Shaping Far Rockaway's future, one scholar at a time.

K–12 Public Charter School · Top 15 in NYC

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    First Days of School

    Tuesday, 9/8 - Kindergarten, Grades 6 and 9 ONLY

    Wednesday, 9/9 Grades K-12

  • yom kippur featuring a drawing of a jewish male blowing into a shofar

    School Closed

    Monday, 9/21

    In Observance of Yom Kippur

  • CCS logo with yellow background a school building and a book

    Board Meeting

    Wednesday, 9/23

    6:30 p.m.

  • Meet the Teacher Nights for K-5 on 9/24 and 6-12 on 10/1

    Meet the Teacher Nights

    K-5 on Thursday, 9/24

    6-12 on Thursday, 10/1

    Beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Kindergarten: the first year shapes the next twelve.

Kindergarten is a foundation. Regular attendance in Kindergarten is essential for your child. Research shows that children who miss or skip learning in kindergarten have lower scores on state tests by Grade 3.

Early childhood education is not easily replicated at home.

Give your child the start they deserve.

Kindergarten sets the foundation for First Grade and every grade that follows.

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SERVING FAR ROCKAWAY

15+ years

We are a K-12 public charter school that believes our community deserves the best schools. High-quality, caring education can makes a difference in a child’s life.

1300

SCHOLARS ENROLLED

Our four sites serve scholars with diverse backgrounds and cultures. As Far Rockaway grows, we are growing to serve the educational needs of our families.

94%

With strong parent-teacher trust, we work hard to engage families as partners in education. (Results from 2026 NYC School Survey)

PARENT-TEACHER TRUST

Teachers, assistant teachers, and specialists to support learning across all levels

Everything Scholars Need, in Every Classroom

Learning devices for every student, combined with hands-on learning and educational experiences

An academic program that is individualized and data-driven with a focus on literacy and mathematics