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Classical believes collaboration between staff and families is vital to scholars’ success. We strive to prepare our scholars for success, both at their next school and for the rest of their lives.
We are currently accepting applications for our four schools in the South Bronx for Fall 2024. If you’re looking for an excellent school for your child this fall, apply today!
Important Links for Current Families
To all current families, thank you for being a part of our school community. We encourage you to stay informed and involved throughout the academic school year using the quick links provided below:
A Culture of Collaboration
A Community Built on Character
Character education at Classical Charter Schools is core to our curriculum. In collaboration with parents, we teach scholars the value of six key character pillars.
Citizenship
Citizenship are the qualities of a responsible member of a community. Scholar-citizens take care of their classroom and neighborhoods.
Caring
Caring is showing kindness and concern for others. Caring people are compassionate and empathetic, even when it seems unfair.
Fairness
Fairness is doing what is right and treating people in a way that does not favor some over others.
Responsibility
Responsibility is taking control of your life by owning your thoughts, words, and actions.
Respect
Respect means treating others in the same way you would want to be treated.
Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness is telling the truth, keeping promises, and being honest.
Classical Parents are Involved
Classical believes collaboration between staff and families is vital to the success of our scholars. There are many opportunities to stay involved throughout the year including, Parent Academy, Family Advisory Council, and various school events.
Parent Academy
Parent Academy is a series of monthly workshops aimed to connect parents and staff to develop best practices for supporting our scholars. Parents with scholars in grades K-3 are required to attend. Sample Parent Academy workshops include: Advocating for Your Child’s Needs, Using Character Pillars to Shape Positive Behavior, Making the Most of Your Child’s Summer, Time Management, Family Book Clubs
Family Advisory Council
Family Advisory Council (F.A.C.), a group of parent-leaders, meets monthly with the Dean of Students, and serves as a liaison between schools and parents. The goal is to provide all parents with the necessary tools to support and raise successful scholars who will become citizens of impeccable character. The F.A.C. provides mentoring projects, support for extracurricular and extended classroom projects, school trips, and an array of community volunteer opportunities.
School Events
We believe school events can foster a strong, unified relationship between families and teachers. Each school at Classical hosts monthly family events designed to bring the community together and celebrate scholar achievement. Make sure to actively monitor Jupiter and be on the lookout for announcements from your school.
High School Access
Starting in 5th grade, a dedicated high school advisor works one-on-one with scholars and their families to navigate the high school admissions process. We help families enroll in competitive preparatory programs around the city like Prep for Prep, Breakthrough, DREAM, TEAK, and ESPI, which provide tutoring, test prep, admissions assistance, financial aid, and campus visits.
High school impacts scholars’ future opportunities. At Classical, we’re committed to ensuring all alumni leave on a path towards their goals. To see a list of the high schools our alumni attend around the city, click below.
Special Education
Classical is committed to supporting all scholars regardless of their individual needs. We offer a wide range of services including counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. We also educate a large population of English Language Learners.
Click below to learn more about our support and special education services. Or, for specific questions, click here to email the Director of Special Services, Ms. Epstein.
Family Expectations
Scholars are in school on time every day and ready to learn.
Scholars are in a complete and clean uniform every day.
Parents provide a quiet area at home to complete homework.
Parents ensure that their scholars get a good night's sleep.
Parents support the school they choose!