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Public School Twenty continues on its successful journey as a Comer Community. We remain committed to individual and collective responsibility for lifelong learning for all members of our especially diverse population. A Pre- Kindergarten to Grade Five School, it is our belief that all children can be successful when challenged. Our Primary School setting fosters a child-centered environment. Our faculty is thus able to further focus on the needs of our young children from age four through adolescence.
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Public School Twenty is at the center of a cross-section of cultures that richly enhance the learning environment. Due to the diversity of our school population, teachers are able to expose the students to other cultures while celebrating both their uniqueness and individuality.
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As a Comer school, all members of our extended family within our community of learners work together to realize improvement. As schools cannot do it alone, we need our parents as our partners in meeting the challenge of giving our students the best possible education. We have in place our Parents as Partners program, which encourages parents to come in and work with teachers in their classroom and participate in school-related activities. We also have our Parent Team that meets bi-monthly to facilitate the Comer Process for the development of the whole child.
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We have a well-defined vision for the future and a clear mission. At Public School Twenty our expectations are:
· To provide a strong fundamental education for all students, as they begin their journey to become self-directed lifelong learners
· To set high expectations for all students, so that they are achieving in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies as well as promoting a broader array of student talent, particularly in the arts
· To provide a safe school environment that fosters strong relationships where structure, discipline and respect for oneself, as well as for others is of the utmost importance to make our students responsible citizens of our school, community and the world
· To support learning environments that promote students’ physical, cognitive, psychological, language, social and ethical pathways within the Comer Process
· To promote an environment where decision-making occurs using consensus, collaboration and a no-fault approach
· To help each student to develop to his/her fullest potential in all intelligences in order to meet the challenges presented by an ever-changing society.
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Public School Twenty is addressing the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and higher academic expectations so as to have our students compete successfully in the world marketplace. Curriculum development, the Comer Process and the implementation the Balanced Curriculum initiative are improving student academic achievement and performance.
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Our staff members are committed to setting the highest standards for instruction and learning. They are recognized by the students and the parents for their professionalism, dedication, sharing and caring attitudes, focusing on student achievement. We foster self-confidence, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment in our students through a supportive and nurturing environment. |
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Students are recognized for outstanding achievement at assembly programs for Honor Roll, Credit Roll, Perfect Attendance, Special Awards, Student of the Month, Breakfast with the Principal, as well as wearing of uniforms and collective goals set to build school spirit.
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Public School Twenty focuses on having all students attain great achievement. We promote a culture of learning and respect. It is our strong belief that within the School Development Program (Comer Process) we will see all of our students grow and develop into successful and productive citizens of the Twenty-First Century!
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