In Montclair, children do not necessarily attend the school closest to their homes. They may attend any school their parents choose provided there is space available and racial balance is maintained. The Board of Education has developed specialized programs in each of the schools and believes children are best served by a program that most closely supports their individual learning styles. It is important to understand, however, that learning styles are not related to intelligence.
Many able learners work most productively within a well-ordered schedule.
Others do well with greater direction from the teacher. Because research suggests children learn best when they have a peaked interest in their learning, a different, specialized program has been established at each school. All schools follow the same basic curriculum, but each offers a different structure or special activities related to its own special theme. It is not a case of which is the best school in town. They are all outstanding schools.