A Message From the School #4 Principal
School Four educates Cliffside Park’s pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. Our unique environment welcomes students to their first school experience and continues to provide children with an education that meets and exceeds the highest standards of student achievement, curriculum, instruction, community support and professional development. Developing a life-long love of learning in each of our students remains an ongoing focus of all stakeholders. Children are encouraged to work with each other, to ask questions, and explore areas of interest, while accepting responsibility for their behavior and performance.
Our highly qualified faculty is committed to implementing curriculum that addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Cliffside Park School District goals. In addition to a rich academic program, each student in grades K-6 receives instruction in computer, art, physical education, vocal music, library skills, band, and world language.
Technology integration is flourishing in our school community. All classrooms are equipped with SMART boards. Students interact with technology throughout the day, and it is integrated within all content areas. Our school website is updated regularly, and our teacher sites provide both class and homework information that can be accessed by parents and students.
A view of School Four would not be complete without mention of the Special Education program. Our building is home to a large segment of elementary age Special Education students who receive services ranging from Resource Room to Self-Contained classes. The department is staffed with dedicated teachers and teacher assistants who have a passion for educating these children.
School Four is fortunate to have the support of the PTO throughout the year. It focuses its efforts in providing additional services and supplies for our students such as book fairs, programs, school trips, and more. The PTO strives for participation in school activities designed to enrich student experiences.
At School Four, we consider our greatest strength to be our rich cultural, linguistic and cognitive diversity. Our students speak many languages and hail from all over the world, but are all united in that they come from families who value education and work in partnership with the school community to create a bright future for their children.
The faculty and staff at School Four work tirelessly to make this school a unique place where love of learning is demonstrated in all facets of the school and where children feel both safe and challenged.
Janet Merrill, Principal