World-Class Education at Challenge Charter High School

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Click here to see our Course Catalog for Grades 9-12, including:

  • Graduation Requirements

  • CTE and Work Based Learning

  • Early College

World Class Education

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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

 

School Principal
Dr. Mavgar Florent-Gordon

ADMINISTRATION

  • Mavgar Mondesir-Gordon - Sr. Dr. of Secondary School Teaching & Learning and High School Principal

    Melissa Canzoneri - Assistant Principal

    Valencia Kirnon - AP for CTE/Early College Program

    Cornelia Sylvester - AP for SPED 6-12

    Annella Samuels - School Data Specialist and Assessment Coordinator 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

  • Gada Tucker - Operations Manager 9-12

    Ameerah Muhammad - School Aide 9-12

    Farah Lombard - School Aide 9-12

    TBA - Technology Coordinator

  • 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

  • Corine Vidal - SPED Coordinator 6-12

    Sheuly Sultana - Credit Recovery Specialist

    Jennifer Kunin - 6-12 Speech Teacher

    Taylor White - SETSS Teacher Grade 9

    Jayla Lisman - 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

Assistant Principal
Peter Manniello

TEACHING STAFF

  • Dr. Marleen Gordon - ELA 9

    Jayla Lisman - ELA 9 TA

    Joycelyn Greene - ELA 10

    TBA - ELA 11

    Anya Charles - ELA 12

  • Shermale McKnight - Algebra I Teacher

    TBA - Algebra I TA

    Savin Vilus - Applications of Algebra / Precalculus

    Dr. Joebert Bajolo - Geometry / Statistics

    Shanice Laing - Business Math

  • Gloria Wade Gabb - Living Environment

    Jayd Diamond - Living Environment TA

    TBA - Earth Science

    Samaya Luton - Earth Science TA

    Grace Dixon-Clarke - Chemistry

    Cory Gayle - Marine Biology

    Alix Achille - Physics

  • Patrick Trama - Global History & Geography I

    Todd Meiselbach - Global History & Geography II

    Nomi Sankofa - US History & Government

    Ben Casey - Economics & Participation in Government/APUSH

  • Laura Hogan - Work-based Learning

    Abu Ashraf Chowdhury - Career & Financial Management

    Rayna Robinson-Holmes - Health Sciences

    Sarah Scarborough - Culinary Arts

    TBA - Culinary Arts

    TBA - Aviation

  • Luis Molina - Spanish I

    Dania Castro - Spanish II / III

  • Brandon Ndife - Art

    Daniel Parisi - PE/Health

    Joshua Ross - PE/Health

    Johnelle Alexis - PE/Health

AP CTE & Early College
Valencia Kirnon