Newark Tech Community Rallies for 'Class Act Friday' Student Success

Community Effort for 'Class Act Friday'

• 🤝 A significant community effort was mobilized to ensure students could attend 'Class Act Friday' at Newark Tech.
• 💰 Parents, community organizations, and faith-based groups donated funds to purchase Uber gift cards.
• 🚗 This initiative provided transportation for 116 students from nine different cities, enabling them to arrive at school by 4:00 or 4:30 AM when buses are not yet running.

Newark Tech's Educational Philosophy

• 💡 Newark Tech emphasizes a dual focus where CTE (Career and Technical Education) meets academic excellence.
• 💖 The school fosters a deep sense of community pride and operates on core values, with "Kindness Matters" being a central tenet.
• 🌟 The success of the students is attributed to the commitment of county leadership, a new school facility, and the dedication of amazing teachers and students.

Student Achievements and Aspirations

• 🎓 Marishia Barry, a National Merit Scholarship finalist with a perfect PSAT score, highlighted the school's role in providing great experiences and opportunities.
• 🔬 Barry aspires to become a physicist and develop technology for surgical applications.
• 🩺 Vernil Ano, a dual enrollment student, aims to become a crisis nurse, benefiting from the school's hands-on medical program and teacher networks.

Innovative Educational Programs

• 📚 The TEAL (Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Literacy) program offers students the chance to earn college credits through local universities.
• 🎓 Through an associate's program with Essex County College, students can graduate with an associate's degree before completing high school.
• 🚀 This dual approach allows students to pursue diverse career directions and achieve at high levels.