Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School

Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is a New York City Department of Education-approved charter school located in Brooklyn, New York City, serving students from Kings County and surrounding areas, including Queens and Staten Island. The school is part of the New York State Education Department and is authorized by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute. As a charter school, it is also affiliated with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the New York City Charter School Center. The school's curriculum is designed to meet the New York State Learning Standards and prepare students for College Board exams, such as the SAT and AP exams.

● History

The school was founded in 2005 by a group of educators and community leaders, including Joel Klein, the former New York City Schools Chancellor, and Michael Bloomberg, the former Mayor of New York City. The school's establishment was supported by organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the Robin Hood Foundation. The school's early years were marked by collaborations with institutions such as New York University, Columbia University, and the City University of New York. The school has also received funding from the United States Department of Education and the New York State Education Department.

● Academics

The school offers a rigorous academic program that includes courses in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, as well as foreign languages such as Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. The school's curriculum is designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement exams, such as AP English Literature and Composition and AP Calculus, and to meet the requirements for a New York State Regents diploma. The school's academic program is also supported by partnerships with organizations such as the National Math and Science Initiative, the College Board, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Students at the school have the opportunity to take courses at nearby colleges, including Brooklyn College, City College of New York, and New York City College of Technology.

● Campus

The school is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn, with amenities such as a gymnasium, a library, and laboratories for STEM education. The school's campus is also equipped with technology such as laptops, tablets, and smartboards, which are used to support blended learning and online learning. The school's facility is designed to meet the LEED standards for sustainability and energy efficiency, and is located near public transportation hubs such as the Jay Street – MetroTech station and the Atlantic Terminal.

● Student Life

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports teams such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as clubs focused on arts and culture, such as music, dance, and visual arts. The school also has a strong focus on community service and volunteerism, with partnerships with organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Students at the school have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the National Honor Society, the National Junior Honor Society, and the Model United Nations.

● Governance

The school is governed by a board of trustees that includes educators, community leaders, and business professionals, such as Joel Klein, Michael Bloomberg, and Geoffrey Canada. The school is also accountable to the New York State Education Department and the New York City Department of Education, and is subject to regular evaluations and assessments, such as the New York State School Report Card and the Quality Review. The school's governance structure is designed to ensure transparency and accountability, with regular meetings and reports to the community, and is guided by the principles of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act. The school is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools. Category:Charter schools in New York City