Storefront Academy Charter Schools

Storefront Academy Charter School is a public charter school which opened to students and families in Fall 2015. Located at 609 Jackson Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx, Storefront Academy Charter School educates urban youth of all learning abilities, and in the 2020-2021 hosts students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Eventually, our goal is to educate students from kindergarten through the eighth grade.

Storefront Academy Charter School boasts an optimized student/teacher ratio that enables our faculty to meet the individual needs of each student, supporting all levels of learners with differentiated instruction and supplemental skills-based support. All students are admitted by lottery.

The Storefront Academy Charter School day runs from 8:15 A.M-3: 45 P.M, with extended day offered for struggling learners. Students receive Physical Education, Music, Spanish language, Technology and Art classes weekly, as well as robust social and emotional support and support for English Language Learners.

Storefront Academy Charter School holds true to its mission to serve all students and their families, academically, socially and emotionally. With a population of students that are diverse in every way, teachers and staff create opportunities for the entire school community and community at-large to connect through community service projects and field trips to explore the world around them. Storefront Academy exposes students to future occupations, undiscovered field trip locations and goals for the future.

CORE VALUES

• Honesty: Tell the truth (no matter the consequences) and approach everything with integrity;
• Respect: Do not judge others. Be kind and considerate and do not touch others’ property;
• Responsibility: Be prepared (e.g., do one’s homework, report to class on time, etc.) and do not blame others for one’s actions;
• Concern for Others: Help others in need (academically or emotionally), make everyone feel accepted and included and practice selfless behavior;
• Diligence: Work hard all of the time (e.g., read at home each evening, put forth one’s best effort in class consistently); and
• Persevere: Push oneself to success despite difficulties and challenges.

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These core values permeate all aspects of the Storefront model including its academic programs, responsive classroom practices, and discipline policies.