Serving Brooklyn for Two Decades
Beginning with Children School was founded by the Beginning with Children Foundation in 1992 as an alternative public school within the New York City public school system. After New York passed the Charter School Law in 1998, the school was invited by the Chancellor of the Board of Education to convert to charter status, becoming the first K-8 conversion school in New York State.
In 2001, the school became Beginning with Children Charter School (BwCCS), a non-profit organization run by its own Board of Trustees, which had greater control over its financial resources, staffing decisions and accountability for student success. Today, BwCCS educates 450 students each year in grades K-8 at its two campuses.
Dedication to Student Success
Mission: BwCCS is a diverse, caring and nurturing learning community that fosters high academic achievement and the development of ethical character for elementary and middle school students. An enriched curriculum and dynamic partnerships between the school, families and community enable all students to excel. Continual assessment and evaluation enhance the educational program. BwCCS prepares graduates for success in high school, college and beyond by developing independent thinkers and active citizens.
ABOUT BwCCS
| A Beginning with Children Foundation School | Beginning with Children Charter School, 11 Bartlett Street, Brooklyn, New York 11206 |