Pride Academy Charter School
Pride Academy Charter School
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About this organization
Mission
THE PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL ENDEAVORS TO IGNITE SUCCESS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES THROUGH A CURRICULUM ROOTED IN THE VALUES OF PEACE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION AND EMPATHY. BY ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS, POSITIVE LEADERSHIP, AND ACTIVE SERVICE, PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL STRIVES TO EMBOLDEN ITS STUDENTS TO HARNESS THEIR OWN POWER TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES AND THE WORLD.
About
Pride Academy Charter School commenced implementation in the 2008-2009 school year and has just completed its seventh year of operation. The school's original charter authorized a maximum enrollment of 240 students in Grades 5-8. During the first charter renewal, Pride Academy sought and obtained approval for increased enrollment to 264 students. Thereafter, Pride Academy sought and obtained approval for an additional increase to 288 students for the 2015-2016 school year. The enrollment at the beginning of the school year was 288 students. At the end of the year the enrollment was 287 students. There are three classes in each of Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8, with class sizes of 24 students per class, or 72 per each Grade. As of June 30, 2016, there were 227 students on the waiting list.During the 2015-2016 school year, the Charter School's Administrative team continued to lead the growth and strengthening of the school in the Eighth year of operation. Of the many accomplishments of the charter school was the continued development and implementation of an elective and after school program that offers a wide range of athletic, academic, and culturally enriching activities and experiences that included Student Council, yearbook, cheerleading, basketball, soccer, flag football, African Dancing, MVP male empowerment, cooking, chorus, multicultural clubs and book clubs. In addition, the Charter School supported the development of a facility expansion that will result in improvements to classroom and common area spaces, and will enhance the overall educational program.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The pride academy charter school endeavors to ignite success in middle school students of all abilities through a curriculum rooted in the values of peace, respect, integrity, determination and empathy. by establishing a community dedicated to academic achievement, mastery of fundamental skills, positive leadership, and active service, pride academy charter school strives to embolden its students to harness their own power to shape their futures and the world.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The pride academy charter school endeavors to ignite success in middle school students of all abilities through a curriculum rooted in the values of peace, respect, integrity, determination and empathy. by establishing a community dedicated to academic achievement, mastery of fundamental skills, positive leadership, and active service, pride academy charter school strives to embolden its students to harness their own power to shape their futures and the world.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NJ.
- The non-profit's form for 2017 reports a total of 54 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $45,027.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,855,878 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.