"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
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OUR MISSION
The mission of Eagle Academy for Young Men schools is to develop young men committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, strong character, and responsible leadership A NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOL Opened in September 2012, the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is the first all-male public school in the state of New Jersey. Eagle Academy Newark is a collaboration between the Eagle Academy Foundation and Newark Public Schools. |
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EAGLE NEWARK PARENTS:
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eagle newark parents join scholars for retreat at west point
WEST POINT, NY - Eagle Academy Newark would like to thank Ellen Peterson and the incredible team in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Our leadership retreat this weekend was transformational! A special thank you to Alex Ellis of Tied to Greatness for speaking to Eagle Newark scholars about the power of image. Great workshop!
Also, thank you for also welcoming our parents this year! A number of Eagle Academy Newark parents made the trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point to participate in parent workshops, encourage their scholars and participate in our first West Point Family Bar B Que.
Looking forward to a fantastic school year! These Eagle Academy for Young Men | Newark scholars are magnificent! We love and believe in you more and more everyday.
Also, thank you for also welcoming our parents this year! A number of Eagle Academy Newark parents made the trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point to participate in parent workshops, encourage their scholars and participate in our first West Point Family Bar B Que.
Looking forward to a fantastic school year! These Eagle Academy for Young Men | Newark scholars are magnificent! We love and believe in you more and more everyday.
Eagle newark 10th graders soar with project u.s.e.
By Peter Iyayi - Scholars Voice - Peter is a 10th grade Eagle Academy Newark scholar. This is his first column for eaglenewark.com.
NEWARK - On September 13th, 2016 the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 10th graders went on a trip to Wildcat Center. The park screamed solitude and was in the middle of a forest, but that was in the major part of the park, the place was huge. While surrounded by nature, the students participated in several activities that taught the young men to be “Eagle C.L.E.A.R (Confidence | Leadership | Effort | Academic Achievement | Resilience).”
The first activity was hiking. This taught the young men resilience, as the young men had to hike a mile or three. It was extremely tiring but the young men practiced resilience continuing to hike until the activity was over. We also learned leadership by getting others to practice the resilience that they themselves had demonstrated.
The second activity required the scholars to walk on a rope suspended in the air. This was to teach the young men confidence and to continue to build their resilience. There were times when they fell, but at the end the young men always got up and continued on their journey to the other side of the line.
The third activity was one where young men were to practice leadership. The young men were to balance on a wooden balance beam. One of the young men had to rise up and tell the other young men who had to get on the rope first. In one group, a young man named Shane persevered although there were times where the plan he had made for his group would fail. He tried again and again and by the third time his group got it down pat.
The final activity required both patience and knowledge. In this activity the young men were to carry other young men through a hole made of ropes. The entire structure was made of ropes and looked more or less like a beehive. The young men were not allowed to go through the same hole twice and they were not allowed to touch the rope. This seemingly impossible challenge reinforced the importance of leadership as most of the young men in the group figured out how to get all young me through all the ropes without hassle, and it all happened on their first try.
After an activity-filled day at the scenic Wildcat Center the young men all left the place telling the Project U.S.E. team what we learned. Standing in a circle while holding a “raccoon rope”, we all reflected on what we learned and the value of all the lessons learned. We had no regrets, only wishes that we could stay longer. As we departed, we all left unable to forget that within each of us, lies the ability to truly be Eagle C.L.E.A.R.
The first activity was hiking. This taught the young men resilience, as the young men had to hike a mile or three. It was extremely tiring but the young men practiced resilience continuing to hike until the activity was over. We also learned leadership by getting others to practice the resilience that they themselves had demonstrated.
The second activity required the scholars to walk on a rope suspended in the air. This was to teach the young men confidence and to continue to build their resilience. There were times when they fell, but at the end the young men always got up and continued on their journey to the other side of the line.
The third activity was one where young men were to practice leadership. The young men were to balance on a wooden balance beam. One of the young men had to rise up and tell the other young men who had to get on the rope first. In one group, a young man named Shane persevered although there were times where the plan he had made for his group would fail. He tried again and again and by the third time his group got it down pat.
The final activity required both patience and knowledge. In this activity the young men were to carry other young men through a hole made of ropes. The entire structure was made of ropes and looked more or less like a beehive. The young men were not allowed to go through the same hole twice and they were not allowed to touch the rope. This seemingly impossible challenge reinforced the importance of leadership as most of the young men in the group figured out how to get all young me through all the ropes without hassle, and it all happened on their first try.
