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500 19 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Public charter option with a separate application process outside zoned assignment.
The mission of BUGS is to provide a hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving and the exploration of environmental, social and economic sustainability. BUGS students will excel in the core academic subjects and become engaged community members who are critical thinkers prepared to achieve excellence in high school and beyond. In addition to this mission, BUGS is also driven by its C.A.R.E.S. Values: Community - We are inclusive, interdependent, respectful, compassionate and generous in serving others. Awareness - We are present, open-minded, reflective and honest. Reach - We stretch ourselves intellectually, emotionally and physically; approach mistakes as opportunities; and work diligently to reach excellence. Exploration - We experience the adventure of learning through inquiry and ingenuity in real- world problem solving. Student Voice - We express and act upon our ideas and share responsibility for our own learning and the betterment of our school and communities. Sustainability - We recognize the impact of our actions on the planet, our community and ourselves, and we pursue viable long-term practices and big picture thinking.
Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.
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