Mission/Philosophy

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Bernards Township School District is to provide a superior education which results in academic excellence, responsible behavior, good citizenship and fosters social-emotional development so that ultimately each student will be able to:

• maximize his/her potential.
• become a contributing member of society.
• maintain a commitment to life-long learning.
• achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.

PHILOSOPHY

BERNARDS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEVES:

• Education is our first priority.
• Intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are essential to a student's education.
• Children learn in different ways; we have a responsibility to help all students maximize their potential.
• Students will benefit from a challenging curriculum with high standards.
• Individual student achievement is maximized by high expectations.
• Co-curricular and community service activities are important components of effective education.
• Education provides a foundation for life-long learning, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and respect for the individual.
  

GOALS

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