Introduction

The Haworth School District Handbook/Calendar is being sent to the school community to give you information about the Haworth School. Additional material will be sent home from time to time in Board Newsletters or posted at Borough Hall and the Public Library. We will endeavor to provide complete information concerning special events and changes in policies/regulations. The Board of Education, administration and all staff members are eager to provide a high standard of education for children from kindergarten through the eighth grade. You are encouraged to attend Board meetings, assembly programs, visit the school and consult with the Superintendent/Principal, Assistant Principal, guidance counselor and teachers concerning the school program. Please arrange your visits or conferences through the school office so as not to interrupt the regular work of the classroom.

Haworth School Mission Statement

The Haworth School District is dedicated to the quality education and well-being of all of its students. The Haworth School strives to provide each student with differentiated levels of quality instruction through highly qualified staff. It is the goal of Haworth School to remain current with technology and to provide access to state-of-the-art technology in an effort to challenge each student to function at his or her highest level. Our mission is that all Haworth children achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and to fully prepare graduates for the Northern Valley Regional High School while maintaining fiscal responsibility to the community of Haworth. In addition, it is our intention to have each student fully prepared to be active members of the community at large. In cooperation with the community, Haworth School strives to provide an on-going anti-bullying campaign and a strong character education program while promoting the importance of interacting with others fairly and without prejudice. It is also our goal to expose our students to events of this nation, in addition to events of the world, to bring about awareness, as well as embracing all cultures and needs of others.

Haworth Board Of Education - Educational Beliefs

We believe in:

A learning environment which provides a core of knowledge using teaching methodologies such as interdisciplinary learning, collaborative learning, problem-solving, critical thinking and reasoning, and effective communication

The importance of nurturing self-esteem and effective interpersonal skills and the value of community service

A strong sense of common purpose and communication among parents, citizens, Board, administration, staff and students

The importance of a value system promulgated in the home and augmented in school

Providing an up-to-date school facility, enabling us to educate students for the 21st century