Wyckoff Instructional, Education, and Process Goals

Instructional Goals

 

General Policy Statement

 

The Wyckoff Public School System is committed to academic excellence.

 

We believe that the educational program in the Wyckoff Public Schools must be consistent with the expectations of the citizens in the Wyckoff School District. We recognize the importance of the school's responsibility to educate all students to be productive, contributing members of society. We believe this can best be done through the shared role of students, parents and educators in providing an educational program designed to meet community goals and objectives.

 

We believe that the public schools exist to educate every child. Each student has a responsibility in this process to be a well motivated individual, interested in committing him/herself to reach his/her greatest potential. Each student has a unique set of needs which must be met and it is our purpose to help him/her reach his/her full potential intellectually, socially and emotionally.

 

The goals and objectives below are designed to challenge each student, teacher and parent to attain academic achievement and to insure a feeling of self-esteem. We believe our role as a board is to support the staff in their efforts to achieve within each child a feeling of success and motivation towards future goals.

 

This philosophy is the foundation upon which education of students attending the Wyckoff Public Schools is based. Consistent with this philosophy and with the understanding that our goals are important and interdependent, the educational programs stress the cognitive and effective accomplishment of the goals as stated below:

 

 

Wyckoff Educational Goals in Priority Order

 

Goal Rank

 

A. DEVELOP SKILLS IN READING, WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING

 

1. Develop ability to communicate ideas and feelings effectively.

2. Develop skills in oral and written English.

 

B. GAIN A GENERAL EDUCATION

 

1. Develop background and skills in the use of numbers natural sciences, mathematics,and social sciences.

2. Develop a fund of information and concepts.

3. Develop special interests and abilities.

 

C. DEVELOP PRIDE IN WORK AND A FEELING OF SELF-WORTH

 

1. Develop a feeling of student pride in achievements and progress.

2. Develop self-understanding and self-awareness.

3. Develop the student's feeling of positive self-worth, security, and self assurance.

 

 

D. DEVELOP A DESIRE FOR LEARNING NOW AND IN THE FUTURE

 

1. Develop intellectual curiosity and eagerness for lifelong learning.

2. Develop a positive attitude toward learning.

3. Develop a positive attitude toward continuing independent education.

 

E. DEVELOP GOOD CHARACTER AND SELF-RESPECT

 

1. Develop moral responsibility and a sound ethical and moral behavior.

2. Develop the student's capacity for constructive discipline in work, study, and play.

3. Develop a moral and ethical sense of values, goals, and processes of a free society.

 

F. LEARN HOW TO EXAMINE AND USE INFORMATION

 

1. Develop ability to examine information constructively and creatively.

2. Develop ability to use scientific methods.

3. Develop reasoning abilities

4. Develop skills to thinks and proceed logically.

 

G. DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF THINKING

 

1. Develop the relationship of content area knowledge to thinking and problem solving.

2. Develop critical and creative thinking skills.

 

H. LEARN TO RESPECT AND GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE WORK AND LIVE

 

1. Develop appreciation and respect for the worth and dignity of individuals.

2. Develop respect for individual worth and understanding of minority opinions and acceptance of majority decisions.

C. Develop a cooperative attitude toward living and working with others.

 

I. UNDERSTAND OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PROBLEMS RELATED TO POLLUTION

 

1. Develop an understanding of various ecological systems and the need to protect our

environment.

2. Become aware of various state and federal agencies concerned with the environment.

3. Learn your role as a citizen in today's environmentally conscious world.

 

J. UNDERSTAND OPERATION, USE, AND IMPACT OF THE COMPUTER IN OUR WORLD

 

1. Develop computer literacy in students.

2. Promote experiences with computer assisted instruction, tutorials, simulations, etc.

3. Develop the ability to use the computer as a tool, i.e.; word processing, data management

and retrieval, telecommunications.

 

K. LEARN HOW TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN

 

1. Develop an awareness of civic rights and responsibilities.

2. Develop attitudes for productive citizenship in a democracy.

3. Develop an attitude of respect for personal and public property.

4. Develop an understanding of the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship.

 

L. LEARN HOT TO RESPECT AND GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE WHO THINK, DRESS

AND ACT DIFFERENTLY

1. Develop appreciation for and an understanding of other people and other cultures.

2. Develop an understanding of political, economic, and social patterns of the rest of the

world.

