that all students are to attain. All staff will be committed to fostering positive relationships between community members, parents, staff, students, and to the continuous improvement of the district. All the stakeholders will be involved in the educational process and will be partners in solving the real challenges and complex issues facing education in our community in the 21st century
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BERLIN BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Mission Statement:The mission of the Berlin Community School, in an active partnership between school and community, is to provide effective and comprehensive educational opportunities in a nurturing environment designed to challenge all students to strive for personal excellence and responsible citizenship. This will foster the pursuit of life-long learning while achieving proficiency in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and meet the challenges of an evolving global society.
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BERLIN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School is to create a safe learning environment. Students will have learning experiences that enable them to reach their full potential and will become aware of a variety of careers.Dwight D. Eisenhower will provide a stimulating and innovative learning environment designed to prepare students to be self-reliant life long learners who will be able to make positive contributions to a technical, global society.
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BLACK HORSE PIKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District is to educate a diverse population in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals of a free and democratic society. We are committed to an exemplary educational program, based upon the Core Curriculum Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education. It is the expectation of this district that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels. We will continue to improve pupils’ and teachers’ technological literacy as a means of preparing for the future with confidence and creativity. Our schools will ensure the safety and security of all pupils and strive to provide the best learning environment. We will enhance our pupils’ growth by providing them with a creative, purposeful, and ethical atmosphere. We are dedicated to providing our pupils an opportunity to achieve academic goals, develop good citizenship skills, and make a positive contribution to society.We believe that a public school in a democratic society must educate for diversity in an atmosphere of freedom. As our students grow and develop, we trust that creative and purposeful actions will dominate their lives. It is our belief that their interpretation of the world depends on the kinds of ideas that fill their minds. If those ideas are weak, superficial, and incoherent, our students’ lives will be uninspired, uninteresting, and chaotic. If the ideas are energetic, profound, and rational, their lives will be motivated, enriched, and meaningful.
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CAMDEN ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
ABOUT US-The Camden’s Charter School Network was founded to provide an educational opportunity for Camden’s youth in a city where violence and educational dropout are routine daily occurrences. In 1998 Camden’s Promise first opened its doors for the children of Camden for the middle school level child. Since that time Camden’s Academy has graduated five classes of seniors with a 90% college admissions rate. These graduates of Camden Academy have successfully gone on to colleges and universities throughout the country. The newest school, Camden’s Pride Elementary, opened its doors in 2008. Mission Statement:The mission of the Camden's Charter School Network is to expand educational opportunity in Camden City through continuing the work started with Camden's Promise, Camden Academy, and Camden's Pride. The goal is to give all children in Camden an equal opportunity to achieve their greatest potential, to raise awareness for education through policy, to expand resources, to build leadership, and support program capacity for the City of Camden.
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CAMDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Corner-Preparing Young Minds For Success, Not Just For Today, But A Lifetime..."As we begin another school year, it is imperative that we all rise to the challenge of educating the youngsters in our school system. It is our job to do everything possible to ensure that all students receive a safe and secure learning experience. We must always focus not just on daily exercises, but the vision of teaching our students how to become life-long learners who appreciate the art of learning, and learning what it means to become productive, civic-minded citizens in our society. Our school district looks forward to working with home and community partnerships to help our students’ dreams become reality.2011-2012 will be a busy year for our school system. New experiences through a rich arts program, state-of-the-art technology resources, and enriched curriculums are exciting. We also will open a newly constructed school—Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy, begin work with two new family schools – Cooper B. Hatch Family School and Veterans Memorial Family School, as well as opening three new alternative programs in the district. Our vision is that each of these components contribute to engaging our learners and broadening students’ understanding of their own unique capabilities and interests.Everything we do, every day is about preparing our students to be ready for the challenges they will face in higher education, the workplace, and in life’s experiences in the world. We must ensure that our students have the foundation and the tools they need to go forward to build their careers, lives, and in turn, build a strong community where people want to live and thrive.We look forward to the 2011-2012 school year as we continue to educate our students. Please join us as we begin “Preparing Young Minds for Success, Not Just for Today, But for a Lifetime…”
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CAMDEN CO EDUCATIONAL SE
Mission Statement-“The mission of the Camden County Educational Services Commission is to assist member districts fulfill their responsibility to educate the youth of Camden County by providing superior programs and innovative services at exceptional value and the initiative and leadership necessary to meet the diverse needs of the educational communities of Camden County.”
