Our goal is to create an environment dedicated to empowering all students to become life long learners. We aim to foster curiosity, teach them to embrace challenges, and engage them in high-order critical and creative thinking experiences to advance their skills and interests.
In the SOAR21 Program, we strive to go beyond Core Standards and support classroom learning by meeting the individual interests and abilities of students in the program. At each grade level and for each student, the program is structured to provide authentic and challenging experiences. Students are living in a time of exponential growth and education is the most important opportunity they will have to prepare them for this rapidly changing world. Students will participate in 21st century skill building experiences, think globally about their presence in the world, create and innovate through project based learning, and compete in challenges on local and state levels. It is my goal to encourage high achieving students who are motivated and creative to use their strengths and interests as the foundation for their critical thinking and leadership.
In the Cresskill Elementary Schools, we support the diverse needs of a classroom by providing students with a PARE (Personal Academic Reinforcement and Enrichment) period. In grades 2 - 5, teachers may recommend students (who are not already in the SOAR21 program) who show above grade level ability in various subject areas to receive small group enrichment during this period. Within this setting, students have the opportunity to challenge themselves in a unit of study that builds upon objectives they have learned in their class.
You'll be able to take a look at all of the products of learning done this year by clicking on the buttons below.
Students engage in lessons revolving around STEAM and creativity in order to encourage communication, collaboration, student inquiry, and critical thinking skills.
Throughout the year, you can view products of learning within the different grade levels by clicking below.