When schools closed abruptly in March of 2020, what started as a temporary measure quickly became an ongoing reality as students and teachers alike adjusted to the emerging world of remote learning. Yet, the true challenge came the following year when schools began to reopen. With some students returning to
Independent Practice is the culmination of a teacher’s planning and execution—the moment when students’ work becomes the measure of teacher success or failure. It’s a snapshot of lesson effectiveness, captured in the data of student performance, which, observed or not, represents truth. Yet, in the vastness of a lesson plan,
Creating an environment where students feel both physically and psychologically safe, welcomed, and valued is essential for their academic success—one cannot occur without the other. To achieve this, educators must first reflect on their own biases and areas of strength,and then take deliberate actions to cultivate an inclusive and equitable
One of the most powerful skills we can instill in our scholars with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is self-advocacy. For scholars in special education, understanding their unique learning needs and confidently expressing them is crucial—not just for academic success, but for personal empowerment. Self-advocacy prepares scholars to navigate their educational
Managing and developing adults requires strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills. You will be working alongside diverse personalities, learning how individuals best communicate and receive or share feedback. If you are serving as a manager or an instructional coach tasked with the responsibility of developing staff members, it is important
The temperature is cooling and the sun is setting earlier. Clubs are beginning at Classical. A new academic year is here and with that we have some tips to best support your children, and yourself, with the return to school. Molding a Mindset Frame the new school year positively, as
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe As educators, every day, we encounter classrooms of students, each of whom has a different experience of our instruction. While many of them, through our methods and systems, are successful during the year, we meet
Character in our Curriculum To achieve a critical component of its mission, developing “citizens of impeccable character”, Classical Charter Schools embedded its Character Education program into its curriculum from day one. Once per week, all scholars engage in a Character Education lesson with their Dean of Students. Each unit is
“The Most Beautiful World, of course, is the World Itself.” – Wallace Stevens Over the course of a K-8 education at Classical, scholars experience a rigorous educational experience that prepares them for the world outside of our doors. An essential part of this preparation as the scholars enter the upper
At Classical, we prioritize State Test preparation to ensure scholars are mastering skills and strategies necessary to succeed – and feel confident – on these important assessments and beyond. We follow an in-house tutoring program across all grades. In tutoring, whether skill-based or mixed-practice, our teachers leverage these three tips
For Fall 2026
Join a community where character, curiosity, and academic excellence shape the leaders of tomorrow. Through Latin, Art, Debate, Fitness, Music, and afterschool clubs, scholars learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity. With trips to Washington D.C., Boston, Canada, and Italy, our scholars’ learning comes to life.
Classical Charter Schools provides a tuition-free, high-performing education for K-8 scholars to prepare them for the best high schools in New York City. Through character education and community gathering, our scholars develop into citizens of impeccable character. Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 — secure your child’s seat today.
Serving grades K–8 across the Bronx, Classical Charter Schools prepare students for academic excellence. Offering speech, counseling, occupational/physical therapy, personalized tutoring, and intervention, we have the strongest academic outcomes for special education learners.
We offer free busing, staffed with bus attendants, to eligible scholars and have an extended school day to support working families.