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CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Mission Statement-Our mission is to assure all students are proficient in the New Jersey CORE Curriculum Content Standards, to prepare all students for a viable career, and to provide a safe, secure, and caring environment.The school’s vision and mission was developed by the Strategic Planning Committee which consisted of the faculty/staff/administration and parents.
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CAMDEN'S PRIDE CHARTER SCHOOL
ABOUT US-The Camden’s Charter School Network was founded to provide an educational opportunity for Camden’s youth in a city where violence and educational dropout are routine daily occurrences. In 1998 Camden’s Promise first opened its doors for the children of Camden for the middle school level child. Since that time Camden’s Academy has graduated five classes of seniors with a 90% college admissions rate. These graduates of Camden Academy have successfully gone on to colleges and universities throughout the country. The newest school, Camden’s Pride Elementary, opened its doors in 2008. Mission Statement:The mission of the Camden's Charter School Network is to expand educational opportunity in Camden City through continuing the work started with Camden's Promise, Camden Academy, and Camden's Pride. The goal is to give all children in Camden an equal opportunity to achieve their greatest potential, to raise awareness for education through policy, to expand resources, to build leadership, and support program capacity for the City of Camden.
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CAMDEN'S PROMISE CHARTR SCHOOL
ABOUT US-The Camden’s Charter School Network was founded to provide an educational opportunity for Camden’s youth in a city where violence and educational dropout are routine daily occurrences. In 1998 Camden’s Promise first opened its doors for the children of Camden for the middle school level child. Since that time Camden’s Academy has graduated five classes of seniors with a 90% college admissions rate. These graduates of Camden Academy have successfully gone on to colleges and universities throughout the country. The newest school, Camden’s Pride Elementary, opened its doors in 2008. Mission Statement:The mission of the Camden's Charter School Network is to expand educational opportunity in Camden City through continuing the work started with Camden's Promise, Camden Academy, and Camden's Pride. The goal is to give all children in Camden an equal opportunity to achieve their greatest potential, to raise awareness for education through policy, to expand resources, to build leadership, and support program capacity for the City of Camden.
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CHERRY HILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Our Goals:Continue to improve student achievement at all grade levels for all students and close achievement gaps where they exist. Expand implementation of a blueprint for student success to assure continuous student progress within an aligned preK-12 educational program. Achieve an increased level of consistency among all schools by applying an individualized data-driven approach to child study evaluations, IEP development and implementation of special education programs. Develop an action plan to improve and maintain school facilities while focusing on learning, safety, space, infrastructure, and maintenance. Protect the quality of the district’s educational program while minimizing the financial impact on the local taxpayer, implementing greater fiscal and operational efficiency, providing increased transparency and accountability, and pursuing alternative funding.
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CLEMENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mission Statement-The Clementon School District is dedicated to a meaningful collaboration among parents, students, administrators, teachers, support staff, board of education members, and the community. Our daily mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education driven by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. We are committed to providing a secure, nurturing school climate in order to provide for the educational, social, and emotional needs of students and staff.
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COLLINGSWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement-The Collingswood School District is comprised of five neighborhood elementary schools spread throughout the borough. Located in the suburbs of southern New Jersey, the Collingswood School District is approximately seven miles east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our proximity to several states rich in history, affords us the unique advantage of providing many educational experiences to our students. Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C. are just a one-day trip from Collingswood.The mission of the Collingswood School District is to provide the highest-quality education that ensures success for every student through excellence in teaching and learning.
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D.U.E. SEASON CHARTER SCHOOL
Our Mission-It is the mission of D.U.E. Season Charter School to provide a distinguished education for students in urban America in a supportive learning environment permeated with protective factors which continuously give students opportunity to:Demonstrate academic mastery and social competency;Develop an insatiable thirst for learning and hope for the future;Learn to love, value, and respect themselves and others; Develop an honorable character and self-efficacy; Understand the wealth of their heritage; Develop an appreciation for the arts and the talents they possess; and Develop purpose and passion for life and embrace the priceless contribution they can make to the American society.D.U.E. Season Charter School strives to significantly impact the lives of urban learners in a manner that builds successful contributors to the American society through the establishment of a K–8 learning laboratory charter school. The technology-rich academic program of our Charter school is a model geared towards the academic success of the urban learner.We work to find solutions to technical problems in curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning, and teacher/student interaction. The model, based on resiliency theory and brain and learning research, will offer an alternative to the traditional means of educating urban youth, will be replicable throughout urban America, and will be utilized as a tool to close the “achievement gap.”
