{"id":42,"date":"2024-03-22T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/pierrepont\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2024-08-22T08:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T12:19:53","slug":"about-pierrepont-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/pierrepont\/about-pierrepont-school\/","title":{"rendered":"About Pierrepont School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/pierrepont\/files\/2012\/05\/School.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/pierrepont\/files\/2012\/05\/School-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"School\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/pierrepont\/files\/2012\/05\/School-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/pierrepont\/files\/2012\/05\/School.jpg 485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pierrepont School is located at 70 East Pierrepont Avenue on a 2.7 acre site. Originally constructed in 1906, Pierrepont School has been part of the Rutherford community for almost a century. Over the years a number of additions to the original building have expanded its capacity and have provided instructional areas to accommodate increased enrollments and current curriculum programs. Core facilities, including a Stem Lab, an on-line media center, an instrumental music room, and an art suite, have been upgraded to enhance the delivery of instruction to students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within a caring and nurturing environment, Pierrepont School is committed to offering a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge all of our students in grades 4-6. Limited English Proficient students and students with disabilities are afforded appropriate and challenging programs at Pierrepont School. To prepare our students to function in a diverse society, we are committed to cultivating a respect and appreciation for differences as we strive together to reach common goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is viewed as a valuable tool to enhance learning at Pierrepont School. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and curriculum-related software. An emphasis has been placed on teacher training and in-service in technology. All students are assigned a chromebook for use in school and at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Pierrepont School the arts are also an essential part of the educational experience. Students are exposed to a curriculum which provides for a comprehensive fine and performing arts education. Small group instrumental music lessons are available to all interested students beginning in grade four. A co-curricular drama club affords students the experience of staging and performing a play. The annual art show displays the art work of every Pierrepont student. The school chorus and the band perform each semester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The professional staff at Pierrepont School maintains high expectations for all students. To this end the faculty is involved in an ongoing process of professional development and curriculum review. Teachers continue to work to align district courses of study with content standards. At every grade level and across the disciplines, Pierrepont School is committed to helping students acquire a sound foundation upon which to build a lifetime of learning.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pierrepont School is located at 70 East Pierrepont Avenue on a 2.7 acre site. Originally constructed in 1906, Pierrepont School has been part of the Rutherford community for almost a century. 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