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Principal |
James Verrilli email the principal |
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Awards |
USA Dept. of Ed. Title 1 Distinguished School (2006), The Education Trust Dispelling the Myth Award (2007), USA Dept. of Ed. Top 7 Charter HIgh Schools in the Country (2006) |
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Scheduling features |
extended day |
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Dress code |
Uniforms required: Polo shirts and khaki pants or skirts, shoes purchased at Uniformity or Land's End online. |
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School Mission
- To prepare Newark's children to attend and succeed at four-year colleges by providing a supportive community and rigorous academics in a high expectations school environment.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish.
- 0-10% of students receive special education services.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Rigorous Standards-based Curriculum
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Focus on Great Teaching
- College Preparation for all students
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cross country and soccer.
- Boys sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football and soccer.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Debate ( HS & MS); Dance ( HS & MS); Robotics ( MS); Guitar (MS); Yearbook (HS) and Leadership Cadre and Student Government.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: theater/drama, dance and Music.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- This school was established in 1997.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: 100% Attend College.
- Students at this school are chosen by a lottery system.
- Few of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 91-95% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- This school has an emphasis in: College Prep.
- Regular classroom hours: 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 01/12/2009. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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