About our School
2011 - 2012 Student Application
Buffalo State College's Professional Development Schools Website
History
Niagara Charter School is a community public school that opened its doors August 21, 2006 with 264 students in grades K-4. The school now has grades K-6 and a total enrollment of 350 students. Niagara Charter School is the first charter school to open in Niagara County.
School Mission
To provide students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to grow and problem solve, giving them the resources to lead and succeed in the school and the community at large.
Curriculum
To strengthen and empower our school community, students are offered academic, social, and life skills through various projects, using traditional and non-traditional methodologies and technological enhancements.
The Niagara Charter School uses New York State curriculum through the Expeditionary Learning school design.
Additionally, Niagara Charter School provides educational oportunities to all eligible English Language Learners (ELL).
School Day
9 AM - 4 PM
School Year
To meet the educational goals set forth in our school charter Niagara Charter School utilizes an extended school year (Late August - Late June).
