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
Celebrating Our Winter Concert & Wishing Our Families Happy Holidays | Celebrando Nuestro Concierto de Invierno y Deseando Felices Fiestas a Nuestras Familias
We are so grateful to our students, staff, and families for making our recent Winter Concert such a joyful and memorable celebration. Our students worked incredibly hard, and their performances truly captured the spirit of the season. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to...
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...
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...
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...
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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