EAGLE MISSION AND HISTORY
The mission of The Eagle Academy for Young Men is to develop young men committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, strong character, and responsible leadership.
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. This school is a collaboration between the Newark Public Schools and the Eagle Academy Foundation. Eagle Academy Newark is a school environment that provides urban young men with structured learning experiences designed to meet their needs as adolescents growing up in urban settings.
EAGLE NEWARK BELIEVES
Our goal is for urban young men to achieve their promise as students, as family members, and as engaged citizens in their communities. Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark will feature Parental Involvement, Academic Rigor, College Prep, Extended Day and Saturday Programs, Rituals, Summer Bridge and Mentoring.
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has diverse classes, trained and committed teachers, and a full list of in-school and out of school programs to help students achieve at their highest levels. Our goal is for every student to graduate from high school with the skills needed to succeed in college and in life.
JUST THE FACTS
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark:
EAGLE CORE VALUES
Confidence | Leadership | Effort | Academic Excellence | Resilience.
Our goal is for urban young men to achieve their promise as students, as family members, and as engaged citizens in their communities. Eagle Academy Newark will feature Parent Involvement, Academic Rigor, College Prep, Extended Day and Saturday programs, Rituals, Summer Bridge, and Mentoring. Eagle Academy Newark has small classes, trained and committed teachers, and a full list of in-school and out-of-school programs to help students achieve at their highest levels. Our goal is for every student to graduate from high school with the skills needed to succeed in college and in life.
The Eagle Academy Foundation, founded in 2005,is a non-profit organization that develops and supports a network of all male, grades 6 through 12, college-preparatory schools in challenged, urban communities. The Foundation raises funds and resources to support programs at each of the schools. Eagle Academy Newark is modeled on the same successful format as three Eagle Academies in New York City, educating more than 1,200 young men each school year. For more information, please go to http://www.eafny.com.
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. This school is a collaboration between the Newark Public Schools and the Eagle Academy Foundation. Eagle Academy Newark is a school environment that provides urban young men with structured learning experiences designed to meet their needs as adolescents growing up in urban settings.
EAGLE NEWARK BELIEVES
Our goal is for urban young men to achieve their promise as students, as family members, and as engaged citizens in their communities. Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark will feature Parental Involvement, Academic Rigor, College Prep, Extended Day and Saturday Programs, Rituals, Summer Bridge and Mentoring.
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has diverse classes, trained and committed teachers, and a full list of in-school and out of school programs to help students achieve at their highest levels. Our goal is for every student to graduate from high school with the skills needed to succeed in college and in life.
JUST THE FACTS
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark:
- is NOT a Charter School – Is a TRADITIONAL Public School in NPS School District
- accepts students through the standard Middle School Application Process
- performs no screening
- gives priority to those who attend our Open House event
- accepts ALL students
EAGLE CORE VALUES
Confidence | Leadership | Effort | Academic Excellence | Resilience.
Our goal is for urban young men to achieve their promise as students, as family members, and as engaged citizens in their communities. Eagle Academy Newark will feature Parent Involvement, Academic Rigor, College Prep, Extended Day and Saturday programs, Rituals, Summer Bridge, and Mentoring. Eagle Academy Newark has small classes, trained and committed teachers, and a full list of in-school and out-of-school programs to help students achieve at their highest levels. Our goal is for every student to graduate from high school with the skills needed to succeed in college and in life.
The Eagle Academy Foundation, founded in 2005,is a non-profit organization that develops and supports a network of all male, grades 6 through 12, college-preparatory schools in challenged, urban communities. The Foundation raises funds and resources to support programs at each of the schools. Eagle Academy Newark is modeled on the same successful format as three Eagle Academies in New York City, educating more than 1,200 young men each school year. For more information, please go to http://www.eafny.com.
EAGLE ACADEMY CORE VALUES
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1. We will demonstrate confidence by being engaged in our learning experiences.
2. We will take strong positive risks in answering and asking questions. 3. We will show courage when we embrace and seek solutions, even if they are not our own. |
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1. We will be leaders both academically and behaviorally while encouraging our brothers to be leaders as well.
2. We will appreciate differences and recognize that sometimes we must agree to disagree. 3. We will give everyone the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, or concerns without judgment. 4. We will be active listeners when others are sharing and value their opinions and experiences. |
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1. We will focus in class by tracking the speaker, asking relevant questions, and making a commitment to “Work Hard, Get Smart” every day.
2. We will give maximum effort in all academic and non- academic learning opportunities. 3. We will commit to being in attendance every day, to be on-time, and to be prepared to meet expectations. |
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1. We will seek to achieve the highest levels of mastery on all tasks.
2. We will achieve academic distinction by obtaining the highest grades. 3. We will make our grades a reflection of the academic effort required by an Eagle scholar. |
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1. We will prepare to be challenged, but never give up in the face of adversity.
2. We will exhibit high levels of self-control and perseverance through all that we do. 3. We will refuse to fail, and we will seek solutions for improvement when we fall short of expectations. |
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