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The Delair School's mission is to serve the Delair community and the families of Pennsauken Township. The staff and students take pride in the state of the art building, which houses eighteen classrooms, two resource rooms, and three special education classrooms. We embrace many new students, who quickly become integral parts of the Delair School family.
Teaching and learning continue to operate at an optimum level, and the entire staff works as a team to raise the educational experience to new heights. We believe that all children can and will learn. Although children learn differently and at variable rates, the positive and nurturing environment encourages a learning community that will allow the principal, teachers, and school families to work together to help children become:
-responsible for their own behavior
-self-directed and life-long learners
-effective communicators and problem solvers
-respectful of themselves and others
-contributing citizens
Our curriculum is diverse and interesting. The literature-based approach to teaching language arts gives students a wealth of information, including many writing activities at all levels. Kindergarten students use journal writing as an opportunity to explore written language in a supportive environment, in which they learn by doing. In addition to the Basic Skills Program, we continue to implement a new mathematics program throughout the grade levels. Fourth grade students learn about regions of the United States in social studies, and a hands-on approach in science creates interest and excitement. Creative learning also takes place in our special area subjects. Students participate weekly in vocal music, art, physical education, band, computers, and science lab.
The fourth grade students have an opportunity to participate in the Lightspan Program, which helps prepare them to be successful on the New Jersey Assessment of Skill and Knowledge (NJ ASK4). The Lightspan Program connects school and home, utilizing a curriculum-based educational software program. It combines solid comprehensive curriculum, language arts and mathematics content with the motivational power of compelling stories, engaging characters and challenging interactivity.
Our school strives to recognize positive behavior and achievement. In addition to verbal praise, the students receive certificates for perfect attendance, honor roll, and good behavior.
Parents are vital members of our school team. We encourage their involvement both at home and in school. The PTA is very supportive in many ways, providing activities, which include fundraising for field trips, assembly programs, and student incentives. The members of the PTA manage the school store, maintain book fairs, and volunteer in the classrooms. The school makes a special effort to create and promote a good relationship between home and school.
Martin Slater
856-662-6164
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