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Family Resources
Choosing a Charter School for a Child With an IEP: A Parent’s Checklist
This charter school IEP checklist helps families prepare for a conversation about an Individualized Education Program, or IEP. Choosing a school involves both the daily classroom experience and how…
Family Resources
Bronx Charter School Transportation: Buses, Student OMNY and Commute Planning
Planning charter school transportation starts with your child's grade, home address and campus. A school may feel like a strong academic fit, but your family also needs a reliable…
Family Resources
20 Questions to Ask on a Bronx Charter School Tour
The right school tour questions help you connect a school's description with your child's possible experience there. A visit lets you see the setting, meet staff and ask about…
Curriculum
What Is a Classical Education? A Parent’s Guide With Classroom Examples
What is classical education, and what could it look like for your child? The term often raises practical questions for families comparing schools. Will children study Latin? How much…
Enrollment & Admissions
Can You Change Schools During the Year? A Bronx Family’s Transfer Guide
Families consider changing schools midyear for many reasons. A move may make the current commute difficult. A child may need a different learning environment, or a family may have…
Enrollment & Admissions
Bronx Charter Middle Schools: Comparing K–8 and Standalone Schools
Comparing Bronx charter middle schools means thinking about the next several years of your child's life. Academic expectations grow, friendships change and students take more responsibility for their work.…
Enrollment & Admissions
How NYC Charter School Lotteries and Waitlists Work
After applying, families often have questions about the charter school lottery. You may want to know when you will hear back, how the lottery works and what to do…
Enrollment & Admissions
How to Apply to a Bronx Charter School
To apply to a Bronx charter school, start with the school’s official enrollment page, confirm the correct school year and grade, and complete the application through the system it…
Enrollment & Admissions
Kindergarten Admissions in the Bronx
Bronx kindergarten admissions start with three questions: when is your child eligible, which schools would suit your family, and how do you apply? This guide helps you organize each…
Enrollment & Admissions
How to Choose a Charter School in the Bronx
Learning how to choose a Bronx charter school starts with your child’s needs. Look beyond names and ratings to compare what your child will experience each day, from classroom…
School Stories
SHSAT Preparation: How Classical Helps Bronx Scholars Succeed
At Classical, we believe that our scholars are able to not only compete but to excel in exceptionally rigorous environments. Every 8th Grade Student in the city of New…
School Stories
The Role of Data and Research in Making Curricular Changes
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, curricular decisions cannot rely solely on tradition, intuition, or anecdotal evidence. Schools and districts are increasingly expected to demonstrate that curricular changes are…
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