Bronx Prep, a charter school located in the South Bronx, was founded in the belief that all children in America deserve an education enabling them to fulfill their potential and realize their dreams. To prepare our students for enrollment at competitive colleges, Bronx Prep is committed to providing a quality education for middle and high school students that challenges them to achieve at the highest levels.

The New York State Charter Law was passed in 1998. A year later, Bronx Prep's founders submitted an application to open a charter school. We were one of fourteen schools chartered by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute out of ninety applicants in 1999, and in the spring of 2005, we were one of the first schools to be re-chartered for a full five-year term. We opened our doors to our founding 100 fifth- and sixth-graders in 2000. We currently serve nearly 700 students in grades 5-12. For the last three years, 100% of the graduating senior class has been admitted to college!

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Accountability

Bronx Prep is accountable to students, parents, our charter authorizers at the State University of New York, supporters and the South Bronx Community overall.

In the fall of 2004 Bronx Prep was intensively reviewed by our authorizers and renewed for the five-year period from 2005-2010. We are up for charter renewal again this year, seeking authorization to operate for the next five years. To see the SUNY Charter Schools Institute's report to the Board of Directors visit http://www.newyorkcharters.org/pdf/RenewalReports/Bronx_Prep05.pdf

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Q & A

What is a charter school?

Charter schools are public schools that are tuition free but operate independently from local school boards. They are given greater freedom in exchange for accountability. Bronx Prep is overseen by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute and the charter is up for renewal every five years. Renewal is based on meeting pre-negotiated academic and other performance objectives. The charter school movement is one of the fastest growing education reform efforts in the United States.

What is the history of charter schools?

In the 1992-93 school year, three charter schools opened in the United States. As of October 2005, there are more than 3600 charter schools nationwide serving nore than a million children. Charter schools are located in urban, suburban and rural school districts and have received popular political support from Democrats and Republicans.

Who can attend a charter school?

As public schools, charter schools are open by choice to all interested families. After siblings of current students are admitted, the remaining places are awarded by lottery.

How can I apply?

Applications are currently being accepted for 5th Grade Students for the 2010-2011 school year. To download an application, click for:

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How are charter schools funded?

Charter schools receive a portion of the per pupil funds allocated to traditional public schools and little or no public funding for facilities. Bronx Prep receives approximately 80 percent of the per pupil funding allocated to traditional public schools. We receive no funding for facilities.

How do charter schools impact local public schools?

According to research conducted for the National Study of Charter Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, charter schools encourage the introduction of new educational programs in local public schools and, in some cases, the creation of new traditional public schools with programs similar to those of charter schools. Although the charter school movement is a recent development, there is convincing evidence that the competition created by the presence of charter schools promotes reform in public schools.

How will my gift to Bronx Prep make a difference?

A gift to Bronx Prep will go directly to providing our students with a rigorous college preparatory education.

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Educators & Staff

* Phone extensions in parentheses()

Yusef AbdulSabur, HS History - (Ext. 3001)

Gicel Adon, High School Dean - (Ext. 3002)

Kevin Ali, HS Math - (Ext. 3080)

Elaine Alkhas, 5th/6th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3004)

Tara Almonte, Parent Liaison/ External Relations - (Ext. 2263)

Joseph Ballou, HS History - (Ext. 3081)

William Bausch, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic, Spanish - (Ext. 3005)

Cynthia Blackman, MS Carrera - (Ext. 1444)

Risa Bockler, HS Special Education Elena Brown, 7th Grade Math - (Ext. 3083)

Ashley Bryant, 7th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3006)

David Burgreen, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3008)

Valerie Cadet-Simpkins, HS Literacy - (Ext. 3007)

Delfin Cintron, Facilites Manager - (Ext. 1103)

Sharon Collins, HS Grade Math - (Ext. 3009)

Heather Cooper, 6th Grade Math - (Ext. 3092)

Glenys Corniel, Cafeteria Aide - (Ext. 3093)

