| White | 2% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| American Indian or Native Alaskan | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Multiracial | 0% |
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
| Economically disadvantaged students | 82% |
| Students with disabilities | 9% |
| English learners | 10% |
| Homeless students | 0% |
| Students in foster care | 0% |
| Military-connected students | 0% |
| Migrant students | 0% |
| Grade | Percent of total students | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9% | 69 |
| 1st Grade | 9% | 68 |
| 2nd Grade | 10% | 75 |
| 3rd Grade | 10% | 79 |
| 4th Grade | 9% | 72 |
| 5th Grade | 10% | 74 |
| 6th Grade | 9% | 73 |
| 7th Grade | 9% | 70 |
| 8th Grade | 10% | 74 |
| 9th Grade | 8% | 61 |
| 10th Grade | 8% | 60 |
| Incidents per year | |
|---|---|
| Violence | 19 |
| Weapons | 1 |
| Vandalism | 1 |
| Substances | 4 |
| Harassment, intimidation, and bullying | 0 |
| Total incidents | 25 |
| Days absent | Percent of students |
|---|---|
| 0 days | 7% |
| 1 to 5 days | 45% |
| 6 to 10 days | 32% |
| 11 to 15 days | 11% |
| Over 15 days | 5% |
| English | 52.0% |
| Spanish | 46.1% |
| Other | 1.9% |
Learn more about Paterson Arts and Science Charter School.
Academic achievement, digital learning, co-curricular programs, and community involvement are the four tenets that make up the mission and vision of Paterson ASCS. Through challenging, project-based learning experiences, core competencies are learned and evidenced by students. STEAM challenges students to not only learn the content standards, but also to apply this new knowledge of 21st century skills and discoveries to tackle evolving real-world challenges.
A curriculum is designed around each grade level and subject. Unit Plans and Lesson Plans are created to fit the sequence and scope of each curriculum. The big idea, essential questions, topical questions, desired outcomes, anticipated misconceptions, primary texts, supplemental resources, and performance assessment tasks are addressed purposefully in relation to the common core standards. All textbooks are made available online. High school electives and Honors courses are currently offered.
Basketball (Boys & Girls), Cheerleading (Girls), Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Track and Field - Spring (Boys & Girls), Track and Field - Winter (Boys & Girls), Volleyball (Boys & Girls)
Dance Fitness ClubIpad/Game ClubSpanish ClubAnime ClubJunior ProgrammingComedy ClubFitness ClubGarden ClubLego ClubZumba ClubCompetitive Gaming ClubMathcountsJust Dance ClubDance ClubMusic ClubOzobot CodingStudy HallBook Club
Tutoring services are offered in both Math and English.
Teachers receive ongoing support from content area coaches throughout weekly coaching sessions and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Professional development sessions are offered in a 2-week Summer Institute that is prepared and facilitated by program directors and content area coaches. 2 full-day professional development trainings are also offered throughout the school year. In collaboration with Rutgers, teachers moreover receive support through the School Systems Improvement Project.
iLearn Schools College Prep programs, such as: SAT Prep and the College Coaching Program (CCP), along with Saturday School, will be utilized to aid students in preparation for college. As the school expands to offer 11th, and 12th grade courses, the college guidance department will be working closely with students throughout the college applications and admissions processes.
Paterson ASCS ensures that all learners are able to access the materials that they are being taught by providing free tutorials and support programs that are personalized to the learnerâÂÂs needs. At Paterson ASCS, the learning environment considers the needs of all learners and provides adequate resources and facilities for each child that it serves. Specific personnel are in place for ELLs and students with special needs. Reading programs are offered through the integration of Kindles.
Health classes are offered to students for one marking period, with physical education classes offered during the rest of the school year. The school nurse works in collaboration with the Health teacher in preparing materials for learning. Breakfast options are available each day. A free breakfast is provided to all students on testing days.
Paterson ASCS recognizes the school as an anchor in the community. With its active PTO, Paterson ASCS organizes dress down days to raise money for nonprofit organizations, Thanksgiving food drive, and parental gatherings that serve as the grounding mechanism promoting connectivity and collaboration. Paterson ASCS is also partnered with Rutgers, GCU, and FDU, as well as local organizations such as: Boys and Girls club, Jefferson Awards Foundation, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Our security staff at Paterson ASCS serves as one of the many layers of security we have implemented to ensure a safe and secure educational environment for your child. With electronically controlled entrances, surveillance video systems, and random physical perimeter monitoring by our security officers, we are always striving to develop better and more efficient methods to keep all visitors, staff, and students safe.
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