Jersey City Community Charter School
Jersey City Community Charter School
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About this organization
Mission
JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (JCCCS) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNDER A CHARTER GRANTED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. JCCCS PROMOTES EDUCATION REFORM THROUGH INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES.THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLAN TO SUPPMI ITS MISSION AND VISION AND SERVE AS BLUE PRINT FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ITS GOALS. THE PLAN INCLUDES OBJECTIVES SUCH AS PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM. THE SCHOOL OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AS WELL AS EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS THAT WOULD CONTINUE THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN. THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAS CREATED A "SAFE HAVEN" PROGRAM IN THE AFTERNOONS FOR STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS WORK. THE PROGRAM OFFERS TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
About
THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENSURES THAT ITS CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED TO STATE STANDARDS. EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING IS IMPLEMENTED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY (ELA) IN GRADES K- 8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION IS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. ADDITIONALLY IN GRADES K-3, WE WILL CONTINUE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE PLACING CONTINUED EMPHASIS ON CORE PRACTICES - LITERACY ENVIRONMENT - PHYSICAL ELEMENTS, INTENTIONAL READ ALOUD, MESSAGE TIME PLUS AND THE WORKSHOP MODEL. IN PREPARATION FOR PARCC ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE ELA CURRICULUM.A NEW MATHEMATICS SERIES ENTITLED, ENVISIONMATH 2.0 AND DIGITS 2015 ON REALIZE WERE IMPLEMENTED IN GRADES K-8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED THIS SUMMER AND CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. STAFF ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. IN PREPARATION FOR THE PARCC ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE MATH CURRICULUM.THE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE FOR GRADES K-8 IS BASED ON BEST PRACTICES FROM ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND ALIGNMENT TO NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. WHICH RESULTS IS A PROGRAM ROOTED IN SOUND LEARNING APPROACHES, TEACHING STRATEGIES, AND IDEAS TO ENGAGE ALL LEARNERS, TO MAXIMIZE THEIR LEARNING, SO THAT THEY CAN APPLY THEIR THINKING. LESSON PLANS ARE REVIEWED ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. FORMAL AND INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE TEACHER PRACTICE.ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8. THE CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY ARE COMPLEX, HAVE GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS, AND ARE CONNECTED TO PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS OF THE PAST. THE STUDY OF SOCIAL STUDIES FOCUSES ON DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPTS THAT ENABLE STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY AND SYSTEMATICALLY ABOUT LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL ISSUES. THE RESOURCES CURRENTLY USED INCLUDE SOCIAL STUDIES CIVICS TODAY, THE AMERICAN JOURNEY, AND DISCOVERING OUR PAST. AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ENABLE STUDENTS TO APPLY CONTENT KNOWLEDGE, DEVELOP CITIZENSHIP SKILLS, AND COLLABORATE WITH STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD PREPARE NEW JERSEY STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST-CENTURY WORKPLACE. LESSON PLANS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. FORMAL AND INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS ARE CONDUCTED THE SCHOOL YEAR, MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROVIDING TO IMPROVE TEACHER PRACTICE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The mission of jersey city community charter school (jcccs) is to provide each student with innovative learning experiences that develop positive intellectual, social and physical outcomes. jcccs is focused on promoting self-directed, lifelong learning skills; and facilitates the students ability to make responsible decisions. further, jcccs is committed to provide a learning environment that addresses the full range of students alternative learning styles. the commitment includes employing the new jersey core curriculum content standards and achieving high academic standards for all students.the school will measure student success by assessing skills in use and in context, as well as by employing standardized testing. the foundation of the plan for success is a school-home-community partnership to increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional and cognitive growth for children.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Jersey city community charter school (jcccs) is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of operating and maintaining a public school under a charter granted by the state of new jersey. jcccs promotes education reform through innovative learning experiences.the charter school has developed a comprehensive strategic plan to suppmi its mission and vision and serve as blue print for the achievement of its goals. the plan includes objectives such as pupil achievement, staff development and technology in the classroom. the school offers an extensive educational enrichment program as well as extracurricular programs that would continue the involvement of parents in the education of their children. the charter school has created a "safe haven" program in the afternoons for students whose parents work. the program offers tutorial assistance as well as enrichment activities.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is NJ.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 128 DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 113 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$692,566.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $7,844,723 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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