The primary mission of the Medford Township Public Schools is to educate students to become successful citizens of the twenty first century. We will help students reach their highest potential; physically, academically, emotionally and socially. Students who enter the Medford schools will find the challenge and support needed to help them function in a world that requires:
- competence in academics, arts and music;
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- excellence in communication;
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- adaptability, creativity, critical thinking;
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- worthy leadership in school, community, nation; and
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- development of character.
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In order to attain these goals, we maintain excellent schools which:
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- provide a safe and healthy environment;
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- foster an acceptance of individual differences and cultural diversity; maintain diversity and respect individual needs;
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- build a strong cultural heritage, rich in the arts, music, and literature;
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- provide students with all skills necessary to succeed in the twenty first century;
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- draw community resources and talents from local businesses and organizations;
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- provide effective communication between students and teachers, teachers and parents, schools and community;
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- provide accountability at all levels;
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- have well-prepared, motivated, educated and enthusiastic staffs;
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- maximize learning opportunities; encourage all students to meet their greatest potential;
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- provide opportunities for student leadership in varieties of ways;
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- foster life long learning;
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- remain committed to values which build well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute to their homes, community, workplace, country, and world;
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- redesign competition to allow outstanding students to excel and help all students develop positive self-esteem through academic challenge and success that rewards all levels of performance;
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- provide an effective, contemporary, articulated curriculum which reflects the New Jersey core curriculum content standards and common core state standards;
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- develop independence in accessing information systems leading to developing critical thinking and problem solving skills;
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- teach all children to read and enjoy reading;
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- develop technological literacy; and
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- provide many opportunities to explore the greater world beyond the school in the area of environmental awareness.
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