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

K–12 Public Charter School · Top 15 in NYC

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Here’s What’s Coming Up At Challenge

  • hispanic heritage month from 9/15 to 10/15 with 6-12 Champ and K-5 Champ both in sombreros

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    9/15 to 10/15

    Watch ParentSquare for more details

  • important information with megaphone

    K-12 Asynchronous Day

    Friday, 10/9

  • cchs mens basketball interest meeting on october 5 and tryouts on october 8ts

    CCHS Mens Basketball

    Interest Meeting on 10/5

    Tryouts on 10/8

  • Kids Rise info session October 8 via Zoom at 5:30 Pm

    K-5 Kids Rise

    Info session Thursday, October 8 via Zoom at 5:30 PM

  • Indigenous Peoples Day with multicolored leaves

    School Closed

    Monday, 10/12 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples Day

  • k-12 SPED workshops

    K-12 SPED Workshops

    6-12 on October 13 at 5:30 PM at 1520 Central

  • co-ed basketball interest meeting and tryouts

    CCMS Co-ed Basketball

    Interest Meeting on 10/13

    Tryouts on 10/15

  • CCMS Cheerleading tryouts october 13 and 14

    CCMS Cheerleading Tryouts

    Tuesday, 10/13 and Wednesday, 10/14 at 3:30 p.m.

  • CCHS Cheerleading tryouts october 13 and 14

    CCHS Cheerleading Tryouts

    Tuesday, 10/13 and Wednesday, 10/14 at 3:30 p.m.

  • parent academy nutrition series begins on 10/8

    Parent Academy

    8-Week Series Nutrition Series

    UPDATE Begins on Thursday, 10/15

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