Most of the positions involve reading and writing as a component of the work. A highly trained staff of professionals and teacher assistants embrace the curriculum with creativity and joy. Teachers plan standards based units of instruction that provide the students opportunity to meet high standards through productive work in learning centers. These units are often initiated by the curiosity of the children. Our playground is the best playground in town and the children use it twice a day.
Parent involvement is sought in all that is done at the school.
These activities are augmented with monthly informational meetings for parents regarding nutrition, curriculum, and behavior management. Parents are welcome at the school any time. Our family center provides activities for young children, a lending library of computer programs and passes to places of interest for families. Play groups are conducted by Middletown's Parents as Teachers staff. Anyone who leaves Linden School always remembers the friendly climate that envelops all of the school community.