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.
According to recent City, Borough, and District data, Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School (CMCCS) outperforms comparable charter and public schools across multiple benchmark assessments. In 3rd grade ELA, CMCCS achieved 77% proficiency, exceeding the Bronx and District 10 averages of 44%. In 3rd grade math, CMCCS reached 86% proficiency, compared to 51% in the Bronx and 46% in District 10. Across 4th and 5th grade ELA and math, CMCCS continues to surpass local averages, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement well above district and borough levels.
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.
According to recent City, Borough, and District data, Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School (CMCCS) outperforms comparable charter and public schools across multiple benchmark assessments. In 3rd grade ELA, CMCCS achieved 77% proficiency, exceeding the Bronx and District 10 averages of 44%. In 3rd grade math, CMCCS reached 86% proficiency, compared to 51% in the Bronx and 46% in District 10. Across 4th and 5th grade ELA and math, CMCCS continues to surpass local averages, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement well above district and borough levels.
Announcements & Upcoming events
Announcements & Upcoming events
Enrollment Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year! | ¡La inscripción está abierta para el año escolar 2026–2027!
Secure Your Spot for Fall 2026! We’re excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now live! Whether you're a returning family or new to our community, now is the time to start your application. How to Apply To find out everything you need to know about the admissions...
📢 New Standards-Based Report Cards at CMCCS (Effective Fall 2025) | 📢 Nuevas Boletas de Calificaciones Basadas en los Estándares en CMCCS (Vigente desde el Otoño de 2025)
We’re excited to share that starting this school year, students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will begin using a new Standards-Based Report Card aligned with New York State Standards. This change is part of our effort to give you clearer and more accurate insights into your child’s academic...
Important Health Notice – Please Read / Aviso Importante de Salud – Por Favor Lea
Dear Families, Please see the link below for an important notice regarding a recent health matter at CMCCS. We ask that you read it carefully, as it contains details and guidance that may affect your child and our school community. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. In health and...
📵 Cell Phone Policy Reminder |📵 Recordatorio de la Política de Celulares
Dear Families, Starting this school year (2025–2026), CMCCS has a new Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy: Read the Full Policy⇐ ✅ Students may bring devices, but they must stay off and locked away from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.✅ Devices will be placed in a locked case upon arrival and returned at...
New Curriculum Page Now Live! 🎉| ¡La nueva página del plan de estudios ya está en línea! 🎉
We’re excited to share that our new Curriculum page is now available in the Learning with CMCCS tab on our website! This page will give you a closer look at how we’re shaping learning experiences and supporting student success. 👉 Take a moment to explore the page and see what’s new! Also, don’t...
Enrollment Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year! | ¡La inscripción está abierta para el año escolar 2026–2027!
Secure Your Spot for Fall 2026! We’re excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now live! Whether you're a returning family or new to our community, now is the time to start your application. How to Apply To find out everything you need to know about the admissions...
📢 New Standards-Based Report Cards at CMCCS (Effective Fall 2025) | 📢 Nuevas Boletas de Calificaciones Basadas en los Estándares en CMCCS (Vigente desde el Otoño de 2025)
We’re excited to share that starting this school year, students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will begin using a new Standards-Based Report Card aligned with New York State Standards. This change is part of our effort to give you clearer and more accurate insights into your child’s academic...
Important Health Notice – Please Read / Aviso Importante de Salud – Por Favor Lea
Dear Families, Please see the link below for an important notice regarding a recent health matter at CMCCS. We ask that you read it carefully, as it contains details and guidance that may affect your child and our school community. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. In health and...
📵 Cell Phone Policy Reminder |📵 Recordatorio de la Política de Celulares
Dear Families, Starting this school year (2025–2026), CMCCS has a new Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy: Read the Full Policy⇐ ✅ Students may bring devices, but they must stay off and locked away from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.✅ Devices will be placed in a locked case upon arrival and returned at...
New Curriculum Page Now Live! 🎉| ¡La nueva página del plan de estudios ya está en línea! 🎉
We’re excited to share that our new Curriculum page is now available in the Learning with CMCCS tab on our website! This page will give you a closer look at how we’re shaping learning experiences and supporting student success. 👉 Take a moment to explore the page and see what’s new! Also, don’t...
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.
Admissions
Learn more about joining CMCCS.
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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