2015-2016 Guide A Guide for Families to Newark District and Participating Charter s Produced January 2015
Who Should Participate in One Newark Enrolls? Who Should Participate in One Newark Enrolls? One Newark Enrolls is for students who are looking to attend a public school in Newark in 2015-16 that they do not currently attend. Please review this guidance to see if your child should participate: Students who want to stay in their current school do not need to fill out or submit an application. They will simply be able to continue to attend their school. This includes Pre-K 4 students who currently attend a district or charter school and would like to stay in that school for kindergarten. YES: Students who are currently in the last grade that their school offers and need a new school for the 2015-2016 school year should participate in this process if they would like to attend a district or participating charter school. These students include: What schools can I apply to? Current 4 th graders in a PK-4 or K-4 school Please see schools in the blue section on pages 13-14 Current 5 th graders in a PK-5 or K-5 school Please see schools in the blue section on pages 13-14 Current 6 th graders in a K-6 school Please see schools in the blue section on pages 13-14 Current 8th graders in a PK-8 or K-8 school Please see schools in the red section on page 15 YES: Students enrolling for the first time in public school in Newark: Students enrolling for the first time in a public school in Newark who need a school for the 2014-2015 school year and would like to attend a district or participating charter school need to participate in this process. These students include: These students include: What schools can I apply to? Students entering PK3 or PK4 and would like a placement in a district or private provider Students entering Kindergarten who are currently enrolled in a private provider site for prekindergarten Students who are new to Newark, including those who intend to move to Newark and attend a district or participating charter school for the 2014-2015 school year, as long as they are able to prove their residency during school registration. These schools will be available in Round 2, which will open in April 2015 Please see schools in the blue section on page 13-14 for schools with kindergarten seats For K-8 seats, please see schools in the green section on pages 13-14 For high school seats, please see the red section on page 15 2
Who Should Participate in One Newark Enrolls? Who Should Participate in One Newark Enrolls? YES: Students who would like to change schools for next year: Students who are currently enrolled in a public school but would like to apply for a different public school should participate. These students include: Current PK-3 rd graders in a PK-4 school or Current K-3 rd graders in a K-4 school Current PK-4 th graders in a PK-5 school or Current K-4 th graders in a K-5 school What schools can I apply to? Please see schools in the blue section on pages 13-14 Please see schools in the blue section on pages 13-14 Current K-5 th graders in a K-6 school Please see schools in the blue section on pages 13-14 Current 9 th -11 th graders in a High Please see schools in the red section on page 15 We recognize that some students may benefit from specialized schools and programs to meet their educational needs. More information is provided about specialized programs in the following areas on pages 8-9: Special Education English Language Learners & Bilingual Education Overage & Under-credited 3
The One Newark Enrolls Application The Application Timeline Grades K 12 Application Opens Application Closes Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Friday, February 6, 2015 District & Private Provider Pre-Kindergarten Application Opens April 2015 Additional information about the application timeline: If you are applying for grades K through 12, or for pre-kindergarten at a charter school, you may edit your child s application as often as you want before February 6. All applications will be processed at the same time; there is no advantage given to students who submit their application early! Tips for Completing the Application If your child is in a transitioning grade and needs a new school: Families should choose up to 8 schools on the application. The more schools a family chooses, the more likely your child will be able to attend a school of your choice. Families should not repeat schools on the list; this will not give families an advantage. If your child is in a non-transitioning grade: Families should only apply to schools that they prefer over the school that the student is currently in. For example, if a student only prefers 2 schools over the school that the student is currently in, then the student should only list those 2 schools on their