Jonathan Coulson, 7th/8th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3084)

Megan Cox, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3010)

Christopher Crespo, Custodian - (Ext. 2105)

Frances Cuadro, Executive Assistant - (Ext. 1213)

Selena Daniels, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3011)

Danielle Dargan, 7th Grade Math - (Ext. 3012)

Roshni Daswani, 6th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3013)

Sabrina Davis, 5th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3015)

Lisa Dolgoff, 7th/8th Grade Science - (Ext. 3034)

Michael Douglas, HS Biology - (Ext. 3017)

Claudia Duran, Coordinator - (Ext. 1109)

Shaunte Edmonds, MS Grade Advisor - (Ext. 3018)

Scott Endsley, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3020)

Margaret Ewing, HS Math - (Ext. 3021)

Maria Figueroa, Deputy Chief of Finance and Operations - (Ext. 2253)

Lourdes Flores, Alumni Coordinator/ HS Spanish - (Ext. 3023)

Sarah Fuentes, MS Math - (Ext. 3024)

Tare Gantt, 7th Grade Science - (Ext. 3025)

Fred Givens, High School Principal - (Ext. 1415)

Petrice Grimaldi, 7th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3027)

Andrea Hernandez, 8th Grade Math - (Ext. 3028)

Derek Hernandez, 5th/6th Grade Math - (Ext. 3029)

Daniel Hew, 8th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3030)

Lewis Hicks, Middle School Dean - (Ext. 1233)

Monique Jackson, 6th Grade Science - (Ext. 3032)

Phyllis Jones, Finance and Operations Assistant - (Ext. 3014)

Terence Joseph, HS Literacy - (Ext. 3033)

Jennifer Kaplan, MS Carrera - (Ext. 1001)

Jacqueline King, Middle School Principal - (Ext. 1203)

Winnifred King, MS Health Paraprofessional - (Ext. 3036)

Geoffrey Kiorpes, Artistic Director and Music Teacher - (Ext. 3035)

Andrew Lee, 7th Grade Math - (Ext. 3089)

Marna Lehnert, HS Earth Science - (Ext. 3037)

Jonathan Leonardi, HS History - (Ext. 3094)

Earl Maneein, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3039)

Harrison Margolis, MS Special Education - (Ext. 3085)

Katherine Materese, 5th/6th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3091)

Sharon Mboutou, MS Director - Carrera - (Ext. 1104)

Matthew McLaughlin, 5th Grade Science - (Ext. 3040)

Melissa Melkonian, 5th - 12th Grade Special Education - (Ext. 3041)

Roger Messiah, Assistant Director of Technology - (Ext. 1435)

Yesenia Michel, MS Math - (Ext. 3042)

Robert Molina, 5th - 12th Grade Physical Education - (Ext. 3086)

Israel Morales, HS Chemistry - (Ext. 3087)

Jenna Morvay, 6th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3090)

Marie Moussignac, Middle School Administrative Assistant - (Ext. 1203)

Paul Ness, Chief Finance and Operations Officer - (Ext. 2223)

Jamie L. Neuner, 8th Grade History - (Ext. 3043)

Jonathan Ng, 7th/8th Grade History - (Ext. 3044)

Queenette Nwobodo, High School Counselor - (Ext. 1443)

Jennifer O'Neil, HS Spanish - (Ext. 3045)

Mike Ortiz, Ass't Facilities Manager - (Ext. 1105)

Barbara Pacheco, 6th Grade History - (Ext. 3022)

Sandra Pedrosa, School Aide - (Ext. 1200)

Jessica Perilman, College Advisor - (Ext. 1423)

Sonia Reid, School Nurse - (Ext. 1106)

Daniel Reynolds, 8th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3047)

Shirley Rodriguez, Receptionist - (Ext. 1000)

Carmen Rosa, Cafeteria Aide - (Ext. 1107)

Steve Rosefort, MS Guidance Counselor - (Ext. 1243)

