1. A Choice in Public Education

2. Charter Schools Are Public Schools That: Have a charter granted by the Commissioner of Education Operate independently of a district board of education Are managed by a board of trustees

3. Mercer (7) Atlantic (4) Cape May (1) Monmouth (4) Union (1) Middlesex (1) Sussex (1) Warren (1) Essex (11) Morris (1) Bergen (2) Passaic (3) Hudson (11) Camden (3) Where Are New Jersey Charter Schools Located? Fifty-one charter schools are located in 14 counties.

4. New Jersey Charter Schools Enroll over 14,500 students K-12 as of September 2003 Average 193 students Average 186 days per school year Average a school day slightly over 7 hours Average slightly over 6 hours of instructional time May not charge tuition

5. Charter Schools Create A Safe and Caring Learning Environment

6. Charter Schools Create A Safe and Caring Learning Environment Make learning fun

7. Charter Schools Create A Safe and Caring Learning Environment Make learning fun Make learning challenging and stimulating

8. Charter Schools Create A Safe and Caring Learning Environment Make learning fun Make learning challenging and stimulating Make students feel good about themselves

9. Charter Schools Create A Safe and Caring Learning Environment Make learning fun Make learning challenging and stimulating Make students feel good about themselves Respect individual differences

10. Charter Schools Are Established by: Teaching staff members Parents with children attending district schools A combination of teaching staff members and parents An institution of higher learning* A private entity located within the state* *In conjunction with teaching staff members and parents

11. Charter School Staff Lead Person(s) Teachers Support Staff Professional staff hold appropriate New Jersey certification

12. XYZ Charter School Mission Add mission statement here.

13. XYZ Charter School 2003-04 School Year XXX (number) Students Grades X through X

14. XYZ Charter School Maximum Class Size of XX (number) Student/Teacher Ratio of X/X (number)

15. XYZ Charter School Board of Trustees XX (number) Community Representatives X X (number) Parent Representatives

16. XYZ Charter School Add information about your charter school here.