Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School

Public charter option with a separate application process outside zoned assignment.

Our academic program ensures that students are prepared for our high school, which offers a college preparatory curriculum that includes AP and college classes. Middle schoolers learn the necessary academic and social skills to thrive in a demanding environment without sacrificing fun and a strong commitment to equity and social justice. Our curriculum is inquiry-based and is focused on a deep conceptual understanding of skills that engages scholars through compelling, real-world content. It is designed to promote proficiency in grade-level content, as well as provide opportunities for students to collaborate, pursue their own interests and develop critical analyses of the world around them through Project Based Learning. Our PBL programming serves as an outlet for creativity, and student choice, and builds independence, and joy. Our cadre of GO Tutor Corps Teacher Residents work with our students as tutors, advisors, mentors, and coaches. Students at GO-NYC are taught to make use of the expertise of residents, teachers and other adults in and out of the building. Each Advisory, called a Lion's Den, consists of a strong adult advocate and peers who cheer on each student. Lion's Den enhances student experience through a curriculum that promotes social-emotional learning and celebrates the identities of our student body. Our tutors act as mentors, supporting our students with promoting skills for Mastery, Leadership, and Community, and making sure that each child is known and cared for.

Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.