District Mission Statement The Oxford Township School District views as its mission the development of every student in a challenging, yet caring educational and character-building environment where the foundation for a lifetime of learning is laid by a competent and dedicated staff working as partners with parents and the community at large in order to produce students who will be able to make positive contributions to their community throughout the 21st century. Philosophy of Education The Oxford Township School District is dedicated to providing knowledge as outlined by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core Standards to serve as the minimum level of achievement for its students. Acting as facilitators, Oxford staff will guide their students through an ever-changing educational environment, allowing them to expand their knowledge in academics as well as their understanding of the role of positive character values in becoming a successful student and a contributing member of society. Investigation, evaluation, compilation, reflection and problem-solving will replace passive learning. True learning occurs when classroom knowledge is linked to real-world experience. With the support of staff, parents, and the community, students will become empowered to push their learning to greater heights than they have ever imagined. Educational Goals The Oxford Township School District is structured in such a way so as to provide the opportunity for closer cooperation among students, teachers, staff members, administration, parents and community members. The outcome of an education in Oxford will be to produce students who will become productive and contributing members of society. The educational goals of the district are to: 1. assist students in acquiring knowledge
and skills in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, the Sciences
and the Arts that will prepare them for productive citizenship in
the 21st century. The Curriculum Students are exposed to a challenging program committed to preparing them for the future. The district offers a literacy program developed around thematic units of study that address skill development in language arts and related communication skills. Math instruction includes basic mathematical components as well as providing the opportunity for upper grade students to challenge themselves through advanced math courses. Instruction is given in a problem-based approach where real-world situations and hands-on activities lead to discovery of and reinforcement of mathematical concepts. Character education values are infused into the curriculum to help students learn the connection between positive values in the school environment and success in the world outside of school. The district's programs utilize a variety of methods to provide an exciting, challenging and rewarding curriculum for the students. Hands-on experiential activities, differentiated instruction, and the interaction of all disciplines help the Oxford teaching staff to deliver a quality program to the students. Enrichment programs exist for the academically and artistically talented student. Students in need of additional academic support are served through the district's Title 1 Program or Special Education Program. The Physical Education and Family Life programs stress a problem-solving and cooperative approach to the development of skills and the necessity for lifelong commitment to physical activity. Teachers provide technology assistance and support to students and staff through access to two networked technology labs containing computers upgraded on a three-four year cycle. Classrooms also contain at least one stand alone computer station for student use. A variety of software programs allow the district to integrate technology across all curriculum areas. Spanish is offered to students as the world language component of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Curriculum is constantly under review,
and is developed in accordance with the New Jersey Core Curriculum
Content Standards. A low student to teacher ratio, high expectations
for students and motivated professional staff provide a positive
educational climate and instructional program.
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