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We set high expectations so that our students can exceed them. We are preparing our students for success in college, career and life. We are also a fully “open source” organization. We want to help all of us go further, faster toward the goal of providing an excellent education for every child, everywhere.

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All Achievement First students know they can and will go to college.

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Every day, students in our schools across Connecticut, Brooklyn and Rhode Island are solving for x and shattering stereotypes, winning debate tournaments and football games and preparing for their futures as college graduates.

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Achievement First schools emphasize the REACH values—Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship and Hard Work.

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We refuse to accept a world where social injustices stand as barriers to our students’ success. Our students can not only achieve on par with their affluent peers across the country, they can achieve alongside the highest-performing students in the world. Our students will redefine what excellence looks like.

Every year, our seniors gain acceptance to colleges and universities across the country.

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Every day, we work hard to fulfill our mission: to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We believe that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed if they have access to a great education.

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We believe a great education can level the playing field, break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for all of us.

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Our students are all admitted by blind lottery and we serve all students, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. We have no admissions tests or fees.

Students, teachers and parents work as a team to achieve success.

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Teaching and leading at Achievement First means being a part of an awesomely powerful team of tireless educators and specialists, incredible families, and students who are working every day toward improving themselves and our world.

We develop, recognize and reward teachers through constant professional development and the Teacher Career Pathway.

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Every day, we’re working toward social justice and better educational opportunities not just for our students, but for all students.Without you—our partners, friends, board members, donors, community leaders and neighbors—our work would not be possible.

We host hundreds of visitors—including community members, elected officials and educators—in our schools each year.

About Amistad Academy Elementary School

130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203-772-7000
Fax: 203-772-2520

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Opened: August 2006
Grades: K to four
Number of Students in 2017-18: 467
Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 7:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday

"Who are we proud to be? Amistad Academy!"

School Leader

Sarah Lewis is principal of Amistad Academy Elementary School. Ms. Lewis joined Achievement First in 2011 as a Learning Specialist, continued as Dean of Students, School Culture, and Academics before becoming principal. An experienced educator, she graduated with her Bachelors and Masters from Hampton University with degrees in English and Education. After college, Ms. Lewis taught kindergarten through sixth grade at a private parochial school, taught over-age students with Norfolk Public Schools, and continued with Broward County’s science magnet school, before taking on the mission of education reform with New York City’s high-performing charter schools including Achievement First. Within AF, Ms. Lewis co-created the common picture, coaches teachers and deans, and develops and leads professional development weekly. As a mentor, administrator, member of the National Alliance of Elementary School Principals, Association of Educating Young Children, and contributor on the board of directors for a non-profit outreach program, it is clear that education is Ms. Lewis’ life and mission.

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