TEAM Charter Schools

Vision

One day, our nation will know Newark, New Jersey, as a city of world-class public education.

Mission

The mission of TEAM Charter Schools is to create a network of schools in Newark, New Jersey, that instill in their students the desire and ability to succeed in college, in order to change the world.

Values

Kid focus

First and foremost we are kid focused in everything we do. All decision-making, down to the smallest detail, is undertaken with kids first in mind.

TEAMwork

TEAM was founded on the belief that Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM). Both inside and outside of the classroom, students are consistently engaged in character-building teamwork with the motto: Team always beats individual.

Fun

Even though we’re in school for a longer day, it doesn’t feel like it’s longer because the teachers make the lessons fun. When I see kids playing outside as I’m walking home, I don’t mind. If you get out at 3 pm, that just cuts down on time you can learn. I have more hours to help me learn every day.

Zarreah

Rise Academy Class of 2015

Freedom

The freedom to innovate in the classroom both attracts great educators and allows their talents to drive constant learning and improvement. Unconstrained by traditional barriers, assumptions and limitations, their creative approach has led to unprecedented success.

Improvement

We strive for constant improvement in all we do. Just as students are constantly learning and improving themselves, so too are the teachers and staff. There is no perfection, just the constant striving for it.

Impact

Our students spend 70% more time in the classroom than their peers in traditional Newark public schools. They attend longer school days (7:25 am to 5 pm), Saturday school, and summer school for a total of 210 rigorous days a year. As a result of their exceptional hard work and dedication, they are on track to reverse the odds for all students in Newark. This is our vision – to impact the future of educational opportunity in Newark.