Passaic Public Schools
Mission
In partnership with the community, we welcome our children to a supportive, multicultural educational environment. Passaic Public Schools demand excellence in teaching and learning and prepare students for further learning and productive employment in the 21st century.

Vision
Passaic Public Schools seek to be a community where:
  • All members of the community come together in a supportive alliance to educate, inspire and encourage students.
  • There are high expectations for all students and staff.
  • All students grow to fulfill their full potential, to value lifelong learning, and develop confidence.
  • Each student develops into a contributing, responsible citizen.
  • Learning is challenging and purposeful.
  • Teaching and learning occur in a safe, drug-free and positive environment.
  • Students are prepared for success in school, the world of work and their personal lives in an ever-changing world.
Passaic Public Schools will provide a model of a successful school district to the State and Nation.

Core Beliefs
Our core beliefs will serve as a foundation for performance management. Each Passaic Public Schools staff member is expected to conduct him/herself in a way that supports the values of the District.

  • Students come first.
  • All students can learn and succeed.
  • Students are entitled to appropriate facilities in a safe and drug-free environment.
  • Our students will meet and exceed the NJ Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Each child is a distinctive individual with specific talents and abilities and deserves resources to match his/her needs.
  • There is strength in diversity.
  • Students deserve equal access to educational programs, resources and services.
  • Family involvement and advocacy for students are critical to academic success.
  • School based participation in the decision-making process leads to increased commitment and accountability.
  • Teamwork within the District is necessary for success.
  • General and special education staff share responsibility for planning and executing programs that encompass inclusive practices.
  • It is the responsibility of the school district community to inspire students to become lifelong learners and to prepare then for careers.
  • Mastery of technology is critical for success in the 21st Century.
  • People with high self-esteem are better able to teach and learn.
  • Positive adult and peer role models will have a beneficial impact on students.
  • Schools should be the catalyst for positive societal change.