One hundred fourteen students were failing at least one class as of January 15. By the end of the second marking period on January 29, the number had decreased to 92 students, according to assistant dean Sean Sawyer.
The reaso...
Andrew Bott, English and study skills teacher
English and study skills teacher Andrew Bott’s initial career interest wasn’t teaching, it was baking. However, he was diagnosed with celiac disease, which prohibits one from be...
New research has schools rethinking their start times for the improvement of their students’ education. Some schools are changing their start times to 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.; however, University Academy Charter High School is not, acc...
The board of trustees approved a five-year plan for the school May 13. The overall goal of the plan is to make sure that the school is fulfilling its mission to provide a safe learning environment for students where they will...
Math teacher Mansoor Ahmed came to the United States from Pakistan with his family hoping for ”a better life and more opportunity,” he said.
Before coming to the school, he taught college algebra to 11th and 12th graders...
A major goal of the school’s new five-year plan is for the school to become more involved with the community, according to supervisor for curriculum and instruction Todd St. Laurent.
“If we can help the community and learn...
Drive-bys, loud commotion, drugs hidden in bushes, kids killing kids, adults and teens cursing and fighting are common occurrences in some of the Jersey City neighborhoods students live in, according to news stories and interviews...
