Elementary students spend time each day studying Language Arts and Mathematics, along with Science and Social Studies. Students participate in Physical Education, Health, Vocal Music, Art, STEAM, Spanish, and Library classes on a weekly basis as well.
All of our elementary schools incorporate a FOCUS period into the daily schedule, which provides a time for all students to actively engage in activities which support or challenge students' individual needs and interests. Students in the Accelerated Intervention Services (AIS) program typically receive their AIS instruction during the FOCUS period so that they receive the same classroom instruction alongside their peers.
Our Pre-K - 5 curriculum is aligned to the NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), integrating technology and interdisciplinary learning opportunities across all subjects. Students participate in a variety of opportunities to engage with learning outside the classroom, including through our garden education program, service learning, and field trips.
Community Park School offers a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program in grades K-4 currently. Students in a DLI classroom spend approximately half the day learning in Spanish and half in English. For more information about this district DLI program click here.
Universal Screening Tools
Per NJDOE code, students are screened three times a year for reading disabilities. PPS also benchmarks students in Mathematics in grades 2-5.
Grade Level Overview
Learn more about each grade level by clicking the appropriate tab below.