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Thank you for your interest in North Star Academy Charter School of Newark. We hope that this website and our open houses will help you learn more about our school and our application process.
North Star Academy accepts applications for admission to Kindergarten and 5th Grade via a public lottery. Waitlist applications are available at the Downtown Campus Main Office for grades 1, 2, and 6-12.
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Parents Attend Open House |
Parents/guardians interested in North Star should attend an Open House to learn more and decide whether North Star is the right choice for themselves and their children.
A parent MUST attend an Open House in order to fill out an application.
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Students Attend Simulated School Day |
Parents who are still interested after the Open House should sign up their children for a Simulated School Day, where students can experience what North Star is really like. Incoming Kindergarteners do not need to attend a Simulated School Day; however, Elementary Campus tours may occur during the week after Open Houses to help parents decide whether North Star is right for them.
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Parents Submit the Application |
After parents attend an Open House and students attend a Simulated School Day, they can obtain an official application for admission to North Star. Applications must be submitted to the Downtown Campus by the due date listed on the application itself. The names of all applicants will be placed in a random lottery.
Note: Applicants must be residents of Newark.
Middle School Open House
Middle School Open Houses for the 2010-2011 school year will be held at the following dates and times:
Thursday, December 3rd
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Vailsburg Campus
24 Hazelwood Avenue
To register for this Open House, call 973.642.0101 or send us an email with your preferred Open House date and contact information.
Note: Attending an open house at any Middle School campus puts you in the lottery for all North Star campuses. Campus Placement will be determined by lottery, not parent choice.
Kindergarten Open House
Kindergarten Open Houses for the 2010-2011 school year will be held at the following dates and times:
Wednesday, November 18th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Vailsburg Campus
24 Hazelwood Avenue
Tuesday, December 8th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Vailsburg Campus
24 Hazelwood Avenue
To register for one of the above Open Houses, call 973.373.8150 or send us an email with your preferred Open House date and contact information.
Public Lottery
Information regarding the Public Lottery for the 2010-2011 school year will be available in the fall.
The lottery is open to the public; however, parents are not required to attend the lottery. North Star will mail packets after the lottery takes place to inform applicants of their status.
Eligibility Requirements
To be admitted to North Star as new students, children must be Newark residents. For the fall of 2010, applications for incoming Kindergarten and 5th graders will be accepted. They must be motivated to begin preparing for college now by working harder than they've ever worked before.
If you have questions about enrolling your child, call 973-642-0101 or send us an email.
To learn more about other charter schools in the Uncommon Schools network click here.
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