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    Scholars Academy
     
    Vision and Mission Statements
    Vision
     
    The Scholars Academy's vision is to embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respectful school community. By acknowledging our diverse backgrounds,
     
    we foster creative students who are self-motivated, curious, leaders, and foster the love of learning. Our goal is to maximize the development of
     
    the whole child using a comprehensive research-based curriculum aligned with the NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards, the National
     
    Association for Gifted Children Standards, and the NJ Student Learning Standards. We are committed to social justice and developing children’s
     
    advocacy and activism skills to be leaders of a more just and equitable world by honoring and respecting our diverse backgrounds. 

     

    Mission

    The Scholars Academy School Community (staff, students, and families) mission includes the following beliefs:   

    ● We believe that all members of Scholars Academy school community will experience a quality educational environment that fosters an inclusive,

    diverse safe space, that promotes and supports cognitive, and social-emotional growth.   

    ● We believe in a developmental approach to education, supported by a research-based curriculum that is comprehensive and culturally relevant

    providing students with equitable opportunities to demonstrate self-awareness, empathy towards others, and academic growth.   

    ● We believe in offering resources, information and support to promote awareness of gifted and talented education and preschool education

    among teachers, administrators, policymakers, and community members. 

    Moving Into Greatness!

     
     
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     Gifted and Talented  
    Advisory Committee

    Mission Statement

     The intent of the Gifted and Talented Advisory committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to  communicate and disseminate information to key stakeholders, as well as advocate, influence, and support programming for Gifted and Talented Students in the Orange School District.

    Goals

    To offer resources, information and support to parents and guardians so they can better partner in their gifted child’s education

    To provide a forum to get feedback from key stakeholders in order to assess the effectiveness of the existing program and

    plan for the continued improvement of the gifted education

    To promote awareness of gifted and talented education among teachers, administrators, policymakers, and community members

    To explore ways to identify and utilize community resources to enrich and expand opportunities for gifted and talented students