ENROLL
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TEAM Charter Schools consists of four campuses. There are two middle schools (serving grades five through eight), one high school (which will grow to serve grades 9-12) and an elementary school serving Kindergarten students (and will grow to serve grades pre-K – 4).
- TEAM Charter Schools is not a magnet school or a private school.
- There is no test to get in and no cost to attend.
- The students of TEAM Charter Schools, like students of all charter schools in New Jersey, are admitted by lottery.
How To Apply
Applying to TEAM Charter Schools is easy! You can either complete an application online (click the appropriate image below) or stop by any of our campuses.
- Pre-Kindergarten students: Complete the SPARK Academy application
- Middle School students: Complete the Middle School application
- Class of 2014 students: Complete the NCA application (TEAM & RISE students ONLY)
- High School students: Complete the NCA application
Note: There are two different high school applications, depending on if you come from TEAM and Rise or not.
If you have any questions, you may speak with Pedro Lebre, at 973.705.8326 x1032.
The Enrollment Process
As a free public school, TEAM Charter Schools do not discriminate in admissions. All applicants’ names are placed on a list for admission to the appropriate campus. Incoming 5th graders apply to TEAM Academy & Rise Academy. Incoming Kindergarteners apply to SPARK Academy.
If more students apply for admission than there are seats to accommodate them, a closed (non-public) lottery is held and students are chosen randomly. All applicants have an equal chance of being selected. However, New Jersey law does provide for immediate siblings of current students to receive priority in filling open seats if an application is received before the lottery. By submitting an application, your child’s name will be placed on our waiting list for the appropriate campus. Please keep us updated if your contact information should change.
Residency Requirement
We are required to give preference to Newark residents. If your child’s name is selected from the waiting list, you will be required to submit proof of residency before your child is enrolled. Also, if you will be moving to Newark, or if your child currently attends a private school, you will first need to complete the transfer paperwork to Newark Public Schools and then transfer to TEAM Charter Schools. This does not mean that your child must attend a Newark Public School, just that Newark Public Schools must have official record of your Newark residency for us to receive state funds for your child.
Important Dates
