What is Mac 2010?
The Mayors Achievement Challenge (MAC) is an academic reward program that provides a series of motivational incentives and student support services for the Class of 2010 (current 9th graders). Sponsored by the Newark Mayor's Office, Newark Public Schools and Prudential Foundation, MAC aims to inspire students to reach their highest academic potential by acknowledging their educational accomplishments with incentives and rewards throughout high school.
How it works
The MAC Challenge is designed to motivate students to meet key benchmarks and goals established by the Newark Public Schools that are necessary to successfully graduate high school and advance to higher education and the workforce. Rewards are issued in connection with the NPS report card cycle beginning November 2006 and are based on the following criteria:
- Grades & credits accumulated
- Attendance & limited tardiness
- Demonstration of good character & conduct
Accumulated hours of community service and progress made overall in improvement of grades and attendance are also factors of consideration for the challenge.
Who's involved?
The MAC Challenge engages the entire community to support the achievement of the Class of 2010. However the initiative has three major partners that have support the challenge since its inception:
Rewards
Students who meet the MAC Challenge are entitled to special privileges, free and discounted purchases from leading retailers and restaurants, as well as access to unique experiences focused on increasing student exposure to career opportunities and the arts, among other things.
Rewards are issued to students based on their level of accomplishment in meeting key benchmarks and goals. Listed below are examples of types of privileges that students can earn through the challenge:
Bronze
Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5-2.99 with 90 percent or higher attendance, limited tardiness and exemplary conduct and you step up to the Bronze level of privilege. Types of benefits include:
- Access to special events and experiences
- Discounts to participating vendors
Gold
As a Gold level member of the MAC Challenge, you receive even more valuable benefits and services. In recognition of achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0-3.49 with 90 percent or higher attendance, limited tardiness and exemplary conduct, you will receive types of benefits that include:
All of the benefits of Bronze membership including:
- Access to special events and experiences
- Discounts to participating vendors
Plus the following types of privileges:
- Gift certificates
- Special clothing/apparel
- Access to unique, personalized special events and experiences
Platinum
Platinum membership of the MAC Challenge, our highest level of recognition, entitles you to the most that the Challenge has to offer. To celebrate your achievement of a minimum GPA of 3.5-4.0 with 90 percent or higher attendance, limited tardiness and exemplary conduct, you will receive types of benefits that include:
All of the benefits of Bronze and Gold membership including:
- Access to special events and experiences
- Discounts to participating vendors
- Gift certificates
- Special clothing/apparel
- Access to unique, personalized special events and experiences
Plus the following types of privileges:
- VIP access to special events including special receptions with featured event guests
- Access to special contests and raffles for big ticket prizes
a. NPS requirements
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