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About Link Charter School

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Welcome to Link Community Charter School!

We are a free public charter school, serving students in grades 5 through 8 from Newark, Irvington, East Orange, and Orange. By visiting our site, you’ve taken the first step toward preparing your child for success in education...and life.

Link Community Charter School has been educating the whole child for over 50 years. Our emphasis on academics as well as the arts, personal development, music and physical fitness has produced unrivaled student success.

Applying is easy!

1. APPLY ONLINE NOW! or pick up application in the school’s Main Office. 

2. After the school’s lottery in the spring, students are offered spots or placed on a waiting list.

3. Once accepted, families complete online registration.

Note: Link Community Charter School conducts its own lottery; it does not participate in Newark Enrolls

Prospective families are also welcome to visit Link Community Charter School during the hours of school operation. Call 973-642-0529 to make an appointment for a tour and meeting with the Director of Admissions.

Link Community Charter School Benefits

The Right Size: 320 students
Small Classes: 20 students per classroom. 9:1 students to teachers
Technology: 2 Chromebooks provided to each student
The Arts: Weekly music, art, and performing arts classes
Health/Physical Education: 150 minutes weekly
High school Program: Individual guidance is provided to search for the “best fit” high school.
Teachers: Highly dedicated and professional team that meet the needs of every student.
Exposures beyond the classroom: Extensive partnerships to provide eye-opening experiences including elective class, outdoor adventure, field trips, mentoring, and more.
Community: Safe, nurturing, and vibrant sense of community of students, parents and educators.

Outstanding Student Outcomes

Alumni: Over 3000
Success: $6.5 million in scholarships and aid for high school (earned in 2019)
• Placement in competitive high schools
• Millions in academic scholarships and aid earned for high school
• Strong performance on state standardized tests
• High school and college graduation rates surpassing the local districts and the nation

FREE Summer Academy for New 5th Grade Students

During the month of July, all incoming 5th grade students attend the Link Summer Academy, a free, all-day program that includes math and ELA instruction, science, the arts, yoga, and outdoor adventure education. The program acclimates your child for a smooth transition in the fall. 

Aftercare Program

Aftercare is available to families, for a fee, during the school year. Currently paused during COVID-19.

