Pemberton Township Schools FACTS AT A GLANCE
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• Pemberton Township Schools serves nearly 5,000 students from Pemberton Township, Pemberton Borough and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
• Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center serves 3 and 4 pre-kindergarten students, with a free, full-day preschool educational program.
• Five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
• All nine Pemberton Township Schools have earned the prestigious National School of Character designation.
- Three chapters of the National Honor Society include the National Elementary Honor Society (5th graders); National Junior Honor Society (6th, 7th & 8th graders) and National Honor Society (high school).
• Small class size in elementary schools provides an optimal learning environment.
• Specialized learning academies at the high school include Aeronautics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (A-STEM) ; Medical Arts Academy and the Fine Arts and Music Experience Academy (FAME.)
• Pemberton’s Program for Gifted and Talented students in grades K-5 is designed to meet the needs of gifted learners through a challenging instructional curriculum.
• The middle and high school AVID program (Advancement via Individual Determination) works to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
• The district has maintained a proud military affiliation for nearly 100 years, and the high school JROTC is an award-winning unit with over 100 members.
• A safe, secure environment with a 3-tiered security system is in place at every school, security monitors are posted at all schools, and anti-bullying programs in place.
• Championship athletics, outstanding music choral and theatre programs and a broad range of extracurricular activities provide students with ample opportunities to excel outside the classroom.