Undoubtedly, the school district is a major factor to consider when
choosing a new place to live. Proximity to good schools is a big
deal for families, and therefore location can really make or break
a good living situation. A short commute to school isn't the only
convenient part to consider. It's also about having access to the
school community and all it has to offer. If you're looking for
apartments in Lumberton Township School District, Sterling Glen is
a perfect choice.
About the
District
For one thing, Sterling Glen doesn't get much closer to each of the
schools in the Lumberton school district. Florence L. Walther
Elementary is just 2.3 miles away. Bobby's Run School, which
educates grades 3-5 is just 1.1 miles away, then Lumberton Middle
School is 1.2 miles away. Getting the kids to sports practice or
meetings for other extracurricular activities is a whole lot easier
to swallow if it means just a 4- or 5-minute drive. Being this
close to the schools your kids attend puts you right in the heart
of their academic community, also, which means it's also easier for
you as a parent to be involved in school activities.
Not all districts are created equal though. While they all have
their strengths and weaknesses, academics and quality educators are
certainly one of Lumberton Township School District's greatest
strengths. Several teachers within the district have been
recognized for their excellence over the last 5 years, including a
2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Teaching. This is the highest recognition any math or science
teacher can receive in the United States. Access to this caliber of
educators is invaluable. The overall mission of the district is to
provide an educational program which promotes not just test scores,
but also life skills such as adaptability, safety awareness,
respect for cultural differences, and the learning skills needed to
meet the unique challenges of the 21st Century.
Special Education Programs:
Child Study Team
Living in apartments in Lumberton Township School District also
means access to Lumberton's Child Study Team. The district has put
together a team consisting of a school psychologist, learning
disabilities teacher-consultant, social worker, and in some cases a
speech and language specialist to help children get properly placed
in programs that will help them learn. The team works together to
help identify, evaluate, develop, and monitor the special education
programs in a meaningful way so that every student gets the
opportunities they deserve. Each student gets assigned an
individualized education program, and a member of the team acts as
a case manager to facilitate communication between home and school
so that parents can be as much a part of the learning process as
possible. This kind of attention to special needs and learning
styles is widely seen as beneficial to not just the students
enrolled in the program, but also helps foster a sense of patience
and compassion among the rest of the student body.
Along with the
fantastic apartment and community amenities, proximity to great
schools is a huge perk to living at Sterling Glen. If you like what
you've learned so far about the district,
give us a call to schedule a tour of Sterling
Glen!