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EASTERN CAMDEN COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Welcome to Eastern:he Eastern Camden County Regional School District is committed to an exemplary educational program, based upon the Core Curriculum Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education, that inspires and prepares life-long learners who contribute to society as caring, productive, and responsible individuals. At Eastern Regional, students make the connection to life-long learning.
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FREEDOM ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Mission Statement-Freedom Academy Charter School strives to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and character of the children of Camden City and the surrounding area, guaranteeing them the freedom to perform in competitive high schools and colleges, and help our students become positive, powerful, and productive citizens.
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GIBBSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Our Mission-The parents, teachers and administrators of the Gibbsboro Elementary School believe that every child can learn. It is the expectation of this school district that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels. We are committed to coordinating and integrating all available resources to bring high levels of learning to all our students. We accept the responsibility to prepare each student to participate effectively in the changing world in which we live as a self-satisfied and contributing member of a democratic society. This will ensure that all students are on a pathway to success and attainment of their full potential.
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GLOUCESTER CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MISSION STATEMENT -The educational process of the Gloucester City Public School District is the embodiment of visionary leadership, involved community, and individual needs. It is characterized by a holistic approach, by technological innovation, and by the development of socially responsible citizens. All students in the Gloucester City School District will be able to demonstrate the skills as outlined in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. The students of the Gloucester City Schools will become contributing members of a changing economy and be prepared and committed to life long learning.
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Welcome to the Gloucester Township Public Schools and best wishes for a successful 2011-12 school year. We look forward to working with you in meeting the many challenges before us. Our school personnel are committed to providing the highest quality educational programs to all children. We ask you to partner with us by becoming involved in your school's activities, parent teacher association, attending Board of Education meetings and participating in the annual School Election in November.
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HADDON HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:"The Haddon Heights Public Schools, in partnership with our students, families, and communities, will provide diverse, challenging, and enriching learning experiences with the goal of developing excellent scholars, creative, successful individuals, and ethical, responsible citizens who will meet or exceed the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels."
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HADDONFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
VISION / MISSION STATEMENT- The mission of the Haddonfield Public Schools, working in partnership with families and community, is to develop the unique potential of each individual and prepare all students to meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards by creating a challenging and diverse learning climate that promotes the development of the whole student, and prepares its students with the knowledge skills and integrity to meet life's challenges and enrich their community. Haddonfield School District has been selected as one of the districts in the state of New Jersey to be awarded a grant to pilot the Excellent Educators For New Jersey (EE4NJ) Pilot Program Teacher Effectiveness Evaluation System!
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HI NELLA
Mission and Beliefs:All students at Sterling High School will learn and achieve a high level of academic achievement exceeding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and national standards. We commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.
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THE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
The mission for The Institute for Excellence Charter School is to provide the youth of Winslow Township, in grades kindergarten through twelfth, (we are opening K-2) with a superior education that will prepare them for the most challenging opportunities as they continue their education and life preparation. The rigorous and high standards of the program will emphasize social development while supporting and rewarding the whole child. The Institute for Excellence Charter School will provide a school environment that encourages academic exploration and that celebrates effort in the pursuit of high achievement. The Institute for Excellence Charter School will provide a framework that helps guide students toward making successful life choices. The framework will include character education components that will help guide the development of leadership skills, social responsibility, and acceptance of others without regard to race, religion or other differences as well as respect for oneself and for others. A key element will include a wellness awareness program that provides a foundation for making good choices – physically, socially and academically for a lifetime of learning.The mission will be fulfilled by encouraging and supporting the attainment of excellence by all members of The Institute for Excellence Charter School community. Academic instruction will support the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and encourage students to extend their learning and explore areas of interest. Students will learn through hands-on-exploration of the curriculum, creating concrete learning experiences from which to grow and add new material. The school will utilize individual and small group instruction to develop a true understanding of course content. The staff of The Institute for Excellence Charter School will support all learning efforts by developing lessons that challenge and engage the students to question and explore the classroom material and the world around them.The mission will be supported through the establishment of a safe, secure, caring and compassionate, student and parent friendly environment that builds character and a strong sense of values conducive to learning and overall enrichment. This mission will be enhanced through the development of a curriculum that focuses on the cultural diversity of students, strong core competencies, creative thinking and communication. This holistic, parent inclusive curriculum will be rounded out by selected community service projects. The focus of the wellness program will be to encourage students to care for themselves and others. They will learn that by taking care of themselves physically they will be able to lead to a more active and involved lifestyle.