application. If you would like to keep your children together and apply for new schools for all of them: Please be sure that all children are linked to one parent in force. Please be sure that the school rankings for each student are exactly the same. This will ensure that siblings applications are considered together to increase the chance that your children are placed together. Remember, family choice is most important! Please list your true ranking of schools in order to have the best possibility of getting into the schools of your choice. Types What is a district school? District schools are public schools that are managed by Newark Public s. They are located throughout Newark and serve all grades. What is a charter school? In Newark, charter schools are public schools that are not run by the District. Charter schools are free of charge and are open to all students living in the city. Charter schools are located throughout Newark and serve all grades. What is a district magnet school? Magnet schools are Newark Public s that offer specialized programs in specific fields. Any student can apply to attend a magnet school. Magnet schools consider criteria in determining how students interested in the schools are ranked for admissions to the school. What is a Pre-Kindergarten Community-Based Private Provider? Private providers are publicly-funded, privately managed schools for students eligible for pre-kindergarten. 4
The One Newark Enrolls Application How to Complete and Submit the Paper Application STEP 1: Obtain a Paper Application There are several ways to obtain a copy of the paper application: You may pick up a paper application from any participating NPS district or Newark charter school You may pick up a paper application from 2 Cedar St. Room 918 You may print a copy of the paper application at www.newarkenrolls.org STEP 2: Complete the Paper Application You will need to complete and sign the paper application. IF your child attends a NPS District, participating Charter, or Community-based Pre-K: You will need your child s NPS Student ID. If you don t know it, here s how you can obtain it : NPS District Students: The NPS Student ID is your Power ID Charter and Pre-K Students: Your child s NPS Student ID was provided to his/her school and should have been distributed to students in December or early January If you are not sure of the NPS Student ID, please call 973-733- 7333 IF your child does not attend one of the above schools: You may skip the first field in the paper application, which asks for the student s NPS Student ID Please also use the school codes listed next to each school on pages 12-15 to complete the application. STEP 3: Return the Paper Application After you have filled out both pages of the paper application and ranked up to 8 schools, you can submit the application at any participating district or charter school, as well as at 2 Cedar St, Room 918 (NPS Contact Center). 5
The One Newark Enrolls Application How to Complete and Submit the Online Application STEP 1: Visit the One Newark Enrolls Site 1. Visit www.newarkenrolls.org 2. Click on the Apply button 3. Create a new user account using your email address A temporary password will be sent to your email address. Please check your email to access the temporary password to log in STEP 2: Search for Your Child IF your child attends a NPS District, participating Charter, or Community Pre-K: Your student is already in the system! 1. Enter your child s ID number. The ID number is required if your child is already in the system! NPS District Students: The NPS Student ID is your Power ID Charter and Pre-K Students: Your child s NPS Student ID should have been distributed by the school If you do not know the NPS Student ID, please call the Contact Center: 973-733-7333 IF your child does not attend one of the above schools: 1. Leave the field blank if your child is new to Newark schools. You may click Next. STEP 3: Begin Application You will now see your child s name listed under My Students. Click Start to create an application for the student. 6
One Newark Enrolls Types Do any schools have admissions criteria? Most schools do not have admissions criteria. Here is a summary of which schools do: YES: NPS magnet schools are the only schools with admissions criteria. These schools consider test scores, grades, and attendance. Some also require an audition or interview. Any student at the appropriate grade level can apply for admission into a magnet school. Please review the chart below for more information about the criteria: Magnet Codes For admission to: The school looks at: Students also need to: American History High Arts High Bard Early College High Science Park High Technology High 043 6 th and 9 th grades Visual Arts - 026VA Dance - 026DA Drama - 026DR Guitar - 026GU Percussion - 026PE Piano - 