Holland Township School

Holland Township School promotes academic excellence through the alignment of curriculum and materials with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Curriculum committees meet to discuss research-based practices, assessments, and student achievement. Through the integration of curriculum units, students experience continuous learning across disciplines. Our reading program uses a balanced literacy approach. Our math program includes problem solving and computation with students at the middle level having the opportunity to complete Algebra I. Third through seventh grade students are introduced to a Spanish Language program and all students in grade eight complete Spanish I. Technology is a component of the daily instructional program. The district houses two computer laboratories as well as controlled internet access in every classroom. Students are engaged in educational research in their classrooms through the use of laptop computers and other portable learning devices. Classroom teachers utilize SmartBoards to create meaningful, interactive lessons. Our students are able to expand their learning beyond the classroom by collaborating with students from other districts and across the globe by utilizing online communication tools. The Holland Township School community recognizes the arts as being essential to the development of the whole student. Encore programs include physical education, art, Academic and Creative Enrichment (ACE), instrumental and vocal music, and library media. Co curricular activities include Drama, Robotics, Science Club, Student Council, and Helping Hands as well as a full range of athletics. Student recognition programs include Random Acts of Kindness, the Honorable Warrior Luncheon, and Star Reader Program. Field trips are planned for each grade level to provide students with experiences that enrich their academic program. Student presentations are a regular occurrence at Board of Education meetings. We are proud of our commitment toward reaching and positively influencing ...