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LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL
Mission Statement -Laurel Springs School, with the support of the community, is dedicated to providing quality education experiences within our unique environment, to enable our children to become well-rounded, responsible members of society. We strive to maintain our traditional core values, to attain and surpass all New Jersey educational standards with a focus on student achievement and to instill an appetite and joy for lifelong learning.The Borough of Laurel Springs is a small suburban town of .5 square miles. Though small in size, Laurel Springs has always been an active, involved community. A large percent of the population reflects a long and loyal residence in the town. The Laurel Springs School district provides a full range of educational services appropriate to grade levels Pre-kindergarten through grade six including regular education, special education, basic skills education, education in the arts and technology, and extra-curricular activities.
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LAWNSIDE SCHOOL DISTRIC
The mission of the Lawnside School District is to educate our students, through mastery of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS), to become independent thinkers and problem solvers so they will be empowered to meet the challenges of and achieve success in tomorrow’s emerging world community.
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LEAP ACADEMY UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
The mission of the LEAP Academy University Charter School is to enhance opportunities for the children and families of Camden through the collaborative design, implementation, and integration of education, health, and human services programs and through community development.The LEAP (Leadership, Education, and Partnership) Academy University Charter School is a kindergarten through 12th-grade (K-12) public charter school that serves Camden City with one core principle: all children and families deserve access to a quality public education.
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LINDENWOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mission Statement-The Lindenwold School Community is committed to preparing all students to meet the New Jersey Core-Curriculum Content Standards and providing a safe, academically challenging, child-centered environment where all students will solve problems, develop a sense of self-worth, and embrace life-long learning whereby they become productive citizens and members of their community.
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MAGNOLIA
District Mission Statement-The mission of the Magnolia School District, in partnership with the staff and community, is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Through the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, the district offers all students the opportunity to develop academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. We are preparing our students to be global thinkers, workers and leaders for the 21st century.
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MERCHANTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Merchantville School District, committed to quality and excellence, will provide a broad-based education, which is responsive to the needs of all students. Working with the community, the district shall: Offer a wide range of academic experiences that encourages all students to meet their potential and prepares them to meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards;Foster a respect for self and others;Encourage personal, social, and civic responsibility;Develop a continuing interest in self-improvement in all areas;Create an environment that encourages a desire for successful learning;Generate an enthusiasm for life-long learning.
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MT. EPHRAIM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Mission-The Mt. Ephraim Public School District promotes the idea that learning is the stepping-stone to opportunity and the opportunity in tomorrow's society will be a true advantage to be used carefully. Students must be taught to think critically and to write and speak with accuracy and meaning. We are a Pre-K to 8 school district that provides the students with the Core Content Curriculum Standards.Students at all levels will be cognitively challenged in a continuing and spiraling fashion. The areas of physical education, fine arts and the processes of socialization and decision-making are important components of a student's life that will be correlated and integrated into the daily academic program.The basic skills, including reading, writing and mathematics, will be highlighted and reinforced on a daily basis.
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OAKLYN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Mission Statement-The Oaklyn School District, together with parents and community, will provide a motivating and supportive learning environment which promotes academic achievement and positive personal growth necessary to be successful in a diverse and ever-changing world
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PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MISSION-In partnership with parents and community stakeholders, the Pennsauken School District will provide continuous student academic improvement for the pursuit of life-long learning and happiness.
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PINE HILL BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Our Adult/Community Education Program has adopted the philosophy of the community school. The community school is a school which becomes a center of service to all people of the community for assistance in fulfilling their basic needs. Our Adult/Community Education Program accomplishes this by providing community services such as recreation programs, enrichment programs, vocational programs, home study courses, bus trips, and educational courses for people of all ages. The schools are also available for use by community organizations on a scheduled basis. Adult/Community Education programs succeed when the community takes advantage of the services provided. We urge you to take part in our programs by: suggesting ideas for our programs; volunteering to assist with our programs; sharing your skills or hobbies by instructing a program or by enrolling in one or more of our programs.