026PA Strings - 026ST TV - 026TV Vocal Female - 026VF Trumpet - 026TR Clarinet - 026CL Flute - 026FL Alto Sax - 026AS Baritone Sax - 026BS Vocal Male - 026VM 011 9 th grade 025 7 th and 9 th grades 038 9 th grade University High 024 7 th and 9 th grades NJASK in Math and LAL scores, ACT Explore Scale scores 7 th and 9 th grades NJASK, ACT Explore, attendance and grades NJ ASK, ACT Explore, Grades and Attendance NJ ASK in Math and LAL, Grades and Attendance NJ ASK in Math and LAL, and ACT Explore in Math and Reading NJ ASK and Explore in Math and LAL, Grades and Attendance Audition for up to 2 majors: Dance Drama Instrumental Music TV Productions Visual Arts Vocal Music More information about auditions is posted on the school website Interview and complete a writing assessment х NO: Charter and non-magnet District schools do not have admissions criteria. These schools do not consider test scores or grades for admissions. Any student is eligible to apply for and attend these schools provided the school serves the appropriate grade and has space. 7
HS: Specialized Programs Support Available at All s K-8: Specialized Programs (For a list of schools, pleas see pgs 13-15) Specialized Programs How does this process serve students who are English Language Learners? All schools provide supports to students who are English Language Learners (ELL). Students who may need ELL support are assessed when they enroll in school and are grouped by their English Language Proficiency Level (ELP), which ranges from most limited English (ELP 1) to strong English (ELP 5). Regardless of their ELP level, all students have the right to the ELL services that meet their needs. Some schools have specialized ELL programs to meet the needs of learners. A list of schools offering specialized programs is available at the Newark Public s website. If your student is an English Language Learner and you plan to apply through One Newark Enrolls, review the program options below. If you believe one of the specialized ELL programs is appropriate for your child, please contact The Office of Bilingual Education by calling (973) 733-8319. Next year, my learner will be in grade My learner has an English proficiency level of Recommended Program Options Student Experience K ELP 1-3 Dual Language Participating students receive a full-time program of instruction in English and instruction in a second language in all content areas. The program is for ELL students and can also serve native English-speaking students who choose to enroll in the program. K-8 ELP 1-3 Transitional Bilingual K-8 ELP 3-4 Native language push in/pull out ELL students of similar ELP level are taught together as a group. ELL students receive full-day instruction in their native language and in English. Students also receive ESL instruction. ELL students attend general education classes for all academic areas. Full day instruction is provided in English. Native language instruction is provided through an additional support teacher to ensure students are mastering academic concepts. Students also receive ESL instruction. K-12 ELP 1-4 English-as-a- Second Language (ESL) Only ELL students attend general education classes for all academic areas. Full day instruction is provided in English. English language instruction targeting communication skills, grammar, and high level Academic English is provided through an additional support teacher All ELL students have the right to ESL programming. 9-12 ELP 1-4 Transitional Bilingual ELL students of similar ELP level are taught together by academic area. Full day instruction is provided in both English and a second language for all academic areas. Students also receive ESL instruction. 9-12 ELP 1-4 Newcomer A The Newcomers Program A is for ELLs who are new to the country but who have been attending school and accumulating academic credits in their home countries. ELL students of similar ELP level are taught together by academic area. Full day instruction is provided in both English and a second language for all academic areas. Students also receive ESL instruction. 9-12 ELP 1-4 2 or more years of interrupted formal education (SIFE) or Overage/ Under Credited (OAUC) Newcomers B The Newcomers Program B is for ELLs who have experienced one of the following: Students whose formal education has been interrupted for 2 or more years (e.g. students who have not been able to consistently attend school over a period of 2 years or more). Students who are significantly behind in earning credits necessary for them to graduate when expected based on their age. This program helps these students catch up academically through a comprehensive and intensive program with instruction in their native language and English. Goal for Student Growth ELL students leave the program able to speak, read, and write fluently in English and their native language. ELL students transition fully into general education classes in 4 years. ELL students fully transition into general education classes in 1-2 years. ELL students transition into general education in 4 years. ELL students transition fully into general education classes in 2-4 years. ELL students transition fully into general education classes in 2 4 years. ELL students receive supports designed to help them graduate before the age of 21. When this is not possible the program provides a continuation of education often through a GED program. 8
