Our School
EDWARD W. KILPATRICK
Paterson, NJ
Edward W. Kilpatrick School strives to create a community of learners. The faculty and staff are committed to “Children First.” We accept the challenge that effective schools take responsibility for the success of each student. We serve a population of students with diverse cultures, backgrounds and learning styles. Edward W. Kilpatrick School is sensitive to this diversity and employs varied instructional strategies and techniques to meet the needs of our students.
Over the years E.W.K. has included the community to help students succeed. Several partnerships have been developed that have brought people into the school and taken our students into the community. The Mayor of Paterson and other prominent members of the community have joined us to read to our students and speak about their careers. The American Automobile Association has provided equipment for our Safety Patrol and traffic safety and map reading programs for the children. We have developed relationships with the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, Winter 4 Kids, and New Jersey Transit, all of whom have generously offered to speak to our students. The Kilpatrick School family also continues to participate in activities with the Paterson Education Fund and the 50 Book Read-A-Thon.
Involving the parents of our students in school activities is an important component of the E.W.K. school culture. Parents are encouraged to participate in assemblies as class helpers, Home-School-Council and as School leadership Council members.
The faculty at E.W.K. maintains high expectations for the success of their students. Acquisition of knowledge outlined in the New Jersey Students Learning Standards guides planning and implementation in the classroom. Differentiated instructional techniques are employed to assure the success of all students.
The goal of E.W.K. is to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning. In today’s world of rapidly evolving technological advances one must be constantly ready to adapt to new paradigms. We dedicate ourselves to preparing our students to meet the challenges that they will face in the information driven society of the future. The administration, staff, parents, and community that make up the Edward W. Kilpatrick family are committed to a future filled with achievement and success.
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Mr. Somoza
(973) 321-0330