1. To acquire basic skills in obtaining information, solving problems, thinking critically, and communicating effectively.


2. To acquire a stock of basic information concerning the principles of the physical, biological and social sciences, the historical record of human achievement, ie, failures and current social issues.


3. To become an effective and responsible contributor to decision-making processes of the political and other institutions of the community, state, country and world.


4. To acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding that permits him or her to play a satisfying and responsible role as both producer and consumer.


5. To acquire job entry level skills and also acquire knowledge necessary for further educational (secondary and post secondary)


6. To acquire the understanding of and ability to form responsible relations with a wide range of other people including, but not limited to, those with social and cultural characteristics different from his or her own.


7. To acquire the capacities for playing satisfying and responsible roles in family life.
   


8. To acquire the knowledge, habits, and attitudes that promote personnel and public health, both physical and mental.


9. To acquire the ability and the desire to express himself or herself creatively in one or more of the arts and to appreciate the aesthetic expressions of others.


10. To acquire an understanding of ethical principles and values and the ability to apply them to his or her own life.


11. To develop an understanding of his or her own worth, abilities, potentialities, and limitations.


12. To learn to enjoy the process of learning and to acquire the skills necessary for a lifetime of continuous learning and adaptations to change.


13. To set life long goals and work inventively and resourcefully toward them based on an awareness of the student's worth and abilities.

The public schools of Florham Park shall provide:

1. Instruction which bears a meaningful relationship to the present and future needs and/or interests of pupils.


2. Significant opportunities, consistent with the age of the pupil, for helping to determine the nature of the educational experience of the pupil.


3. Specialized and individual kinds of educational experiences to meet the needs of each pupil.


4. Opportunities for teachers and pupils to make recommendations concerning the operations of the schools.


5. Comprehensive guidance faculties and services for each pupil.


6. An environment in which any competition among pupils is positive.


7. Resources for education, used with maximum efficiency.


8. Teaching staff members of high quality.


9. Diverse forms of constructive cooperation with parents and community groups.