Our waitlist is now open!
Families who register for our waitlist will be contacted as soon as seats become available.
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Why Gateway?
Gateway Academy was formed in the summer of 2023 through the merger of two high-performing charter schools (Achieve Community Charter School and People’s Prep Charter School) to form a single K-12 continuum. Our merger will allow us to start our college access work earlier in our students’ development and afford us the opportunity to produce game-changing results for generations to come. Additionally, through our partnership with the BRICK Education Network, we’ll now be able to provide all of our families access to their full ecosystem of wraparound services.
School Leadership
Looking for an exceptional school for the upcoming year? We’re in the process of pulling students from our waitlist. The sooner you submit an application, the better your chances are of joining us this fall!
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South Ward Promise
South Ward Promise Neighborhood serves as BRICK Education Network’s two-generation support division. It provides families in the South Ward of Newark with financial, food, housing, employment, medical and mental health resources, and services. Should Gateway scholars and parents need assistance, please click here to learn more about the various ways they can help.
PerformCare Contact
PerformCare is a primary resource for parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health. Parents interested in services should contact PerformCare at 877-652-7624 or visit performcarenj.org
Calendar
August
28
First Day of School
All Campuses
September
5
Labor Day – No School
Elementary
September
26
First Day of Start Strong
Middle
Docs & Info
Health & Safety
- Lead Sampling Plan
- COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)
Curriculum
Chapter 27
In April 2020, Governor Phil Murphy issued an executive order that became P.L.2020, c.27. This law provides guidance for the continuity of instruction in the event of a public-health-related district closure so that LEAs can utilize virtual or remote instruction to satisfy the 180-day requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-9.
Below, please find a link to the Remote Plan in the event of a closure due to a health
Reports
Learn About Gateway
Mission
Gateway Academy builds innovators who graduate college ready to solve the world’s next set of challenges.
Vision
The vision of Gateway Academy is to provide a K-8 continuum that fosters the individual needs of students as they develop the skills, character, and values that will prepare them for college and empower them to use their unique perspective as an asset to shape our country’s future.
ACHIEVERS OWN THEIR STORY AND ARE EMPOWERED TO LEAVE THEIR MARK ON SOCIETY.
ACHIEVERS SHOW UP IN THE WORLD READY TO LEAD BY DEMONSTRATING THE BEST POSSIBLE VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
ACHIEVERS EXPERIMENT USING CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS TO TAKE ACTION.
ACHIEVERS SEEK KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH BY OBSERVING THE WORLD.
Admissions Process
Eligibility
Achieve Community Charter School is open to all Newark residents. We do accept applications for non-Newark residents, however, preference will be given to Newark residents in the lottery.
Newark Common App is a new school application and enrollment process that is available to all Newark families looking to access some of our city’s great school options.
Complete
this interest form to be connected with a member of our Family and Community Engagement team who will follow up and further assist you in the application process.
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS AFTER I COMPLETE MY APPLICATION?
Applicants who apply by the March 10th deadline will receive their match letters by mid-April. Families can begin registering at their new school immediately. Any applications submitted once the application reopens in April will be processed via waitlist pulls. All results will be accessible online in mid-April on your Newark Common App account. Initial matches and waitlist pull acceptances will be relayed to families by telephone and/or email from our Scholar Enrollment team. Once families accept their seat(s), our team will reach out to collect the required documentation to complete enrollment.
WILL MY STUDENT RECEIVE THEIR FIRST CHOICE?
The only reason a Newark student would not get into his or her first choice would be if the school does not have enough seats for all applicants. When a student does not receive his or her first choice, the matching process will move down the student’s list of schools in order to place the student in his or her highest-ranked school with available seats.
CAN MY SCHOLAR BE MATCHED TO A SCHOOL THAT ISN’T LISTED ON HIS/HER APPLICATION?
No, students receive a single offer to the highest-ranked school on their list possible. If you do not receive a match, your scholar will be added to the waitlist for schools ranked on your application.
I WOULD LIKE MY SCHOLARS TO ATTEND THE SAME SCHOOL AS Their SIBLINGS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Applications for each scholar should be submitted. If one of the students is matched to a school of choice, his/her sibling(s) will be given a preference to be matched to the same school . The school will determine availability and connect with the family directly around sibling matches.