Educational Philosophy

Philosophy

The educational philosophy of North Brunswick Township High School focuses on the students, their education, and the interaction of the school and the community it serves.

Cognizant of the state standards, our programs are intended to help all students to become independent thinkers, to attain a feeling of self-worth and personal excellence, to appreciate learning as a lifelong process, to develop interpersonal skills, to communicate effectively, to enhance their ability to resolve conflicts, and to prepare our students to become productive members of an ever-changing global community. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to assume an active and meaningful role in a democratic and technological society, as well as to develop an understanding of other cultures.

The school facility is the center of continuing education, serving as a hub for community activity and providing for a wide variety of supervised activities. As a community center, the high school is available for such diverse activities as recreation, cultural arts, and community service programs.

In summary, the aim of education at North BrunswickTownship High School is for all students to reach their highest potential and become effective and responsible citizens.

Definition of Terms

A philosophy is an expression of the fundamental beliefs concerning the role of the school in a given community. We offer the following definitions, which an educational program should comprise:

Co-curricular includes student activities which, rather than being extra-curricular, are actively interwoven into the other three areas of the curriculum wherever possible.

Core Curriculum refers to those aspects of the school program required of all students. This phase of the curriculum will require common heterogeneous learning experiences for all students and will develop attitudes and skills among students, which are necessary for the common good.

Co-requisite is a course which you must take in conjunction with another course. For example, English Lab I must be taken with a 9^th grade English class.

Curriculum is the planned and guided learning activities sponsored by the school.

Electives represent that aspect of the curriculum which is independent of any specialized curricular pattern and which offers students exploratory, special interest, and enrichment courses from which they may select.

Prerequisite is a course which you must satisfactorily complete before you may take certain other courses. For example, French II must be taken before French III.

Post-secondary education is any formalized program of studies occurring after high school.

Special Education provides instructional support services to students with learning difficulties.

North Brunswick Township High School provides equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, social or economic status.