Full Service Community School
JOSEPH A. TAUB MIDDLE SCHOOL
Full Service Community School
Supporting Students • Strengthening Families • Building Communities
Passionate Lives Change Lives
STUDENTS ★
FAMILIES ★
SCHOOL ★
COMMUNITY
Our Mission
“To create a highly successful middle school community that inspires a passion for learning.”
Our Full Service Community School serves as a center of support for students and families. By bringing educators, families, health providers, community organizations, and other partners together, we create opportunities that help students succeed in school and in life.
The Four Pillars
Our Full Service Community School model is built around four areas that strengthen students, families, educators, and the community.
Integrated Student Support
Academic, physical, social-emotional, and mental health resources that help ensure students are known, supported, and connected to the services they need.
Family & Community Engagement
Strong partnerships with families and community organizations that create meaningful opportunities and ensure families have a voice in our school community.
Collaborative Leadership
Shared responsibility, trust, collaboration, and professional learning among educators, families, and community partners.
Extended Learning
Before- and after-school opportunities, tutoring, summer programs, enrichment, clubs, and real-world learning experiences.
Services for Students & Families
Parent & Student Support
- Free parent workshops and adult education
- Student lunch programs
- Confidence Closet
- School supplies and family resources
- Family events, BBQs, health fairs, and field trips
- Monthly food distribution
Health & Wellness
- Pediatric services
- Dental services
- Vision services
- Nutrition support
- Behavioral health services
- Family health and wellness events
- Assistance completing paperwork and scheduling appointments
Community Partnership
NJCDC – JATS Community Partner
New Jersey Community Development Corporation partners with Joseph A. Taub Middle School to connect students and families with additional programs, services, and community resources.
- Educational student programming
- Youth Center
- Affordable housing resources
- Community building
- Holiday gifts and toy drives
- Special events
Student Involvement
Cheerleading
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Drone Club
Student Government
Choir
Junior Honor Society
Dance
Teen Connect
Art Club
Kindness Ambassadors
Gardening Club
Media Club
Lunch Bunch
Tutoring & Homework Support
CONNECT WITH OUR FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Arlin Hernandez
Full Service Community School Site Coordinator
973-321-27021
Arlhernandez@paterson.k12.nj.us
SUPPORTING STUDENTS • STRENGTHENING FAMILIES • BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Passionate Lives Change Lives