Sarah K. Rosenberg, HS Spanish - (Ext. 3048)

James Russell, 5th Grade History - (Ext. 3049)

Katrina Scherben, 8th Grade Science - (Ext. 3050)

Paige Schwarz, 7th/8th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3051)

Kate Sedlack, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3053)

Staci Williams Seeley, Director of Development - (Ext. 2273)

Starlight Serra, High School Administrative Assistant - (Ext. 1415)

Yonatan Shemesh, HS History - (Ext. 3088)

Andrew Simon, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3052)

Miranda Small, 5th - 12th Grade Artistic - (Ext. 3054)

Samrong So, 5th - 12th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3066)

Daniel Soltman, 7th Grade History - (Ext. 3055)

Sadibou Sylla, 7th/8th Grade Math - (Ext. 3057)

Samona Tait, Head of School - (Ext. 1213)

Jesse Tandler, HS Literacy - (Ext. 3058)

Rashaunda Tyson, HS Literacy - (Ext. 3059)

Jenna Van Sickle, 8th Grade Math - (Ext. 3060)

Angelina Ventura, 6th Grade Math - (Ext. 3062)

Sandra Waddell, School Aide - (Ext. 3067)

Spechell Williams, Student Affairs Coordinator - (Ext. 2213)

Wellington Willmore, 5th - 12th Grade Physical Education - (Ext. 2115)

Rashana Wilson, 5th Grade Literacy - (Ext. 3064)

Erik Yazdani, HS Physics - (Ext. 3065)

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Advisory Board
E. Stanley O'Neal

Peter M. Flanigan
UBS Warburg

Bruce Kovner
Caxton Corporation

Board of Trustees

Scott Nelson, Chair of the Board
Rye Country Day School

Lawrence Bascom, Audit and Nominating Committee Chair

Carlton Charles
Moody's Corporation

Lilieth Ferguson, Parent Representative

Lee Flanagan, Accountability Committee Chair

Nancy Garvey, Finance Committee Chair

Philip Gelston
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Steve Guggenheimer
Neuberger Berman

Kristin Kearns Jordan, Secretary
Founder and Development Committee Chair

Andrew Paul
Tudor Investment Corporation

Richard Schubart
Phillips Exeter Academy

Sharon Simpson
SJS Projects

Ravi Suria
Valmiki Capital LLC

Margaret Yates Thorne

Philip Wharton, Treasurer
Avalon Bay Communities, Inc.

Bronx Prep Council

Josh Porter, Chair

Walter Baddoo

Jamie Davidson

Margo Doolittle

Elizabeth Dodson

Isaac Flanagan

Jonathan Goldstein

Ruben Guerrero

Jessica Hamerslough

Lara Jacobs

Lisa Lucas

Kristen Luneberg

Emily Milligan

Angel Morales

Anne Rabbino

David Roman

Staci Williams Seeley

Kimberly Siebel

Peter Stein

Courtney Thomas

Ben Tishler


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Parents Association

Our Parents Association works closely with our principal, administrators and teachers to support the Bronx Prep program and all of our hard-working scholars.

Contact Information:
Phone: 718-294-0841, ext. 2263 - Tara Almonte, Parent Liaison

Parent Association Board Members

Lilieth Ferguson
President


Vice-President - High School
Terri Ham

Vice-President - Middle School
Kisha Garcia

Recording Secretary
Jessica Rudolfo

Corresponding Secretary
Veronica Maxwell

Treasurer
Tasmia Felder

Employment Opportunities Available

Bronx Preparatory Charter School is a college preparatory middle and high school serving low-income students in the South Bronx. Bronx Prep is a growing school and each year recruits talented professionals to accomodate our expansion.

Please contact Frances Cuadro at 718-294-0841, ext. 1213 or fbhalli@bronxprep.org to inquire about current opportunities or send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Frances Cuadro at Bronx Preparatory Charter School, 3872 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 or fax to 718-294-2381.

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