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
Grade 3–5 Movie Night Invitation / Invitación a Noche de Película (Grados 3–5)
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to inform you that your child has been selected to attend our Grade 3–5 ONLY Movie Night! Event Details: Date: Friday, March 27th Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Gym Students will enjoy a showing of Shrek, along with hot dogs, popcorn, and snacks....
Peter Pan Cast Updates & Important Information | Actualizaciones sobre el reparto de Peter Pan e información importante – 25 de marzo
Dear Peter Pan Cast Families, We are excited to continue preparing for our upcoming production of Peter Pan! Please review the important updates and reminders below: Parent Volunteers: Moving forward, we will notify families when parent volunteers are needed for rehearsals. Parents are welcome to...
Strings Academy Recital – March 25th | Recital de la Academia de Cuerdas – 25 de Marzo
Dear Parents and Guardians, You are invited to attend our Strings Academy Recital on Wednesday, March 25th from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. This recital is a wonderful opportunity to check in on the progress of our students and celebrate their hard work and growth in music. Please note: This event is for...
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.
Admissions
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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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