Specialized Programs How does this process serve students interested in alternative education options? Who is eligible to attend an alternative high school or program? Rising 9 th graders may not attend alternative high schools, which are designed for students who have fallen off track toward graduation. Students must be: 16-21 years old. Under-credited students ages 17-21 will receive priority seating at one of the alternative high schools. Enrolled in high school for at least one full year One or more years behind in credits What alternative schools or programs does Newark Public s offer? Transfer s are small learning environments with supportive, personalized support for over-age, under-credited students Gateway to College at Essex County College reengages students who have dropped out. Students earn their high school diploma and have opportunities to earn college credit as well The Enrollment Center reenrolls students who have been out of school and refers them to the appropriate setting after assessment How do I re-enroll if I have been out of school? Students seeking re-enrollment should visit the Enrollment Center for intake and to determine which school or program will best meet the student s needs. How do eligible students transfer to alternative high schools or programs? Please note that alternative high schools or programs cannot be selected through One Newark Enrolls. Students should first meet with their school counselor to determine if they can catch up at their school. If it is determined that an alternative education placement is a better fit, the counselor must complete an Individualized Learning Plan with the student and family, provide I&RS documentation demonstrating academic interventions and provide the packet to the appropriate administrator for submission during the designated referral period. Parents may also contact the Enrollment Center for support. Students seeking enrollment to Gateway to College are required to attend an information session and complete testing. Do I have to attend an alternative school if I am behind? No. You are entitled to attend the high school you are in through the year in which you turn 20. Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may attend for an extended period according to their needs with approval. What if I want to get a GED? While a high school diploma is a preferred credential, students facing barriers to completion such as adult responsibilities may choose to pursue a high school equivalency diploma. You may contact the Enrollment Center for more information about GED programs in Newark. Please note that many programs require students to be 17 or 18 years old at the time of enrollment. If you have any questions about alternative education options, please visit the Enrollment Center at 301 W. Kinney Street. 9
How Do I Choose a for My Child? First, think about your child s needs and interests! Think about what is important for your child and family. It will be important for you to carefully think about what is most important for your child. Take some time to talk to your child about what he/she is looking for in a school. 1. Questions to consider when it comes to your child: Does your child have a special interest that he/she wants to focus on in school? What extracurricular activities is your child interested in? What would be the best fit for your child? 2. Questions to consider when it comes to location: Should all children in your family attend the same school? What kind of commute do you want your child to have? 3. Questions to consider when it comes to your child s learning needs: Does your child have a learning need? What factors will influence your child s learning? Where do you think your child will succeed? Then, learn about schools! Use the above questions to guide your search and narrow down your list of schools. Then, start learning about schools through these various ways: 1. Use this guide to research schools. Use the school list to start your school search. Find out more about the schools that interest you by visiting Newark Trust s Scope tool: http://netnav.newarktrust.org/schoolmap.php For more information about charter schools, visit http://ncsfund.org. For more information about district schools, visit http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/schooldirectory. 