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8:00 AM - Staff Opening Meetings
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8:00 AM - Staff Opening Meetings
8:30 AM - New Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
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8:00 AM - Staff Opening Meetings
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12:00 AM - School Building Closed
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12:00 AM - No School: Labor Day
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12:00 AM - School Opens, Early Dismissal for Students
1:15 PM - Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
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12:00 AM - Early Dismissal for Students
1:15 PM - Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
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12:00 AM - Early Dismissal for Students
1:15 PM - Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
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12:00 AM - Early Dismissal for Students
1:15 PM - Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
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3:00 PM - Back To School BBQ
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4:00 PM - K,1, & 2 Back to School Night
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4:00 PM - Gr. 5&6 Back to School Night
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4:00 PM - Gr. 7&8 Back to School Night
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6:30 PM - LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm
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12:00 AM - Early Dismissal for Students
1:15 PM - Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
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12:00 AM - Student Picture Day with Lifetouch, K-2, 5-6
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12:00 AM - Student Picture Day with Lifetouch, Grades 7-8
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Staff Opening Meetings
28 Aug
08/28/2023    
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Staff Opening Meetings
29 Aug
08/29/2023    
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Staff Opening Meetings
30 Aug
08/30/2023    
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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New Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
30 Aug
08/30/2023    
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Link will reach out to parents to set apppointments so you have an individualized meeting. If you are not contacted, please call the school at [...]
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Staff Opening Meetings
31 Aug
08/31/2023    
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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New Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
31 Aug
08/31/2023    
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Link will reach out to parents to set apppointments so you have an individualized meeting. If you are not contacted, please call the school at [...]
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School Building Closed
01 Sep
09/01/2023    
All Day
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No School: Labor Day
04 Sep
09/04/2023    
All Day
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School Opens, Early Dismissal for Students
05 Sep
09/05/2023    
All Day
230 Halsey Street - 12:30 pm 23 Pennsylvania Avenue - 12:45 pm
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Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
05 Sep
09/05/2023    
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
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Early Dismissal for Students
06 Sep
09/06/2023    
All Day
230 Halsey Street - 12:30 pm 23 Pennsylvania Avenue - 12:45 pm
More Info
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
06 Sep
09/06/2023    
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
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Early Dismissal for Students
07 Sep
09/07/2023    
All Day
230 Halsey Street - 12:30 pm 23 Pennsylvania Avenue - 12:45 pm
More Info
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
07 Sep
09/07/2023    
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
More Info
Early Dismissal for Students
08 Sep
09/08/2023    
All Day
230 Halsey Street - 12:30 pm 23 Pennsylvania Avenue - 12:45 pm
More Info
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
08 Sep
09/08/2023    
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
More Info
Back To School BBQ
10 Sep
09/10/2023    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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K,1, & 2 Back to School Night
12 Sep
09/12/2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Gr. 5&6 Back to School Night
13 Sep
09/13/2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Gr. 7&8 Back to School Night
14 Sep
09/14/2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At 230 Halsey Street
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LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm
18 Sep
09/18/2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
More Info
Early Dismissal for Students
20 Sep
09/20/2023    
All Day
230 Halsey Street - 12:30 pm 23 Pennsylvania Avenue - 12:45 pm
More Info
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
20 Sep
09/20/2023    
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
More Info
Student Picture Day with Lifetouch, K-2, 5-6
27 Sep
09/27/2023    
All Day
More Info
Student Picture Day with Lifetouch, Grades 7-8
28 Sep
09/28/2023    
All Day
More Info
Events on 08/28/2023
28 Aug
Staff Opening Meetings
28 Aug 23
Events on 08/29/2023
29 Aug
Staff Opening Meetings
29 Aug 23
Events on 08/30/2023
30 Aug
Staff Opening Meetings
30 Aug 23
30 Aug
New Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
30 Aug 23
Events on 08/31/2023
31 Aug
Staff Opening Meetings
31 Aug 23
31 Aug
New Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
31 Aug 23
Events on 09/01/2023
01 Sep
School Building Closed
1 Sep 23
Events on 09/04/2023
04 Sep
No School: Labor Day
4 Sep 23
Events on 09/05/2023
05 Sep
School Opens, Early Dismissal for Students
5 Sep 23
05 Sep
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
5 Sep 23
Events on 09/06/2023
06 Sep
Early Dismissal for Students
6 Sep 23
06 Sep
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
6 Sep 23
Events on 09/07/2023
07 Sep
Early Dismissal for Students
7 Sep 23
07 Sep
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
7 Sep 23
Events on 09/08/2023
08 Sep
Early Dismissal for Students
8 Sep 23
08 Sep
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
8 Sep 23
Events on 09/10/2023
10 Sep
Back To School BBQ
10 Sep 23
Events on 09/12/2023
12 Sep
K,1, & 2 Back to School Night
12 Sep 23
Events on 09/13/2023
13 Sep
Gr. 5&6 Back to School Night
13 Sep 23
Events on 09/14/2023
14 Sep
Gr. 7&8 Back to School Night
14 Sep 23
Events on 09/18/2023
18 Sep
LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm
18 Sep 23
Events on 09/20/2023
20 Sep
Early Dismissal for Students
20 Sep 23
20 Sep
Staff Instructional Planning & Professional Development, 1:15pm
20 Sep 23
Events on 09/27/2023
27 Sep
Student Picture Day with Lifetouch, K-2, 5-6
27 Sep 23
Events on 09/28/2023
28 Sep
Student Picture Day with Lifetouch, Grades 7-8
28 Sep 23
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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

Link Community Charter School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION & BULLYING

Antibullying Coordinator 
Suzanne Dandie-Lashley, M.S.W.
973.642.0529       sdandie@linkschool.org

Antibullying Specialist 
Yris Acevedo, M.S.W.
973.642.0529       yacevedo@linkschool.org

NJ State School Climate Coordinator
HIB@doe.nj.gov

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