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RBCS Mission
Our Mission
The Red Bank Charter School believes that celebrating individuality, appreciating cultural diversity, mastering conflict resolution, and insisting on accountability by all is a foundation for good citizenship.

Our Beliefs
Red Bank Charter School is grounded in 3 bedrock beliefs:
1
All Children Can Learn
  • High academic, behavioral and social expectations for all students
2
All Children Must Care for Themselves and Others
  • Character Education and Peaceable School programs
  • Peer Mediators
  • Mentoring
3
All Children Should Contribute to Their Larger World
  • Award-winning Service Learning program grades K - 8
  • Student Internships with Red Bank Community Partners
  • Volunteerism throughout the communityMentoring

What is the Red Bank Charter School?
Characteristics and programs of Red Bank Charter School:
  • A K-8, tuition-free, public school
  • Open to all Red Bank residents through an annual lottery
  • Small class size of 18 students
  • Teacher/adjunct model in every class
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Enrichment program
  • Diverse student body
  • Comprehensive Special Education, ESL, Basic Skills and student support services
  • 5 week Summer Institute program
  • Co-curricular clubs and activities
  • Athletic program
  • Performing Arts

What are charter schools?
The 1995 NJ Charter School Act was enacted to pave the way for the creation of charter schools in New Jersey. Some facts about charters are that they:
  • Are free, public schools that operate independently from the local district schools
  • Offer students more individualized attention, longer school days, and longer school years
  • Create a "performance contract," or "charter," that is entered into with the NJ Department of Education
  • Receive less funding than the district schools
  • Allow for choice in public education
I chose Red Bank Charter School because...
...it gives my children an exceptional, nurturing, challenging environment to learn and grow – both academically and as a person. It’s a blessing.
...It was highly recommended to me and it helped improve the standard of education in Red Bank.
...of the value they place on education, integrity, the well being and growth of each individual student. Their goal is excellence and achievement and to help each child to reach their full potential and to come through the Charter School as a well rounded young adult.
...of the alternative, progressive curriculum and the intimate nature of the classes. Teachers and students all know everyone by name, which is nice.
...I wanted my children to have an education rich in the "extras" - music, Spanish, art. And I was attracted to the open and frequent communication between parents and teachers.
...of the innovation and dedication of the teachers, the diversity and supportive, inclusive culture, and, most of all, because my daughter loves it and is thriving here!