Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology · 2026–27
Academic & Assessment Support
Get support early. Keep your options open.
Extra help, assessment preparation, and a clear plan can make a difference. Connect with your teachers and counselor when you need support.
Support that meets you where you are.
Grade 9 · ELA & Mathematics
NJSLA & Academic Tutoring
Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, until 4:30 p.m.
October 1, 2026–April 29, 2027, excluding school closures. Strengthen coursework, reading, writing, reasoning, and math skills. Follow your assigned roster and confirm your reporting time and room with your teacher.
Grade 11 · ELA & Mathematics
NJGPA Saturday School
9 a.m.–noon on scheduled Saturdays. Arrival begins at 8:30 a.m.
Focused preparation for the graduation proficiency assessment. Attend as assigned, participate fully, and follow school notices about your group and room.
View the 2026–27 calendarStudents in AP courses
AP Tutoring & Review
Ask your AP teacher about tutoring, review sessions, and targeted help. Check your course Schoology page for session details and use assigned AP Classroom practice and AP Daily resources.
Come prepared: Bring your charged school device, charger, class materials, and questions. Follow attendance expectations and let the school know promptly if you cannot attend an assigned session.
Plan ahead
NJGPA Saturday School Calendar
2026–27 · Grade 11 · 9 a.m.–noon
Arrival: 8:30 a.m. · Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
| Month | Saturday dates |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | 19, 26 |
| October 2026 | 3, 17 |
| November 2026 | 14 |
| December 2026 | 5, 12, 19 |
| January 2027 | 9, 23, 30 |
| February 2027 | 6, 20, 27 |
| March 2027 | 6 |
Follow official school messages for any schedule changes, room assignments, or make-up instructions.
Key assessments · 2026–27
Know what is coming.
School plans and statewide testing windows are labeled below. Your testing notice provides the assigned day, reporting time, room, and any make-up arrangements.
| Assessment | Dates | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Fall NJGPA | October 19–23, 2026School plan | Selected Grade 12 students |
| WIDA ACCESS | February 1–April 2, 2027State testing window; school assignments follow | English learners, as assigned |
| Spring NJGPA | March 8–11, 2027School plan; state window March 1–19 | Grade 11 and identified Grade 12 students |
| PSAT 10 / SAT School Day | March 23, 2027School plan | PSAT 10: Grade 10; SAT: Grade 11 |
| NJSLA ELA & Mathematics | April 26–30, 2027School plan; state window April 19–May 21 | Grade 9 ELA and eligible high school math students |
| NJSLA Science | April 19–May 21, 2027State testing window; school dates will be announced | Grade 11 |
| AP Exams | May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027Official College Board schedule | Students enrolled in AP courses |
AP portfolios and performance tasks have separate deadlines. Classroom assessments, benchmarks, midterms, and finals also guide support; check teacher notices and Schoology.
Not sure where to start?
Classwork or tutoring: Start with your teacher. AP support: Your AP teacher or Dr. Cluny Lavache, AP Coordinator. Grades, graduation, or a support plan: Counselors Dimitris Meredith and Tatyana Zapata.
Speak with your counselor about approved testing supports or accommodations. For help connecting with staff, call the main office: 973-350-5088.