Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School (CMCCS) is proud to partner with the Sanctuary Institute at Andrus, a leader in trauma-informed organizational development. Guided by the Sanctuary Model, this collaboration provides training and support to help our faculty foster a safe, respectful, and resilient school culture—ensuring students and educators can learn, grow, and thrive in a true healing community.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School’s (CMCCS) strong academic performance is illustrated in the graph above, highlighting how the school exceeds the proficiency averages of New York State, New York City, the Bronx, and District 10. Across nearly all tested grades and subjects, CMCCS consistently exceeds local district and borough proficiency rates—most notably achieving 77% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 86% in 3rd grade Math, far surpassing the Bronx and District 10 averages. These results demonstrate CMCCS’s commitment to academic excellence and its success in providing students with the skills and support needed to thrive.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School (CMCCS) is proud to partner with the Sanctuary Institute at Andrus, a leader in trauma-informed organizational development. Guided by the Sanctuary Model, this collaboration provides training and support to help our faculty foster a safe, respectful, and resilient school culture—ensuring students and educators can learn, grow, and thrive in a true healing community.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School’s (CMCCS) strong academic performance is illustrated in the graph above in RED, highlighting how the school exceeds the proficiency averages of New York State, New York City, the Bronx, and District 10. Across nearly all tested grades and subjects, CMCCS consistently exceeds local district and borough proficiency rates—most notably achieving 77% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 86% in 3rd grade Math, far surpassing the Bronx and District 10 averages. These results demonstrate CMCCS’s commitment to academic excellence and its success in providing students with the skills and support needed to thrive.
Announcements & Upcoming events
5th Grade Middle School Workshop Feb 25, 2026 / Taller de Transición a la Escuela Intermedia – 5.º Grado 25 de febrero de 2026
🗓 Date: 2/25/2026🕓 Time: 4:30 PM We are excited to invite our 5th grade families to a Middle School Workshop designed to help students and parents prepare for the transition to middle school. During this workshop, we will discuss: What to expect in middle school Academic expectations and...
Mid-Winter Recess Notice / Aviso de Receso de Invierno
Please be advised that Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School will be closed for Mid-Winter Recess from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20. There will be no regular classes during this time. 📚 Mid-Winter Test Prep Academy (Grades 3–5) Students in Grades 3–5 who are participating...
100th Day of School – Monday, February 23 / Día 100 de Clases – Lunes, 23 de febrero
Dear CMCCS Families, We are excited to celebrate the 100th Day of School on Monday, February 23! This special milestone marks 100 days of learning, growth, and achievement for our students. Classrooms will recognize the day with fun activities centered around the number 100. We look forward to...
Our Vision
The mission of Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School is to address the academic, social-emotional and developmental needs of its students in a safe, supportive and trauma-sensitive learning environment.
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Our Approach
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School addresses the needs of these students by providing a rigorous academic program in a trauma-sensitive environment that gives students comprehensive wrap-around services and support.
Our Faculty
CMCCS uses a trauma-informed Sanctuary approach to educational and supportive programming that cultivates a trauma sensitive environment in which at-risk youth can maximize their potential to learn, heal and grow.
Events
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