Community First proposes to operate both middle schools and high schools for Grades 6-12 in Community School Districts 13 and 16. (Anticipated opening in Fall 2012 with Grade 6 and 7 enrollment). Community First Charter Schools (CFCS) proposes a first rate academic instruction with emphases on applied sciences, engineering technology, building trades, entrepreneurial and community economic development and proficiency in a foreign language while providing behavioral health and other supportive services for students in crisis.
CFCS’ unique focus is the ability to support and educate children of incarcerated parents (including services for non-incarcerated parents and caregivers) through a character building model and a program of counseling and support, mentoring and skills training that addresses the real problems and stigma that these children experience and offers family support. By starting with middle school children, and relying on evidence-based approaches, CFCS will strive to prevent difficulties from interfering with each child’s education rather than trying to fix these problems after they have already negatively impacted children’s learning.
We encourage and welcome all input and feedback from community stakeholders throughout the districts we propose to serve.
Please join us on Saturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon for an opportunity to provide us with feedback.
Brooklyn Pubic Library, Macon Branch –
361 Lewis Avenue at Macon Street
Brooklyn NY
If you are unable to attend and would like to provide feedback, please email charterschool@cfsnyc.org
