The Lopatcong School District, a diverse learning community, is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment that challenges each student to achieve academic excellence. Through the collaboration of dedicated staff, families and the community, the district will prepare students for success in high-school, college and careers in the 21st century.
Core Beliefs
- Education is a partnership among students, teachers, administrators, parents and community
- A balanced education addresses academic, cultural, artistic, physical, social and emotional needs
- High expectations yield high student achievement
- All students have the capacity to learn and reach their full potential
We will accomplish our goals by:
- Providing a safe and secure learning environment
- Establishing and sustaining meaningful parent and community involvement
- Implementing staff development and professional growth plans focused on the needs of the learner
- Delivering an integrated curriculum that focuses on relevance and application
Students will demonstrate:
Skills necessary for personal and social development:
- By gaining and showing respect for and acceptance of others
- By exhibiting self sufficiency, self worth, self determination
- By anticipating and accepting consequences of one’s own actions
Skills necessary to be a positive contributor to a global society:
- By developing an interactive understanding of technological resources
- By learning to communicate effectively
- By applying critical and creative problem solving skills
- By acquiring an understanding of civic awareness and responsibility
- By building teamwork and leadership skills