The tournaments are scheduled on days that the teachers are involved in staff development activities. DARE is conducted in grades K - 6 for one semester each year. Sixth graders are the primary targets of the program and meet weekly for one hour with a Newark Police Officer. Project 2000 is taught in all upper grade classrooms. The program complements the DARE program.
Weekly lessons provide the catalyst to empowering discussions and role playing.
Salaries As required by SB280, listed below is a comparison of Newark Unified School District's salaries with various statewide averages for the 1996-97 school year.