About Challenge
Since 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School has served families in Far Rockaway, NY offering excellence in education in a supportive and rigorous learning environment. We are the only school on the peninsula to offer kindergarten through early college education.
The mission of Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge) is to prepare students from the Greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NYS and Next Generation Learning Standards and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched school environment.
Our Mission
Dr. Gordon, Senior Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning
“Without a culture of caring, there is no school.”
Bayo Fagbamila, K-5 Dean of Culture
“"Empowering youth starts with giving them the tools to believe in themselves. Through education, empathy, and communication. we don't just shape students - we build leaders who will change the world."”
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.
One lead teacher and an assistant in every classroom
Early college and career focus with High School pathways in Allied Health, Culinary Arts, and Aviation.
SMART board and laptops in every classroom
Enrichment activities during or after school and clubs such as in Film/Photography, Art, Gym, Cheer, Basketball, Girl Scouts, and more.