2. Attend school fairs to learn more about schools. s will be in attendance on Saturday, January 10 th to provide families with more information. This is a great opportunity to narrow down your list because you ll be able to explore many different schools! Bring a list of questions to ask schools. Think about some of your top priorities in a school and ask the representatives. They are there to answer your questions and provide you with more information about the schools. Take notes! You ll get a lot of information during the school fairs so you want to make sure you have notes to refer to later. Your notes could include who you met during the fair from each school, what important information they told you, and any helpful information you received during the day. 10
How Do I Choose a for My Child? Last, visit schools that you are interested in! This is a great way to get a feel for the school and see what it looks like as you decide whether the school will be a good fit with your child s needs and interests. Here are some things that you might want to look for and ask about while on your school visits that can help you understand the school: 1. If there are additional questions you have about the school, make sure you bring them with you. staff should be able to provide you with any information you are interested in obtaining. 2. Things to observe while you re at the school: Do students seem to be enjoying school? Are students engaged in learning at the school? Are students actively doing school work, asking questions and focused on learning? What books and materials are students using? Are staff and teachers friendly? Are there computers in the school that students are using? Are the bathrooms and kitchen fully functioning? How clean are the facilities? What is the atmosphere of the school? 3. Questions to ask when you re visiting the schools: How involved are parents at the school? Are parents involved in the decision-making? What are the top priorities for the school in regards to students and learning? What are the teachers qualifications at this school (certifications, subject expertise, etc.)? What support does the school provide to the teachers? Other than academics, what are some school activities that are available for students? Are there afterschool options for students? Is there a fee for afterschool programs? How does the school handle discipline? How does the school encourage good behavior? What help does the school provide to students if they are falling behind? How do counselors assist with the college and career process? Now, you re ready to apply! Please refer to pages 5-6 for instructions on how to apply for enrollment at your schools of choice. Where can I find out more information about schools and the process? All families are encouraged to: Attend the school fair on Saturday, January 10 at 321 Bergen Street. Review this Guidebook, which contains detailed information about the process and about each school. Copies are available at every participating school, and online at http://www.newarkenrolls.org. Discuss your school options with your guidance counselor, Child Study Team, or other school staff. Call the Contact Center at (973) 733-7333 or visit at 2 Cedar Street, Room 918. Visit the Enrollment Center at 301 W. Kinney Street. 11
s At-A-Glance Page 1 of 3 If you are interested in applying for Pre-Kindergarten, the application will open in April 2015. Please check back at www.newarkenrolls.org for a full list of pre-kindergarten seats that will be available in the spring application! Elementary and Middle s (Grades PK - 8) Starting in Pre-Kindergarten Name Code Grades Served Address Type Abington Avenue* 46 PK 8 209 Abington Ave District Ann Street 49 PK 8 30 Ann St; 55 Komorn St District Benjamin Franklin 72 PK 4 42 Park Ave District Branch Brook 56 PK 4 228 Ridge St District Camden Street 60 PK 8 299 Camden St District Cleveland 64 PK 8 388 Bergen St District Elliott Street* 68 PK 4 284 First Ave District First Avenue* 70 PK 8 214 First Ave District Harriet Tubman 97 PK 6 504 S. 10th St District Hawkins Street 75 PK 8 8 Hawkins St District Ivy Hill 110 PK 8 107 Ivy St District Lafayette Street 77 PK 8 205 Lafayette St District Lincoln 78 PK 8 87 Richelieu Terrace District Luis Munoz Marin* 36 PK 8 663 Broadway District Marion P. Thomas Charter 715 PK4 12 PK-4: 370 South 7th St; 5-8: 308 S. 9th St Charter McKinley* 81 PK 8 1 Colonnade Pl District Miller Street at Spencer 82 PK 8 66 Muhammad Ali Ave District Mount Vernon 85 PK 8 142 Mt. Vernon Pl District Newark Educators' Community Charter 718 PK4 4 9-11 Hill St Charter Newark Legacy Charter 719 PK4 5 823 S. 16th St Charter Oliver Street 87 PK 8 104 Oliver St District Park* 400 PK 8 120 Manchester Pl District