The Washington Township School District will provide a safe educational environment for all students to attain the skills necessary for full participation in our global society as responsible, self-directed, and civic-minded citizens.

Our Belief Statments:

• All people have equal intrinsic worth.

• Individuals are life-long learners.

• Every child can learn and succeed.

• Education prepares individuals to make a successful transition into the global community.

• Learning occurs in a safe, secure and disciplined environment

• The child's well being is the foremost consideration in decision-making.

• Higher expectations yield higher results.

• Excellence is achievable and always worth the investment.

• Schools are most effective when there is a shared commitment among the home, school and business communities.

Our Goals :

• To fulfill the mission of the Washington Township School District and to underscore our beliefs, the Board of Education has adopted the following five goals for the 2004-2005 school year.

• To ensure that all school facilities are clean, safe, secure, drug free and prepared for emergency management.

• To improve student academic performance at all levels district wide as demonstrated on recognized standardized tests including the: HSPA, GEPA, NJASK 3, NJASK 4, SAT and PSAT.

• To pursue community and corporate partnerships that will provide new or enhanced learning opportunities, strengthen connections with the local business community, as well as cultivate potential classroom resources and/or financial support.

• To encourage innovative programming that optimizes student instructional time and use of the district's financial resources.

• To maintain frequent and quality communication within the organization and throughout the community so as to foster understanding of and support for the mission of the Washington Township Public Schools.