Merchantville School

Sunday, 19 February 2006 04:06

Merchantville Elementary School
130 S. Centre Street
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
Phone (856) 663-1091
Fax (856) 486-9755
Emergency School Closing #573

Christian Swanson, Superintendent
swansonc@merchantville.k12.nj.us

We recognize that every child has different needs and they all have strengths. Our goal is to meet these needs and see that every child develops to his or her fullest potential. Our enrichment program works to do just that. We also offer advanced placement in Mathematics and Foreign Language instruction to children in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.

Basic skills instruction both inside and outside the regular classroom, speech and language services, resource center, and other special education alternatives are available based on student need.

In addition to instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, computers, and foreign languages, all students receive instruction in art, music, and physical education. There are numerous extracurricular activities, such as the band, chorus, yearbook, National Junior Honor Society and various sports. Thanks to a generous bequest from Merchantville residents Walter and Marie J. Carroll, Merchantville students enjoy enrichment activities not offered in other schools. This year $36,200 will be spent for a visiting author to come to school, math contest, day long and overnight field trips, the artist-in-residence program, Saturday math enrichment, assemblies and even a summer music program. The Marie J. Carroll Foundation also provides funds for college scholarships. This year $113,300 will be given to our graduates so they can continue their post secondary education.

Merchantville Elementary School has a long tradition of serving the community and reflecting its unique spirit. A full range of academic, athletic, and cultural programs are offered to give our children the strong foundation needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We are proud of our students, our school, and our community.

Our Mission Statement says it all:
The Merchantville School District, committed to quality and excellence, will provide a broad-based education which is responsive to the needs of all students. Working with the community, this education shall :

Offer a wide range of academic skills
Foster a respect for self and others
Encourage personal, social, and civic responsibility
Develop a continuing interest in self-improvement in all areas
Create an environment that encourages a desire for successful learning
Generate an enthusiasm for life-long learning

2006 NCLB Report Card

March 2007 Newsletter

February 2007 Newsletter

Board of Education Agenda and Minutes

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