I am in my 4th year of NCS and am graduating this year.Newark Charter is a wonderful school.Though fifth grade was a challenging transition year for me, I have learned so much. The environment is wonderful and supportive and you are always encouraged to succeed. I believe that NCS taught me what I will
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Posted by a student on 04/15/09
I am in my 4th year of NCS and have to say this is the best middle school in Delaware. I am learning at a 10th grade standard and have taught at a very high level. The teachers are supportive, and parents are very connected. Every student gets the help they need, and I feel I benefitted greatly by going
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Posted by a student on 02/28/09
I am graduating this year out of NCS and couldn't say that there is a better school out there. I am learning above my grade level and feel that I am prepared for anything! There is a lot of workload, but now I am not scared of homework and I know how to manage my time and skills. I learned so much, the
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Posted by a student on 02/08/09
I have a child in 8th grade who has been there since 5th. Although her first year was very challenging, she has done very well. I feel that she is well prepared for high school and beyond. My first grader on the other hand, is really strugling with the extremely rigorious program in the lower school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/08/08
Newark Charter is a great school. i graduated this year and let me tell you with my 4 years of experienceing ncs it really helped me prepare for high school. im really glad that i attended ncs and it would be the right school for your child.
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Posted by a other on 10/19/08
This is an awesome school with great academics and wonderful presentation of curriculum
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/08
Our daughter is a rising 4th grader at NCS, and she (and we) couldn't be happier. Her teacher was outstanding: patient, enthusiatic, caring, everything a great teacher should be. All her teachers, art, music, library, physical education, were truly dedicated; that is clear to see from our daughter's
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/08
Our Son attends Newark Charter Elementary - the school is fantastic and the staff are outstanding - a truly wonderful learning environment!
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
After looking at your list of top schools in the Newark De area. I found your listing inaccurate. There is no way that Brader and Keene were ranked higher then Newark Charter School if anything I would rank it Number 1. For Principle Leadership, Academics, Teachers and Safety. You cannot ask for a
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
Communication is excellent. Academics are rigorous. Homework is excessive for age/grade levels.
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Newark schools — Newark Charter School is located at 2001 Patroit Way, Newark DE 19711. 2001 Patroit Way is in the 19711 ZIP code in Newark, DE The school district for Newark Charter School is the Delaware State Department Of Education. Newark Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5 - 8.
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