Union County Teams Charter School

515 517 WEST FOURTH STREET

School District

Union County Teams Charter School-High School
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 14, 2024

It's a great school only issue is the lazy teachers but thats not an issue
Submitted by other on April 29, 2024

Do NOT bring your children to this school! Experiences from teachers, students, it has become a husk of what it once was. It has fallen out of order and has become a terrible school. The level of safety has recently dropped, as less precautions are taken to protect the guidelines in New Jersey. There are students smoking, fights happening, and a hauntingly horrific high school. Although the Shiloh Baptist Church does prove itself to be slightly better, the overall education and such have fallen FAR below the average. I'd HIGHLY recommend searching for another school.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2023

This school is horrible please don't bring your children here.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2019

People like Ms Portee' care so much and work so hard for the students of UCTEAMS. There are some wonderful teachers there that truly care. The school is very clean and try very hard to keep up with technology.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2019

My experience has been excellent, from the security guard to the principal.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2019

The staff is truly committed and love the school! You have gone Above and Beyond and it is Truly Appreciated. Ms. Gayle is a great school counselor for the elementary students! On the high school level, Ms. Portee, the guidance counselor is Great! We couldn't ask for a better one. We have been provided information that parents whose children are in different schools were not even aware of scholarships and programs. She provides a wealth of information to parents and students. Mr. Chiles is an exemplary administrator who is great with discipline, connecting with the students and eats lunch with them daily, and will let us know that all is well. The teachers are wonderful at both the elementary( Ms. Travis & Ms. Rushmore) and high school level who put forth So much extra time and effort. That includes all core academic teachers, physical education, music, art and other specials. They truly care about the students. We have been provided information that parents whose children different schools were not even aware of. I know you ALL put in ALOT of extra time. You are appreciated. Thank you so much for everything. You are all wonderful. Thank you to all the staff!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2018

Thanks God my kids have had great teachers, and they have been excelente , awarding and correcting in such a profesional way, I can say Mrs Wight , Mrs Caballero , Mrs Rushmoore , Mrs Travis, the teacher of ,único art, gym , technology have been excelente , administrative staff is nice to del with , is the people that I have dela so far for which I can say they are great. Besides school offers many programs to help kids , is the parents that do not take this opportunities for their kids ,
Submitted by other on July 16, 2014

This school has gone downhill since Ms. Harrison retired. No one is honest to the parents or staff. They love to make it look like we are happy, but we are not. We are forced to be part of graduation ceremonies, pass students who should have failed and are verbally abused by students and parents with no support from the administration. What you see is all smoke and mirrors. The teacher's are tired of being put down by the administration and considered less than human by them. I am asking for the Plainfield Union reps to get in contact with the teachers and see about unionizing this school for our protection. The administration does retaliate against its teachers when they don't like what they hear, as the truth. Parents, we need your help and support, and your voices to the board more than ever.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2014

This school is not a safe environment for children to learn. My children will not be returning next year. The regular public schools are safer. I would strongly advise against sending your child here. I strongly recommend that the State Department of Education, or the group with jurisdiction over this institution, conduct a thorough investigation of this school. This school is not at all what it pretends to be. They will have to answer for the many children who have been negatively impacted because of attendance here while they have turned a blind eye. I am truly disheartened because I sent my children here thinking it was a good school and instead they have been bullied and have learned many negative behaviors which I will have to work at undoing over the summer. Send your children elsewhere!
Submitted by teacher on May 20, 2014

Im a teacher at ucteams. I honestly say that this school is the worst. The principal does not expelled people that need expelle. Its a low budget school the education is low. If you want your child to go here YOU NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by other on May 15, 2014

I find it disheartening that individuals feel the need to come this site to make a public complaint with very inaccurate information. The community needs to realize what Charter Schools are up against and truly understand that there is always a way to resolve a matter. Become apart of the solution as opposed to undermining and demeaning the work of educators who spend countless hours working to ensure that students receive a quality educaiton. For every complaint listed here, there are certainly 10 parents who can offer positive feedback. My experience has been wonderful. Every school has its ups and downs, but I can certainly say that every teacher and staff member in this school has a heart for kids. They arrive early, stay late and work on Saturdays. Administration is available and return phone calls and emails immediately. Attend a meeting, come to an event, see the good in what is done instead of working to tear apart an institution that upholds student safety has a priority. Visit the school for a day. On May 28th the school is having a Teacher For A Day program, I encourage to walk a day in the shoes of a teacher and I am certain you will have a greater appreciation.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2014

