Curriculum Content

2200 Curriculum Content (M)

The Board of Education will provide the instruction and services mandated by law and rules as
necessary for the implementation of a thorough and efficient system of free public education and
such other instruction and services as the Board deems appropriate for the thorough and efficient
education of the students of this district.  The Board shall annually approve a list of all programs
and courses that comprise the district’s curriculum and shall approve any subsequent changes in
the curriculum in accordance with Policy 2220 – Adoption of Courses.
 
For the purpose of this Policy “curriculum” means planned learning opportunities designed to
assist students toward the achievement of the intended outcomes of instruction.
 
The curriculum will be reviewed by the Superintendent and shall, as a minimum, include the
curricular mandates of N.J.S.A. 18A – Education, N.J.A.C. 6A – Education, and the New Jersey
Student Learning Standards and the courses required by Policy 5460 – High School Graduation
and N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5 for high school graduation.
 
The Superintendent is responsible for implementing the curriculum approved by the Board.
 
The curriculum shall be consistent with the educational goals and objectives of this district and
the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and be responsive to identified student needs.  The
Superintendent shall, in consultation with staff members, assure the effective articulation of
curriculum across all grade levels and among the schools of this district.
  
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.1 et seq.; 6A:14 et seq.
New Jersey Student Learning Standards
 
 
Revised: 20 November 2025