Through its K-8 English Language Arts program, the Franklin Lakes Public School District seeks to provide students with ongoing, authentic reading and writing experiences that are both personally enriching and academically challenging.  Utilizing a standards-aligned literacy model that addresses the essential components of literacy so as to develop strong foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, our goal is to develop students who are critical thinkers across every discipline.  We strive to develop engaged students who are able to listen, understand, appreciate, and communicate ideas effectively.  

Students will collaborate thoughtfully and solve problems creatively with sensitivity to diverse perspectives.  Through reading, writing, speaking, and listening, students will critically examine texts and media to better understand themselves and the world in which they live.