The co-ed school is only one of four new charter choices for Newark students that opened last fall. The 100 LEGACY Academy Charter School sets itself apart from other educational choices in the area by its emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, known at the STEM curriculum. The school also focuses on preparing its students for college, including a mentoring program with the 100 Black Men of New Jersey organization.
“Our goal is simple and straightforward, but it couldn’t be more crucial -- to educate, encourage, and mentor our students, thereby preparing them for college and career,” said 100 LEGACY Board President Michael R. Clarke. “Our school leader and dedicated teaching staff will work tirelessly to ensure that these young men and women of Newark and Irvington have the best chance of becoming successful individuals.”
The school is located at 75 Morton Street in Newark and will service the children and families of the Newark and Irvington school districts. This year the school offers grades 6 through 8, but is planning on adding one grade level each year until they have all the grades through 12th.
The name LEGACY is representative of the school’s goals for its student population:
L eadership Development
E ntrepreneurship
G lobalization
A cademic Achievment
C haracter Development
Y outh Empowerment
“Newark is in the midst of a historic reform of its school system and the development of high-quality charter schools is a crucial element of this turnaround,” said Aquila Haynes, Victory Education Partners’ Director of School Development and Partnerships. “We are confident that this partnership between the school’s Board and 100 Black Men of New Jersey will result in a tremendous education for hundreds of young people in Newark and Irvington through 100 LEGACY Academy Charter School.”
