The Administrators of the Maple Shade School District are proud to consider themselves part of a family – an extended family that consists of children, parents, grandparents, school staff, and the overall community.
Working together for the betterment of the children in our community, we have accomplished many positive achievements that identify our school district as a leader in education and one where children are encouraged to grow and achieve.
Listed below are just a few of the many areas that the Maple Shade community can be proud of:
- Realigning the schools by grade level to afford students the ability to attend class with their age level peers and to allow teachers to implement grade level research-based strategies that assist students in all subject areas
- Full-Day kindergarten classes with KidWriting and Guided Reading programs which provide students with a solid foundation for learning
- Increased academic instruction time in both Math and Language Arts in all schools, bringing about student strength and consistency in these subject areas
- Innovative Math programs that have demonstrated a positive impact on our GEPA, HSPA, and NJASK scores
- Summer Reading Enrichment programs promote student skill development, and an appreciation of reading
- Increased options for Professional Development for staff which have brought creativity and consistency to lessons and learning in the classrooms
- 100% of our staff is considered “Highly Qualified” in what they teach
- Both Maude Wilkins and Ralph J. Steinhauer Schools have won National Character Education Awards – Maude Wilkins has been awarded a “Best Practice” by the State of New Jersey for their “Meetings with Meaning”. Maple Shade High School received an award for their work on teaching tolerance and respect of others
- We are the proud high school of 7 Bloustein Scholarships!
- Our Special Education programs are leaders in the placement of students in “Least Restrictive Environments” and have been acknowledged by the State for their hard work and have represented the district at regional conferences
- Expanded opportunities for parent training and options for working cooperatively with staff include:
- Night Conferences at all grade levels
- Back-to-School Nights
- Special Education Parent Meetings
- Burlington County College CAP Program
- Grades 3-4 NJASK Parent Night
- Family Math Nights
- Science Fairs
- Music Performances
- Visual Arts displays
- Curriculum Nights
- Parent Advisory Council Meetings
Remember what we see whenever we are on Main Street in town:
“MAPLE SHADE - NICE TOWN, FRIENDLY PEOPLE,
GREAT SCHOOLS”
Sincerely,
The Administration of the Maple Shade School District
