The Roosevelt School community has as its mission, the establishment of a comprehensive foundation which enables all students to achieve their maximum potential as responsible individuals and lifelong learners.

• The River Edge School District expects to achieve its educational objectives by providing:

• High expectations of attainable, individual achievement where students with diverse learning styles are confident in their ability to learn from their mistakes and experience success

• A caring, safe, positive environment promoting self esteem, self respect and consequently respect for others

• A well-equipped physical environment in which teachers and students are provided with the materials necessary to facilitate learning

• A school culture that supports and encourages staff pursuit of personal and professional growth. One which encourages a harmonious and collegial atmosphere permitting teachers to reflect upon the effectiveness of their efforts

• Recognition that we both mirror and influence the community around us as we forge a cooperative link between school, home and neighborhood

• Realization of the necessity for respect for cultural diversity

• Acceptance of the obligation to support moral and civic education with the understanding that every child is a potential citizen of a global society

• To this end we emphasize democratic ideals, courtesy and compassion and we expect each child to learn to take responsibility for his/her actions

• Agreement by all members of the school community that quality education is a lifelong process involving physical, mental, emotional and social development

Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying

• The River Edge School District has conscientiously implemented the requirements found in the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Act by providing programs and training opportunities for staff and students to develop strategies for conflict resolution and creating a positive learning environment for all students.

• The New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act requires that all districts be graded on whether their schools are following both the letter and spirit of the legislation.

• The grades are based on a scale of 0-78 and must be released and posted on each school's website.