PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF NEWARK ACADEMY (2023 - 2027)

Newark Academy sits in an incredible position of strength as it approaches its 250th birthday. Students who walk through NA’s doors enjoy an outstanding experience that rivals that of any independent school in the country. Inside and outside the classroom, students are inspired and challenged by transformational teachers, coaches, and mentors who push them to nurture their passions and become the very best version of themselves.

Thanks to responsible planning and careful strategy, the school remains a model of financial health and continues to achieve record-setting application numbers and yield percentages. Meanwhile, the strategic thinking of school leadership and the strength of the broader community empowered Newark Academy to not only survive the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but continue to deliver the excellent academic program for which it is known.

Newark Academy’s previous strategic plan, “Building for Belonging,” charted the course for significant changes over the past four years, including the expansion of the financial aid program, the creation of the Innovation in Teaching and Learning Fellowship program, impactful facility improvements, and various programs and initiatives to promote an even greater sense of belonging.

At this momentous milestone in Newark Academy’s history, Newark Academy’s next strategic plan will once again build on the institution’s many strengths as well as author for the future. Even as we pursue the new goals and innovative ideas listed later in the plan, we remain committed to the core elements and essential values of who we are:

• A joyful and collaborative community of learners united by intellectual curiosity and a global mindset

• A diverse and inclusive community where all members are respected and feel a sense of belonging

• An engaged and involved community distinguished by the deep connections and lifelong relationships with each other and Newark Academy

• A dedicated community that recognizes the value of socioeconomic diversity and ensures that a Newark Academy education is accessible and affordable to all

All of these institutional values align with our “north star,” the school’s mission statement: “Newark Academy will contribute to the world engaged individuals with a passion for learning, a standard of excellence and a generosity of spirit.” Likewise, the newly-defined, aspirational goals from “Putting People First” reflect the three central tenets of our mission statement.

THE PLAN’S REFLECTION OF OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Pushes Newark Academy to reexamine and refresh elements of our program and our campus in continual pursuit of a STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Fosters a PASSION FOR LEARNING through a commitment to innovative, skills-based teaching and learning and a joyful student experience

Embodies a GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT by promoting a healthy and inclusive experience for all community members and ensuring that we safeguard our campus and the environment for generations of students to come

In the creation and execution of this strategic plan, Newark Academy hopes to continue to embody those three tenets, striving and evolving to become an even better school as we start our next 250 years.