Christina Seix Academy A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

OPENED AND OPERATED SCHOOL: AFTER FOUR YEARS OF PREPARATION, THE CHRISTINA SEIX ACADEMY OPENED TO 70 PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2012. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFFING RESULTED IN A STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO OF 5 TO 1 FOR AN EXTENDED DAY (8 AM TO 4:30 PM), EXTENDED YEAR (245 DAY) PROGRAM. RIGOROUS READING, MATH, AND DEVELOPMENT CURRICULA WERE IMPLEMENTED WITH EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF. THE ACADEMY ADMISSIONS OFFICE IMPLEMENTED A COMPREHENSIVE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM THAT ADMITTED THE FIRST STUDENTS FROM AN INITIAL APPLICANT POOL OF 300. IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT NEEDS, THE ACADEMY IMPLEMENTED A HEATH & WELLNESS PROGRAM, INCLUDING INCREASED CHILD SCREENINGS FOR VISION, ASTHMA, AND DENTAL ISSUES. TO ENSURE STUDENTS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, THE ACADEMY NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND TWO SNACKS DAILY, FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS. STUDENT PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF FREE PROGRAMMING PROVIDED THROUGH THE ACADEMY FAMILY CENTER, INCLUDING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING ASSISTANCE, AND SOCIAL SERVICE REFERRALS, IN ADDITION TO CAMPUS EVENTS.