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May Students of the Month

"No Place for Hate" school recognition.

Dragons achieve "No Place for Hate" school status for the second year!

Vihaan Mahajan - NJ Council for Social Studies Award for Excellence and Leadership.

Congratulations Vihaan! Recipient of the NJ Council for Social Studies Award for Excellence and Leadership.

District Geography Bee - 1st Place

1st Place in District Geography Bee

Dr. MLK Oratory Contest - 3rd place

Vihaan Mahajan, 6th grade, 3rd place winner of the JC City Hall Dr. MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

Attendance Award

The Academy 1 Dragons take home the Citywide Attendance Champions Award!

US Department of Education seal

Academy 1 achieved National Blue Ribbon status in 2017. 

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AEP Summer Reading List 2025

Students should select a novel to read from the list for the grade they are rising to. Students should use the attached student resources documents to help them prepare for an assessment, discussion and group project in September.
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The mission of Academy I is to develop the whole child- academically, socially and emotionally by providing meaningful experiences that empower students to be independent thinkers, innovative problem solvers, and conscious participants in their school and future communities. By providing rich learning experiences and a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the needs of a diverse student body who we are shaping to become the future leaders of the world.
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  • 2023-2024
    District Wide Attendance Champions
  • 18 Extended Day Clubs
  • 88% of students proficient on NJSLA
  • 2024-2025
    Teacher of the Year Mr. Damian Cestaro
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