Our Public Prep Schools
Girls Prep Lower East Side Elementary School
Girls Prep LES is the first all-girls charter school in New York City. Our outstanding results led our founders to create the Public Prep Network.
Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School
The Girls Prep Middle School builds on the strong foundation of our elementary school. We prepare our students to graduate from college and succeed in life.
Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School
Girls Prep Bronx is a new charter school that opened in the South Bronx in the fall of 2009. Our school is a replication of Girls Prep Lower East Side.
Boys Prep Elementary School
In Spring 2010, Public Prep was granted its third charter from SUNY's Charter Schools Institute, in order to open its first all-boys school — the Boys Preparatory Charter School of New York. We are currently accepting applications for the Founding Principal position.
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Our School Model
As a charter school, Girls Prep has the freedom to structure our school in innovative ways that benefit students. Some unique and effective aspects of our school model are:
- A well-balanced education — emphasizing creativity and health alongside academic excellence. In addition to strong core academics, our girls excel in music, art, yoga, physical education and embody school values such as sisterhood and responsibility.
- Our Principal is an instructional leader. She dedicates her time to supporting teachers and ensuring academic excellence. In addition, Instructional Specialists aid classroom teachers in providing the best instruction possible and in identifying and serving students with special needs.
- Two instructors are present in classrooms — a fully certified Lead Teacher and a Fellow or Associate. This two teacher model allows for increased individual attention and daily small group instruction. Our unique Fellows Program pairs new teachers with Lead Teachers for two years while they gain certification and experience. At the end of two years, Fellows are encouraged to apply to be Lead Teachers.
- We use assessment data to meet the diverse learning needs of every child and to create guided small groups, centers, and lessons. Our use of data ensures that every student is challenged and that no student falls through the cracks.
- Our model provides each student individual attention and a tailored program to meet their needs. We welcome and support students with special needs, Individual Education Plans, and English Language Learners. Our school offers SETSS services, push in and pull out interventions, speech therapy, and tutoring for all students who require it.