3. Develop awareness of the interdependence of races, creeds, nations and cultures.

4. Develop an awareness of the processes of group relationships.

 

M. DEVELOP CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION

1. Develop abilities for effective expression of ideas and cultural appreciation-fine arts.

2. Cultivate appreciation for beauty in various forms.

3. Develop creative self-expression through various media - art, music, writing, etc.

4. Develop special talents in music, art, literature and foreign language.

 

N. UNDERSTAND AND PRACTICE DEMOCRATIC IDEAS AND IDEALS

1. Develop loyalty to American democratic ideals.

2. Develop patriotism and loyalty to ideas of democracy.

3. Develop knowledge and appreciation of the rights and privileges in our democracy.

4. Develop an understanding of our American heritage.

 

O. PRACTICE AND UNDERSTAND THE IDEAS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. Establish an effective individual physical fitness program.

2. Develop an understanding of good physical health and well being.

3. Establish sound personal health habits and information.

4. Develop a concern for public health and safety.

 

P. LEARN ABOUT AND TRY TO UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES THAT TAKE PLACE

IN THE WORLD

1. Develop ability to adjust to the changing demands of society.

2. Develop an awareness of and the ability to adjust to a changing world and its problems.

3. Develop understanding of the past, identify with the present, and the ability to meet the

future.

 

Q. UNDERSTAND AND PRACTICE THE SKILLS OF FAMILY LIVING

1. Develop understanding and appreciation of the principles of living in the family group.

2. Develop attitudes leading to acceptance of responsibilities as family members.

3. Develop an awareness of future family responsibilities and achievement of skills in

preparing to accept them.

 

R. LEARN HOW TO BE A GOOD MANAGER OF MONEY, PROPERTY AND RESOURCES

1. Develop an understanding of economic principles and responsibilities.

2. Develop ability and understanding in personal buying, selling and investment.

3. Develop skills in management of natural and human resources and the environment.

 

S. LEARN HOW TO USE LEISURE TIME

1. Develop ability to use leisure time productively.

2. Develop a positive attitude toward participation in a range of leisure time activities--physical, intellectual and creative.

3. Develop appreciation and interests which will lead to wise and enjoyable use of leisure time.

 

T. GAIN GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORLD OF WORK

1. Develop a knowledge and understanding of career opportunities in various occupational

areas.

 

 

Educational Process Goals

 

The educational process goals are met in priority order.

The Wyckoff Public Schools shall provide:

1. Instruction which bears a meaningful relationship to the present and future needs and/or interests of pupils.

 

2. Significant opportunities, consistent with the age of the pupil, for pupils to participate in a

variety of educations experiences.

 

3. Specialized and individualized kinds of educational experiences to meet the needs of each pupil.

 

4. Opportunities for teaching staff members and pupils to make recommendations concerning the

operation of the schools.

 

5. Comprehensive guidance facilities and services for each pupil.

 

6. An environment in which any competition among pupils is positive.

 

7. Resources for education, used with maximum efficiency.

 

8. Instructional, administrative and support staff members of high quality.

 

9. Diverse forms of constructive cooperation with parents and various community groups.

 

To ensure that instructional goals reflect current community expectations, they will be reviewed and updated at least every five years from the date of revision.

 

 

Cross References: 5120 Needs Assessment of Individual Pupils

6141 Curriculum Design/Development

6142 Subject Fields

6160 Instructional Services & Resources

6300 Evaluation of the Instructional Program

 

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:33-1 District to furnish suitable facilities; adoption of

courses of study

N.J.A.C. 6:8-1.1 Words and phrases defined

N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.1 State educational goals

N.J.A.C. 6:8-4.3 Quality Assurance

Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (June 1993)

 

 

 

 

WYCKOFF TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wyckoff, New Jersey

 

Policy adopted: 1/17/72

Revised: 12/21/76, 4/ 8/85, 2/12/90

Reviewed: 6/ 8/91, 5/20/98