PreK - Grade 4

PHILOSOPHY

Children are the focus of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools. We believe that each child is a unique and valued individual with varied abilities, aptitudes, interests, needs, and potential for growth.

All students need:
.....the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in our changing world,
.....an understanding of themselves and of the world around them,
.....strong feelings of self-worth as well as respect for others,
.....a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment,
.....a supportive and stimulating learning environment.

Recognizing the above, the purpose of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools is to provide an education striving for excellence in realizing each student's potential for intellectual and personal growth.

OVERALL PROGRAM

The district is firmly committed to having children achieve a mastery of basic communication and computation skills. The elementary program of studies is designed to assure the development of these fundamental skills to the highest degree possible for each child.

Intrinsic to the program is the provision of sequential opportunities for the development of basic skills in the core content areas of language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, fine arts, and world languages. The program also includes skill development aimed at helping children to mature physically, emotionally, and socially.

Thus, the elementary curriculum aims to provide a broad and varied educational program in which the basic skills are embedded.