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
Announcements & Upcoming events
📸 Picture Day is Coming — Friday, November 14th! | 📸 ¡El Día de Fotos se Acerca — Viernes, 14 de Noviembre!
Dear CMCCS Families, We’re excited to announce that Picture Day is happening on Friday, November 14th! All photos must be prepaid online. Please visit: shop.donner-photo.com and enter Tag Number: 55964 to place your order. Online prepay will only be available until 8:00 AM on Picture Day, so...
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...
📵 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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