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We
believe that a successful school is one in which parents, teachers, and
students work together. Parent involvement enriches the quality of
education that the children receive. The continuing tireless efforts of
the North Haledon Parent Teacher Organization and the North Haledon
Education Foundation illustrate parent commitment to a rewarding school
program.
The academic program in the middle school is organized in
interdisciplinary teams. This “teaming” pattern of instruction divides
the each grade into groups where the child may receive instruction in
one or more subject from the same teacher. This promotes stronger
relationships among students and faculty and provides teachers with a
more suitable environment to recognize and accommodate the needs and
learning styles of their students.
Special subjects or programs that are offered to our students at HMS
include art, health, physical education, instrumental/general music,
home economics, industrial arts, computers and Spanish. In addition,
the students receive drug awareness education D.A.R.E. in health classes
in collaboration with the North Haledon Police Department.
We
realize the importance of values education and continue to utilize “The
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” which provides our students with the
right tools to make better decisions. This program has touched our
students in a variety of ways. The habits build upon one another to
help improve relationships, increase self confidence, and make informed
decisions.
The focus of our instructional program is to prepare our students to
assume greater responsibility for their own learning in terms of study
and organizational skills. The acquisition of these skills is most
important as our students progress through our educational system and
will help them become independent learners in high school and beyond.
High Mountain Middle School recognizes its role
in supporting the many changes that occur in the middle years of
child development. We recognize the importance of providing support
for the whole child to foster academic, personal, physical,
emotional, and social growth. We welcome your feedback and your
participation in our program. By working together, we can help each
child strive to reach his or her highest educational potential and
make HMS a great place to learn and grow.
Donna L. Cardiello
973-427-1220
dcardiello@nhschools.net |
