Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School (CMCCS) is proud to partner with the Sanctuary Institute at Andrus, a leader in trauma-informed organizational development. Guided by the Sanctuary Model, this collaboration provides training and support to help our faculty foster a safe, respectful, and resilient school culture—ensuring students and educators can learn, grow, and thrive in a true healing community.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School’s (CMCCS) strong academic performance is illustrated in the graph above, highlighting how the school exceeds the proficiency averages of New York State, New York City, the Bronx, and District 10. Across nearly all tested grades and subjects, CMCCS consistently exceeds local district and borough proficiency rates—most notably achieving 77% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 86% in 3rd grade Math, far surpassing the Bronx and District 10 averages. These results demonstrate CMCCS’s commitment to academic excellence and its success in providing students with the skills and support needed to thrive.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School (CMCCS) is proud to partner with the Sanctuary Institute at Andrus, a leader in trauma-informed organizational development. Guided by the Sanctuary Model, this collaboration provides training and support to help our faculty foster a safe, respectful, and resilient school culture—ensuring students and educators can learn, grow, and thrive in a true healing community.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School’s (CMCCS) strong academic performance is illustrated in the graph above in RED, highlighting how the school exceeds the proficiency averages of New York State, New York City, the Bronx, and District 10. Across nearly all tested grades and subjects, CMCCS consistently exceeds local district and borough proficiency rates—most notably achieving 77% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 86% in 3rd grade Math, far surpassing the Bronx and District 10 averages. These results demonstrate CMCCS’s commitment to academic excellence and its success in providing students with the skills and support needed to thrive.
Announcements & Upcoming events
❄️ CMCCS Winter Show – December 19th / Presentación de Invierno – 19 de diciembre
Dear CMCCS Families, Estimadas familias de CMCCS, We are excited to announce our Winter Show on Friday, December 19th! ¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar nuestra Presentación de Invierno el viernes, 19 de diciembre! Performance Details / Detalles de la Presentación: K–2: 10:00 AM 3–5: 12:00 PM Dress...
📸 Student Pictures Update & Important Dates / Actualización de Fotos de Estudiantes y Fechas Importantes
Dear CMCCS Families, Estimadas familias de CMCCS, We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday! ¡Esperamos que hayan disfrutado sus vacaciones de Acción de Gracias! Today’s Pictures / Fotos de Hoy: Pictures will be sent home today in students’ backpacks. Please make sure to check your child’s...
CMCCS Gives Back to Our Community ❤️| CMCCS Apoya a Nuestra Comunidad ❤️
Last week, CMCCS proudly provided food donations to all 500 of our students’ families, as well as to members of the Belmont community.We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support our families and neighbors, especially during this season of gratitude and togetherness. A heartfelt...
Board Meeting Cancelled | Reunión de la Junta Cancelada
This week’s Board meeting has been cancelled and is pending rescheduling. Once a new date is confirmed, it will be posted on our website. For more information about Board meetings, including agendas and minutes, please visit the “Board” tab on our website. La reunión de la Junta programada para...
Happy Thanksgiving from CMCCS 🧡🦃! | ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias de parte de CMCCS! 🧡🦃
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each member of our CMCCS community. To our students – thank you for your curiosity, enthusiasm, and the joy you bring to our school each day.To our families – thank you for your ongoing support, trust, and partnership in...
🏅 CMCCS Shoutout: Congratulations to Ms. Dean! | ¡Reconocimiento CMCCS: ¡Felicitaciones a Sra. Dean!!
We’re incredibly proud of our very own Ms. Payton Dean, who represented CMCCS with pride by completing the 2025 New York City Marathon this Sunday! 🗽🏃♀️ Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment inspire our entire school community. Thank you for showing our students what hard work and...
🥘 Resources for Families – November 2025 | 🥘 Recursos para las Familias – Noviembre 2025
Dear CMCCS Families, We want to ensure that every family in our community feels supported during this time. Due to recent federal and administrative changes, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be temporarily paused beginning November 1, 2025. We understand how stressful...
Our Vision
The mission of Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School is to address the academic, social-emotional and developmental needs of its students in a safe, supportive and trauma-sensitive learning environment.
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Our Approach
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School addresses the needs of these students by providing a rigorous academic program in a trauma-sensitive environment that gives students comprehensive wrap-around services and support.
Our Faculty
CMCCS uses a trauma-informed Sanctuary approach to educational and supportive programming that cultivates a trauma sensitive environment in which at-risk youth can maximize their potential to learn, heal and grow.
Events
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