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 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...
Potential Busing Disruption | Posible Interrupción del Transporte Público
Due to Government Shutdown October 28, 2025 Dear Cardinal McCloskey Families of Students Who Take School Bus: We know many families rely on yellow bus services, and we understand how challenging a disruption can be. We are doing everything we can to avoid this disruption, but we are...
📸 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...
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
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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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