Our Mission
We, the schools of Chester, Deep River, Essex and Region 4, engage all students in a rigorous, challenging, and cohesive educational program. As a community of learners, we foster individual student achievement and empower students to excel in an environment of collaboration, responsibility, and mutual respect. We prepare our students to be knowledgeable, involved citizens in a rapidly changing world.

 
Appointment of
Superintendent of Schools

Core Beliefs

Teaching: We believe in high academic standards in an environment where all students are challenged, supported, and engaged.

Learning: We believe that all students can learn at high levels. Our attitudes, expectations, and effort directly impact student achievement and life-long learning.

Leadership: We believe that effective leadership exhibits all aspects of our mission and beliefs, and creates an environment of trust, cooperation, and understanding, where all members of the school community strive for continuous district-wide improvement.

Culture and Climate: We believe a safe and supportive learning environment requires a culture of collaboration, trust, open communication, tolerance, and respect for and among all stakeholders.

Community: We value every child and believe that it is the shared responsibility of the entire community to educate, support, and nurture each child. We should be held accountable for the results, for the resources provided, and for the accomplishment of our mission and goals.


Click here to view:     Strategic Goals and Action Statements

2009-2010 School Calendar

2009-2010 Bus Routes

2009-10 Approved Budgets

Important Announcements

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2010-2011 Proposed Budgets

Supervision Budget Proposed 1/29/10


CAS School of the Year Press Release



BOE Meeting Calendar - 2008 & 2009


Department of Public Safety



Recognitions

Archived Notices


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