South Bronx Classical I is easily accessible from the 2, 5, or 6 train, or the Bx4, Bx5, Bx6, and Bx19 buses. Busing is available to eligible K–6 scholars. Please contact Operations for more information.
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We are ready to provide your scholar with an excellent education this fall.
Our scholars are invited to participate in extracurricular groups, intramural teams, and other seasonal activities. Some common clubs at South Bronx Classical I include:
Comic Book Club
Yearbook Club
Flag Football
Resources
SBC I FOIL Policy Subject Matter List
SBC I FOIL Policy
School Report Card - Quality Snapshot
It takes a village to raise a child and I can truly say the teachers, deans, and faculty members all had a hand in pushing, guiding, and challenging my child to a higher level academically. All six character pillars of caring, citizenship, honesty, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness has helped make him a better person.
Ms. Aileen Loran
South Bronx Classical I Parent
South Bronx Classical School I
Meet The Team
Ms. Fraija
School Director University of Michigan
Nicole Fraija graduated from the University of Michigan, where she majored in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. She joined Classical Charter Schools in 2021 as a ClassiCorp Fellow and taught 4th–6th grade while pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching at RELAY Graduate School of Education. Ms. Fraija was a founding fifth grade team leader at South Bronx Classical IV, later serving as a grade team leader in sixth grade before transitioning into an instructional coaching role. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, she was selected for the network’s School Leader Fellowship, collaborating with directors, coaches, and teachers across the network. You will find Ms. Fraija with scholars, in classrooms, and most importantly, bringing joy, high expectations, and a deep sense of purpose to every learning moment.
Instructional Coaches
Ms. Moore
Instructional Coach
University of Albany
Ms. Littlejohn
Instructional Coach
Lehman College
Ms. Frias
Instructional Coach
University of Chicago
Ms. Maffia
Instructional Coach
University of Chicago
Deans
Ms. Holder
Dean Team Leader
Fordham University
Mr. Harris
Dean of Students
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Mr. Curtin
Dean of Students
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Operations
Mr. Thompson
Operations Manager
City Tech School of Technology
Ms. Negron
Operations Associate
Bronx Community College
Mr. Moran
Operations Associate
Lincoln Tech - Technical Career School
Mr. Boyles
Operations Assistant
Southern New Hampshire University
Kindergarten Team
Ms. Shahzad
Grade Team Leader / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Stonybrook University
Ms. Sorrells
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
University of South Alabama
Ms. Lawrence
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
DeSales University
Ms. Ali
Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
St. Peter's University
First Grade Team
Ms. Best
Grade Team Leader
University of Albany
Mr. Stevenson
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
University of California, Irvine
Ms. Cruz
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
University of Rhode Island
Ms. Ludewig
Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
West Virginia University
Second Grade Team
Ms. Eubanks
Grade Team Leader / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
University of Chicago
Ms. Marable
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
North Carolina A&T State University
Ms. Guzman
Classroom Teacher
Fordham University
Mr. Kendrick
Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
George Mason University
Third Grade Team
Ms. Perez
Grade Team Leader
Fordham University
Ms. Diallo
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Wheaton College
Ms. Kone
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Stony Brook University
Mr. Rangel
Learning Specialist / Classicorps Teaching Fellow
California State University, Northridge
Fourth Grade Team
Mr. Malamud
Grade Team Leader
Boston University
Ms. Vaughn
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Fordham University
Ms. Wague
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Vassar College
Ms. Das
Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Fifth Grade Team
Ms. Henderson
Grade Team Leader
St. John’s University
Ms. Gola
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
St. John’s University
Sixth Grade Team
Ms. Conquest
Grade Team Leader
Montclair State University
Ms. Lluisupa
Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Hunter College
Ms. McGary
Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
SUNY New Paltz
Middle School Team
Ms. Carey
Grade Team Leader / 7th Grade Math
SUNY Empire State College
Mr. Blum
Classroom Teacher / Science
Occidental College
Ms. Brown
Classroom Teacher / 7th Grade ELA
Regent University
Mr. House
Classroom Teacher / 8th Grade Math
The University of Georgia
Mr. Henneman
Latin and Debate Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
Oberlin College
Mr. Sloan
8th Grade ELA Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow
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.
Mission-Focused
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 All Learners and Families
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.