After an activity-filled day at the scenic Wildcat Center the young men all left the place telling the Project U.S.E. team what we learned. Standing in a circle while holding a “raccoon rope”, we all reflected on what we learned and the value of all the lessons learned. We had no regrets, only wishes that we could stay longer. As we departed, we all left unable to forget that within each of us, lies the ability to truly be Eagle C.L.E.A.R.
Eagle newark scholar in the community with united way
Scholars of the the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark, along with Eagle parents and staff participated in the United Way of Essex and West Hudson "Run/Walk for Healthy Kids". Thank you to UWEWH President and CEO Catherine Wilson (pictured above) for inviting Eagle Newark scholars to run on the "President Team". Money raised will benefit the United Way’s Healthy Kids initiative to bring awareness about good nutrition and healthy lifestyles to keep our kids healthy, happy, and productive.
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first day of school: allow us to re-introduce ourselves... |
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eagle newark scholars PARTICIPATE In BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE'S 10TH GRADE SUMMER PROGRAM |
By Alicia Cook
Pre-college summer programs are an exciting and educational way for students to get a taste of college life while they are still enrolled in high school. Rising sophomore students from Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark had the opportunity to participate in one such program this summer, Bloomfield College’s 2016 10th Grade Summer Program. The program provided students with a head start on their college journey and ran three days a week from August 9 through August 18.
The 10th Grade Summer Program provided the students with the opportunity to participate in project-based math sessions, as well as improve their academic writing skills. The program, which was led by Bloomfield College professors, increased the students’ knowledge of time management skills, healthy study habits, and stress reduction techniques. Guest speakers for the program included Bloomfield College representatives from Financial Aid and Career Development.
“The Eagle Academy students will also be participating in PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test prep here on campus once a month throughout the school year,” added Dr. Tresmaine Grimes, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “We hope to continue to strengthen our relationship with them over the next three years and have them enroll at Bloomfield College upon graduation from high school.”
The program, which was free to students, was funded through a grant from the Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive Grant Program.
Pre-college summer programs are an exciting and educational way for students to get a taste of college life while they are still enrolled in high school. Rising sophomore students from Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark had the opportunity to participate in one such program this summer, Bloomfield College’s 2016 10th Grade Summer Program. The program provided students with a head start on their college journey and ran three days a week from August 9 through August 18.
The 10th Grade Summer Program provided the students with the opportunity to participate in project-based math sessions, as well as improve their academic writing skills. The program, which was led by Bloomfield College professors, increased the students’ knowledge of time management skills, healthy study habits, and stress reduction techniques. Guest speakers for the program included Bloomfield College representatives from Financial Aid and Career Development.
“The Eagle Academy students will also be participating in PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test prep here on campus once a month throughout the school year,” added Dr. Tresmaine Grimes, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “We hope to continue to strengthen our relationship with them over the next three years and have them enroll at Bloomfield College upon graduation from high school.”
The program, which was free to students, was funded through a grant from the Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive Grant Program.
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Eagle Academy Students Recite 'Invictus' In One Of The Democratic national convention's Most Powerful Moments |
Story by Karen Fratti - Tuesday night's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia was just about to get a bit boring, until the Eagle Academy students recited "Invictus"and brought everyone back to life. The Eagle Academy is a consortium of all-male secondary schools that started in the Bronx, in New York City, and has five locations in the city and across the river, in Newark, New Jersey. Every day, they recite "Invictus," a poem by William Ernest Henley, that was also made famous by Nelson Mandela. Read More
*Six Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark scholars participated in this historic event.
*Six Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark scholars participated in this historic event.
resilience and promise at eagle newark
New scholars and families join existing Eagle Academy Newark scholars, families and staff at a new student orientation.
2015 ANNUAL EAGLE ACADEMY NEWARK TIE CEREMONY
The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark once again thanks Mayor Ras Baraka and his team for welcoming our Eagle family into City Hall for our Tie Ceremony. It was a great day for evertyone who attended. Thank you all for your partnership!
Photographs by Tamara Fleming Photography.
Photographs by Tamara Fleming Photography.
EAGLE NEWARK SCHOLARS SOAR AT WEST POINT STEM WORKSHOP
Congratulations to these 10 incredible young Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark scholars. They held their own, for 4 days and three nights of rigorous S.T.E.M. workshops, with students from over 22 states, at one of the finest educational institutions in the world - The United States Military Academy at West Point.
PLEASE share these young men's story. Let them know we see them and acknowledge their greatness.
PLEASE share these young men's story. Let them know we see them and acknowledge their greatness.