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RUNNEMEDE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Mission...Our mission is to provide a successful educational experience for all children. To this end, we will ensure:Demonstratively effective instructional programs .A safe, clean and healthy learning environment.A motivated, committed and skilled staff.Collaboration between school, parents and community.Managerial and fiscal accountability.Our Vision...All students will experience learning as an enjoyable life long process and demonstrate the acquisition of appropriate knowledge, skills, character and civic responsibility to meet the challenge provided by our constantly changing global society.
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SOMERDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Our Mission-The mission of the Somerdale School District, in active partnership with the community and staff, is to provide a safe and supportive environment which offers all students the opportunity to develop academically, socially, physically and emotionally, and to create students who are inquisitive and value learning not, only now, but also in the future.We aspire to provide a broad range of educational opportunities in a nurturing environment designed to challenge all students to strive for personal excellence, achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards and become responsible citizens in this rapidly changing world.
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STERLING SCHOOL DISTRICT
All students at Sterling High School will learn and achieve a high level of academic achievement exceeding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and national standards. We commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.Learning is the primary purpose of Sterling High School. Attention will be given to the following questions: What do we expect students to learn?How will we know that students have learned?How will we, individually and as a school, respond to students who are not learning?What do we do when the students learn?Our mission statement shown previously reminds us of why we exist. The vision statement paints a picture of what we can be and what we have become. Many of us have a personal vision in our personal lives. We strive toward a better version of ourselves that may be wealthier, smarter, better organized, healthier, and so on. We use that vision to guide our behaviors on both a long and short term basis.The school's vision serves the same purpose - that is, it offers a realistic alternative for a better future. It simply states, "This is what we want to be."
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STRATFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
It is a true pleasure to welcome all students, parents, family members, and residents to the 2011-2012 school year in the Stratford School District. There is no doubt our students will have the opportunity to have many wonderful experiences in the year ahead. Please know that our staff our dedicated to the task of making this a successful year for every student.
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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mission-The Voorhees Public School community values the varied and unique contributions, needs and experiences of its members. While promoting an environment of respect among all people, it provides instructional delivery systems that nurture the potential of all students, giving them the ability to become successful adults. The Board of Education strongly upholds the expectation that all students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) at all grade levels.
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WATERFORD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The mission of the Waterford Township School District, in partnership with our community, is to provide each student with an efficient and comprehensive education in a safe and supportive environment that fosters the pursuit of life-long learning.We will provide an education that develops the intellectual, emotional, social and physical potential of each student. We will encourage the development of personal strengths, promote a positive self image and an appreciation for the uniqueness of individuals.Our goal is to develop students who are capable of meeting future challenges, while becoming healthy, ethical, contributing members of a global society.The Waterford Township Public School District staff teaches to assure mastery of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
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WINSLOW TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Mission of the Winslow Township School District, a large, diverse and growing community, is to educate all students to become independent, life-long learners, critical thinkers, caring and confident members of their community. The district, in partnership with the community, and in a climate of cooperation and mutual respect, will provide an academic environment which values excellence and diversity, encourages students to strive for personal excellence, and assists them in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world.
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WOODLYNNE BORO PUBLIC SCHOOL
The Mission of the School District of Woodlynne Borough is to foster and encourage a partnership of the diverse educational stakeholders of students, families, educators, and community in an effort to provide opportunities for all students to actively engage in learning and to prepare all students to be successful, active members of a global society. The educational community is committed to providing a safe, nurturing learning environment which promotes educational, social, and emotional growth; and excellence through the use of standards and research based educational practices and programs. The expectation is that all students achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCS) at all grade levels.The Woodlynne School District is committed to providing an excellent education under equitable conditions that will lead to the success of each and every student in the district. Our district strives to maintain the highest achieving level of education and our vision is to be the very best. Along with an outstanding staff and strong community support for education, we believe that this vision is attainable.Hopefully, this website will allow you to become better acquainted with our school. Please feel free to visit us frequently.
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