My child is in the fourth grade and started in the kindergarten. My child will no longer attend this school. My husband and I are very involved parents and this school just do not live up to what they say they are. Out of the five years my child was there two of the teachers were exceptional! However, they are no longer there. In order to talk to anyone at the school you have to make an appointment even if something serious happend to your child. The things my child learned at this school from other kids that included bad habits are ridiculous. I can control my child but not other kids or what they learn at home. It is not in a safe environment at all. The children do not go outside and play to blow off steam. The staff turns a deaf ear when something happens to a student but when addressed they say they care. NOOOOOOO they do not.........This school is terrible but I tried to give them a chance. Not anymore. The school has progressively worsened thru the years and I only see it getting worse. UC teams really needs to go back to the drawing board and start over.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2013

I think the state needs to come in and close the doors on that terrible school! IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO GET A GOOD EDUCATION, DON'T SEND THEM TO UC TEAMS!!!!!!! YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN MORE AND PERFORM BETTER ON THE STATE TEST BY ATTENDING PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS! UC TEAMS IS DEFINITELY OVERRATED!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

UC TEAMS is a top ranked school and well-deserving of its ranking! My son is currently a student in the K-2 program and he has grown tremendously in character education and academics. Although there are a few new teachers they are mentored and consistently perform professional development and training almost daily. I have personally and professionally seen the growth in the administration and teachers and I am so proud of their First Graduating Class!! Every student earned COLLEGE CREDITS while at UC TEAMS for 2 years at UCC and 100% went on to colleges (some 4-year and some 2-year institutions). I want my children to be there for high school and participate in this REAL college-prep program. No other high school around can compare to this college program only offered at UC TEAMS!!! Keep up the good work!!
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2013

I strongly think that parents should think seriously before putting their child in this school. It is a big joke. Look at their first graduation rate! How many of their students have been accepted into prestigious colleges? Parents, I warn you, think before sending your child to this school. They should be investigated!
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2013

It took me awhile to decide if I wanted to leave a comment espically after reading some of these replies. I didn't want to be the parent bashing any teacher because I understand that teaching has to be an enormous, thankless job. I truly appreciate the efforts of every teacher, including those at UC TEAMS. I think the bottom line is prents send their child/children to a charter school for the hope of something better. A better circulum, a better atmosphere, a better environment for their child. I mean isn't that why the waiting list is so long.....bc of the hope for something "better". I know that's why I choose this school, and I have been very disappointed. I don't feel like this school lives up to the portrait it tries to display. I'm not pointing fingers but I'm choosing not to send my child back. I don't think he received a quality education last year and I don't think he was in a safe environment. My son told me of countless times of him being unsupervised and fights happening. How he felt nothing was offered to him and that teachers didn't care. I don't think his educational needs were met....if ur child needs any extra help please DO NOT SEND THEM TO UC TEAMS.
Submitted by teacher on June 25, 2013

I am a teacher at this school and I am deeply disturbed by the comments I see on here. Every place of employment has its issues, particularly at the administrative level, particularly in a community where parents are socioeconomically disadvantaged. I come to work everyday positive and determined to help my students learn not only about content, but about life, love, and happiness. I have spent weekends developing creative and engaging lessons for my students, and gaining their respect and trust so I can carry out those lessons in a compassionate learning environment. I speak with the utmost confidence that I achieve this, despite whatever issues or chastisements over dress or blah blah blah, I receive from the administration. I do my job proudly. As for the educator who thinks their collegues come for a paycheck-- your severe misjudgement reflects upon a severe misunderstanding of the teaching profession. If I wanted a paycheck, I would get a job at a real business, a real corporation, and be paid twice as much for half the stress. As for the parents, learning starts at home. It's easy to place blame where one's own lack of endeavors falls, fittingly, short.
Submitted by other on June 23, 2013

I salute all the teachers and staff at UC TEAMS Ch rter School. I have volunteered on numerous occasions and have seen first hand how hard working the teachers are. It is not the Sol responsibility for a teacher to educate a child about his or her character. This is something that is instilled in a child at a very young age . So for those parents WHO are making all these comments , ask yourself If you ever really took the time to volunteer and See for yourself all the wonderful accomplishments all the teachers made especially in the elmentary level!
Submitted by other on June 21, 2013

When you completely understand that learning is the number one priority you will then realize that this school is a top school worthy of praise for all of the positive contributions being made on a daily basis to the success of its students. ALL schools and students have issues. However focus and celebrate the positive! This school has great leadership and administration. With more parental involvement and positive support from EVERYONE (internally and externally) this school can be even greater! Keep up the great work and continue putting the students first! I applaud you!
Submitted by teacher on June 20, 2013

As an educator at UC TEAMS I must unfortunately agree with the parents who have said that there is a lot of room for improvement, especially in the elementary grades. The environment lacks the level of attention and order necessary for youngsters to thrive. I became a teacher because I love working with children, but many of my colleagues appear to be here just for the pay check. I would not allow my children to attend this school and I would not recommend it to parents with elementary age children.