letter - Union Arts and Science Charter School

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Union Arts and Science Charter School (Union ASCS), an iLearn Schools network school (www.ilearnschools.org), is a new,
New Jersey state-approved, tuition-free public charter school that is located in the City of Linden. Union ASCS will open
in September of 2017, serving 240 students. Students will enter kindergarten through grade two in the first year, with
one additional grade added in each of the following years, until the school serves students in kindergarten through grade
five. The school will be located at the former St. Theresa School, 705 Clinton St, Linden, NJ, 07036.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Union ASCS is a tuition-free and open-enrollment public charter school. As such, Union ASCS welcomes all students who
meet the state-established public school age and health requirements. Students from all New Jersey districts who will
attend grades K through two in the 2017-2018 academic year may apply for enrollment; however, Union ASCS will grant
primary acceptance to students living within the Linden and Elizabeth school districts of residence.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an application form for enrollment. A copy of this application form can be found inside of this envelope.
The application form may also be downloaded from our website: www.unioncharterschool.org . You may submit your
application form in several ways:
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You may apply online at www.unioncharterschool.org.
You may drop off (or mail) your completed application form to: Union ASCS Admissions Office, 705 Clinton St,
Linden, NJ, 07036.
You may fax your application form to (908) 583-6390
The application deadline is April 7, 2017.
Union ASCS cordially invites you and your family to learn more about our educational programs, and what we can do to
ensure that your child achieves his or her academic goals. We look forward to welcoming you to our school during one of
our four open house sessions, located at: Union Arts and Science Charter School, 705 Clinton St, Linden, NJ, 07036
Open House Dates And Times
Saturday
February 25, 2017
Tuesday
February 28, 2017
Saturday
March 4, 2017
Wednesday
March 8, 2017
10:00 am
7:00 pm
10:00 am
7:00 pm
Parents are also encouraged to schedule a tour of our sister school, Bergen Arts and Science Charter School
(www.bergencharter.org ), located in Garfield, NJ.
Thank you in advance for your interest in Union ASCS. For more information, please visit our website, call the admissions
office at (908) 525-3162, or e-mail us at [email protected].
Your Partner in Education,
Union Arts and Science Charter School