2 of my daughters went to Manito school and I was happy they had good teachers and a great principal. I like the family-like environment and parents involvement. My youngest one was sent to a gifted and talanted workshop (along with 3 kids from her class) and to an advanced art class
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Posted by a parent on 11/23/07
Manito is a fine school. The teachers are very warm and encouraging, and my child loves to go to school there. However, I do wish Manito offered more hands on learning projects- special subject fairs such as science, art, etc.. There are no seasonal plays or concerts that each class prepares for.
... Read more Many parents are involved at in the PTO and volunteer or work in the school as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
very bad schoool. children are wild. teachers are horrible.
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/06
What an incredible school environment this staff, along with so many parents, have created for our children! not only are all students consistently held to very high standards at all times, but it is done in such a loving and supportive manner - not an easy task to balance! any manito child with whom
... Read more i've ever come in contact looks so forward to getting to school each day -- it is truly their home away from home! we couldn't be happier with the curriculum, the learning, and especially the dedicated teachers and staff members who all work so hard for the benefit of our children! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/05
I feel that this school and the administration need so much improvment. The school is a scary inviroment for children.
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Posted by a parent on 09/14/04
I feel the principal of Manito School and the faculity can do a better job with the children's education as far as caring more for the childrens welfare.
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/04
The school lacked any meaningful instruction in the arts. Talented vocal musicians were not encouraged and choruses only practiced during recess so that many kids would not participate. There were no performances in which all students participated except in one grade when there was a substitute music
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/04
The children are not prepared for Middle School. The other area grammar schools, seem to have more dicipline and enforce their zero tolerance policy. Teachers did not seem to have a handle on childrens weaknesses, which were not discovered and addressed until middle school and that is just too long
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* In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
400
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
19
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Oakland schools — Manito Elementary School is located at 111 Manito Ave, Oakland NJ 07436. 111 Manito Ave is in the 07436 ZIP code in Oakland, NJ The school district for Manito Elementary School is the Oakland School District. Manito Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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