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Forest Street Community School

651 Forest Street, Orange, NJ 07050

Vision and Mission

Orange School District Vision and Mission

Optimal Success

 

"One District… One Mission… Optimal Success."

We are many schools, one community
Bound by a shared purpose and driven by a collective vision.

Every student and staff member matters.
Every voice counts.
Everyday is an opportunity to grow, lead, and inspire.

With unity at our foundation and excellence as our goal,
We rise together
One District. One Vision. One future.

 

Vision Statement:

To become a united, empowering community where every student and staff member thrives guided by purpose, inspired to lead, and driven toward a future defined by excellence and opportunity for all.

 

A group of adults and a child converse outdoors near a building. A teacher kneels, interacting with a group of students with backpacks. Five women stand in a row, facing forward, in a brightly lit room.

 

Mission:

We believe in the power of unity, purpose, and collective growth. We value every student and staff member, honor every voice, and embrace every opportunity to grow, lead, and inspire. Rooted in community and committed to excellence, we rise together, driven by shared purpose and dedicated to achieving optimal success for all.

“Optimal Success”

 

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"Deeply Rooted"

VISION

To ensure that Forest Street School produces lifelong learners and leaders.
We must provide a safe environment to educate the mind, motivate the body, cultivate the spirit, and teach with the heart.

MISSION

Through the full collaboration of school personnel, parents, and the community, Forest Street School is committed to nurturing a generation of formidable global competitors and leaders. Our students are inspired to achieve and walk with integrity, confidence, and compassion. We provide opportunities and life experiences which motivate each student to exceed their own expectations as every child is an achiever.

OUR SHARED BELIEFS:

  • All children can and will learn through collaboration, enthusiasm, and motivation.
  • Learning never ends.
  • Teachers must be creative, flexible, motivated, and capable to meet all student’s level of learning abilities.
  • Each child has special abilities. As educators, it is our responsibility to ascertain and intensify each individual student’s talents.

 

Collaboratively developed by

Principal Y. Cooke and Forest Street School Staff Members

Colorful watercolor flowers bloom from soil, with the words 'Growing Little Minds'.​​​​​​​

 

I am proud of Myself! 

I am proud of my school!

I am SPECIAL!

I am SOMEBODY!

I am RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and EMPOWERED to SUCCEED!

You ask, "WHO AM I?"

I am a PROUD student of FOREST STREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL! 

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  • A green tree icon with a winding path leading away from it.

    "Deeply Rooted"

    VISION

    To ensure that Forest Street School produces lifelong learners and leaders.
    We must provide a safe environment to educate the mind, motivate the body, cultivate the spirit, and teach with the heart.

    MISSION

    Through the full collaboration of school personnel, parents, and the community, Forest Street School is committed to nurturing a generation of formidable global competitors and leaders. Our students are inspired to achieve and walk with integrity, confidence, and compassion. We provide opportunities and life experiences which motivate each student to exceed their own expectations as every child is an achiever.

    OUR SHARED BELIEFS:

    • All children can and will learn through collaboration, enthusiasm, and motivation.
    • Learning never ends.
    • Teachers must be creative, flexible, motivated, and capable to meet all student’s level of learning abilities.
    • Each child has special abilities. As educators, it is our responsibility to ascertain and intensify each individual student’s talents.

     

    Collaboratively developed by

    Principal Y. Cooke and Forest Street School Staff Members

  • Colorful watercolor flowers bloom from soil, with the words 'Growing Little Minds'.​​​​​​​

     

    I am proud of Myself! 

    I am proud of my school!

    I am SPECIAL!

    I am SOMEBODY!

    I am RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and EMPOWERED to SUCCEED!

    You ask, "WHO AM I?"

    I am a PROUD student of FOREST STREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL! 

  • Insert YouTube Video of Anthem

    A red button with the word 'SUBSCRIBE' and a white YouTube play button icon.