World-Class Education at Challenge Charter High School
What’s Happening at Charter High School
Click here for High School Back-to-School Information.
Click here to see our Course Catalog for Grades 9-12, including:
Graduation Requirements
CTE and Work Based Learning
Early College
World Class Education
Our Commitment to Scholars Includes
Rigorous instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and classes Technology, Art, Music, and Physical Education
Extended school day for scholars, Monday through Thursday, and half-day Fridays to enable our teachers to have weekly Professional Development.
Looking for a school that prepares your child not just academically, but for success in the 21st century?
Look no further than Challenge Preparatory Charter School. Located in the heart of the Greater Far Rockaway community, Challenge offers a rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State and Next Generation Learning Standards. With a focus on intellectual, social, and ethical development, Challenge provides a safe, supportive, and technology-infused environment where students thrive
Enrichment activities during or after school and clubs such as Film/Photography, Art, Gym, Cheer, Basketball, Girl Scouts, and more.
One lead teacher and an assistant in every classroom
SMART board and laptops in every classroom
CTE PATHWAYS
Challenge Charter School is the only school on the peninsula offering Kindergarten through Early College education. Our Career and Technical Education and partnerships with local colleges and universities allow for scholars to choose the right path to Regents graduation, CTE certification, and/or early college credits to take with them to their undergraduate programs. Find out more using the links for Allied Health, Aviation, Culinary Arts and Early College.
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Challenge Charter
High School
1520 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
7:45A-4:30P
Phone
(347) 716-5911
Principal
Johnny Recio
Assistant Principal
Peter Manniello
Assistant Principal CTE & Early College
Valencia Kirnon
Assistant Principal 6-12 SPED
Cornelia Sylvester
ADMINISTRATION
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Mavgar Mondesir-Gordon - Sr. Dr. of Secondary School Teaching & Learning and High School Principal
Peter Manniello - Assistant Principal
Valencia Kirnon - Assistant Principal -CTE/Early College Program
Cornelia Sylvester - Assistant Principal for SPED 6-12
Luis Robles, Jr. - Dean of SPED 6-12
Jason Brown - Dean of Culture 9-12
Jason Russell - Dean of Culture 9-12
Shanice Laing - Math Coach 9-12
Renee Johnson - Principal Administrative Assistant 6-12
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Gada Tucker - Operations Manager 9-12
Ameerah Muhammad - School Aide 9-12
TBD - Data & Information Systems Specialist
Gregory Mahabee - Technology Coordinator
TBD - Academic Assistant/Para
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Alexandra Augienelo - School Counselor 9-10
Nicole Muhs - School Counselor 11-12
Faniola Theophile - Social Worker
Dannielle Colón - Family Engagement Coordinator
Janelle Sanford - Parent Academy Coordinator
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Corine Vidal - SPED Coordinator 6-12
Sheuly Sultana - Credit Recovery Specialist
Jennifer Kunin - 6-12 Speech Teacher
Taylor White - SETSS Teacher Grade 9
TBA - SETSS Teacher Grade 10/English 9 TA
Ana Gomez - ENL Coordinator 6-12
Cindy Golden - ENL Support Specialist 6-12
Shaquetta Ashe - 6-12 Para
Tequan Henry - 6-12 Para
Tyrabia Smallwood - 6-12 Para
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Dr. Marleen Gordon - ELA 9
Jayla Lisman - ELA 9 TA
Joycelyn Greene - ELA 10
Patricia Abraham - ELA 11
Anya Charles - ELA 12
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Shermale McKnight - Algebra I Teacher
TBA - Algebra I TA
Savin Vilus - Applications of Algebra / Precalculus
Dr. Joebert Bajolo - Geometry / Statistics
Shanice Laing - Business Math
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Gloria Wade Gabb - Living Environment
Jayd Diamond - Living Environment TA
Ronald McHenry - Earth Science
Samaya Luton - Earth Science TA
Grace Dixon-Clarke - Chemistry
Cory Gayle - Marine Biology
Alix Achille - Physics
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Patrick Trama - Global History & Geography I
Todd Meiselbach - Global History & Geography II
Nomi Sankofa - US History & Government
Ben Casey - Economics & Participation in Government/APUSH
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Laura Hogan - Work-based Learning
Abu Ashraf Chowdhury - Career & Financial Management
Afranina Laing - Career & Financial Management TA
Rayna Robinson-Holmes - Health Sciences
Sarah Scarborough - Culinary Arts
TBA - Culinary Arts
TBA - Aviation
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Luis Molina - Spanish I
Dania Castro - Spanish II / III
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Brandon Ndife - Art
Daniel Parisi - PE/Health
Joshua Ross - PE/Health
Johnelle Alexis - PE/Health