The curriculum in place
at Walnut Avenue School has been approved by the Board of Education
and is used in all of the elementary schools in Cranford. Stress
is placed on the basic skills of reading, language arts, and
mathematics. Social studies and science are also part of the
curriculum. In addition, special subject teachers in the areas
of art, computers, library (media), music, health and physical
education work with all the children. A Basic Skills teacher
is available to assist students who require extra assistance
or remediation in the areas of reading, writing or math. Textbooks,
approved by the Board of Education, are provided for all children.
Each classroom teacher also has many supplementary materials
at his/her disposal including computers and appropriate software.
Parents can receive more specific and detailed information about
our curriculum at the annual. Open House and through parent/teacher
conferences. Complete copies of the district's curriculums are
available in the school and township libraries and also through
the Board of Educations offices. The principal is always available
to discuss parental concerns and/or suggestions regarding the
curriculum. |
