Belmont Elementary School encourages parents to join the PTA because Belmont firmly believes that there is a strong correlation between academic success and family involvement. Belmont children become self-directed learners and respectful citizens while achieving his or her academic potential. Belmont abides by the New York State Board of Regents adopted learning standards for all areas of study. The New York State Education Department issues the core curricula and these core curricula’s are the foundation upon which State assessments are aligned and developed. School goals are to provide an outstanding instructional program that reflects the needs and talents of the students. Each grade level has a teacher team to include a consultant teacher who works with special education students in a regular classroom setting. Students who need extra help have math and reading labs available.