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
Student Take-Home Laptop Survey – Action Required | Encuesta sobre computadoras portátiles para estudiantes: acción requerida
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are asking for your support in completing our Student Take-Home Laptop Survey. This survey is very important and helps our school ensure that students have the proper technology access and support at home. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the...
Congratulations to Our Bronx Borough Spelling Bee Participants! 🐝/ ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros participantes del Concurso de Ortografía del Bronx! 🐝
We are proud to congratulate Nathael Soombe Christ-Mi Ouedraogo and Boris Afful on their outstanding performances at the 2026 Bronx Borough Spelling Bee. Both students represented our school with confidence, determination, and exceptional academic skill. Competing at the borough level is no small...
Parent-Teacher Conferences – February 4 & 5 / Conferencias de Padres y Maestros – 4 y 5 de febrero
Dear CMCCS Families, Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5. These conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss academic progress, goals, and support strategies. Conference Schedule Wednesday, February 4...
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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