Jessica Rooney | School Leader
School Leader of People’s Prep, Jessica Rooney, has been extensively trained in urban education leadership through her residency with New Leaders...
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Apply today for the 2012-2013 school year. All rising 9th grade Newark students looking for a rigorous and supportive college-preparatory program should apply.
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Students
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Who are the PPCS students?
People’s Prep Charter School Students are hardworking and talented individuals who strive for success. When our students graduate and begin... -
A Day in the Life of a PPCS Student
With 100-minutes of Math and English Language Arts everyday in the 9th and 10th grades, along with Civics, Physical Education,... -
“The Deal”
What students receive as a payoff—hard work leads to success Students are expected to work hard every day, and hardships...
News and Events
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Shared School Campuses Offers Solution For Newark Students
Published: March 9, 2012LocalTalkNews.com When Jessica Rooney was looking for space for People’s Preparatory Charter School in Newark, she knew... -
Newark Is Betting on a Wave of New Principals
By WINNIE HUPublished: September 15, 2011New York Times NEWARK — There is Sonn Sam, a Rhode Island transplant who could... -
Christie Administration Continues to Increase Options for Students with Nine New Charter Schools Opening in September
Trenton, NJ – The Christie Administration announced today that nine new charter schools will open across the state in September...