Peshine Avenue 88 PK 8 433 Peshine Ave District Quitman Street 89 PK 8 21 Quitman St District Rafael Hernandez* 95 PK 8 345 Broadway District Roberto Clemente* 99 PK 4 257 Summer Ave District South Street 93 PK 5 151 South St District Sussex Avenue 101 PK 8 307 Sussex Ave District Thirteenth Avenue 159 PK 8 359 13th Ave District University Heights Charter 729 PK4 8 74 Hartford St Charter Elementary and Middle s (Grades PK - 8) Starting in Kindergarten Name Code Grades Served Address Type B.R.I.C.K. Avon Academy 51 K 8 219 Avon Ave District Belmont Runyon 52 K 8 1 Belmont-Runyon Way District Chancellor Avenue 62 K 8 321 Chancellor Ave District Dr. E. Alma Flagg* 74 K 8 150 3rd St District Dr. William H. Horton* 73 K 8 291 N. 7th St District * Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, all kindergarten classes at this school will follow a Spanish Dual Language model. This means that all kindergarten students who are matched to this school will receive a full-time program of instruction in English and instruction in Spanish in all content areas. Continued on Next Page 12
Starting in Kindergarten (continued) Name s At-A-Glance Page 2 of 3 Code Grades Served Address Fourteenth Avenue 71 K 4 186 14th Ave District George W. Carver 163 K 8 333 Clinton Pl District Hawthorne Avenue 76 K 8 428 Hawthorne Avenue District Lady Liberty Academy Charter 713 K 8 746 Sanford Ave Charter Louise A. Spencer 145 K 8 66 Muhammad Ali Ave District North Star Academy Charter 721 K 12 Multiple Locations* Charter Philip's Academy Charter 723 K 8 342 Central Ave Charter Ridge Street* 90 K 8 735 Ridge St District Roseville Community Charter 725 K 4 540 Orange St Charter South Seventeenth Street 96 K 8 619 S. 17th St District Speedway 98 K 8 701 S. Orange Ave District TEAM Charter s 726 K 12 Multiple Locations* Charter Wilson Avenue 105 K 8 19 Wilson Ave District Starting in Grade 6 Name Code Grades Served Address Eagle Academy for Young Men 40 6 9 279 Chancellor Ave District Girls' Academy of Newark 42 6 9 279 Chancellor Ave District Great Oaks Charter 711 6 11 24 Maiden Lane Charter Type Type American History High 43 6 12 74 Montgomery St District** Merit Prep Charter 716 6 9 909 Broad St, 3rd Floor Charter Starting in Grade 7 Name Code Grades Served Address Type Arts High Visual Arts Music Dance Vocal Female Vocal Male 26VA 26MU 26DA 26VF 26VM 7 12 550 Dr. MLK Blvd District** Newark Early College High at West Side 45 7 12 403 South Orange Ave District Science Park High 25 7 12 260 Norfolk St District** University High 24 7 12 55 Clinton Pl District** * Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, all kindergarten classes at this school will follow a Spanish Dual Language model. This means that all kindergarten students who are matched to this school will receive a full-time program of instruction in English and instruction in Spanish in all content areas. ** Magnet (please see page 7 for more information) 13
s At-A-Glance Page 3 of 3 Name High s (Grades 9-12) Code Grades Served Address Type American History High 43 6 12 74 Montgomery St District** Arts High Arts High : Visual Arts Arts High : Dance Arts High : Drama Arts High : Guitar Arts High : Percussion Arts High : Piano Arts High : Strings Arts High : TV Arts High : Vocal Female Arts High : Vocal Male Arts High : Trumpet Arts High : Clarinet Arts High : Flute Arts High : Alto Sax Arts High : Baritone Sax 26VA 26DA 26DR 26GU 26PE 26PA 26ST 26TV 26VF 26VM 26TR 26CL 26FL 26AS 26BS 7 12 550 Dr. MLK Blvd District** Bard Early College High 11 9 12 321 Bergen St District** Barringer Academy of the Arts & Humanities 27 9 12 90 Parker St District Barringer Academy of S.T.E.A.M. 12 9 12 90 Parker St District Central High 28 9 12 246 18th Ave District Eagle Academy for Young Men 40 6 9 279 Chancellor Ave District East Side High 30 9 12 238 Van Buren St District Girls Academy of Newark 42 6 9 279 Chancellor Ave District Great Oaks Charter 711 6 11 9-11 Hill St Charter Malcolm X. Shabazz High 31 9 12 80 Johnson Ave District Marion P. Thomas Charter 715 PK4 12 125 Sussex Avenue Charter Merit Prep Charter 716 6 9 909 Broad St, 3rd Floor Charter Newark Early College High at West Side 45 6 12 403 South Orange Ave District Newark Prep Charter 720 9 12 570 Broad St Charter Newark Vocational CTE at West Side 41 9 12 403 South Orange Ave District North Star Academy Charter 721 K 12 Multiple Locations* Charter People s Preparatory Charter 722 9 12 321 Bergen St, 2nd Fl Charter Science Park High 25 7 12 260 Norfolk St District** TEAM Charter s 726 K 12 Multiple Locations* Charter Technology High 38 9 12 223 Broadway District** The Paulo Freire Charter 728 9 12 28 Burnet St Charter University High 24 7 12 55 Clinton Pl District** Weequahic High 33 9 12 279 Chancellor Ave District ** Magnet (please see page 7 for more information) 14