FAQ
Is brooklyn rise a public school?
YES. We are a public, tuition-free, charter school. School operations are funded through public dollars and we are held accountable for the commitments that we make to students and families in our charter. We are open-enrollment and can enroll students from across the community.
Where is your school located?
We are currently located at 9 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201 in Downtown Brooklyn between Fulton & Livingston Street.
Do you offer busing?
YES. We provide school bus transportation to and from school which is free of cost to families.
Do you have an after school program
YES. We offer a low-cost after school program to families from 4:30-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. We have an off site program with an community partners called Children of the City in Sunset Park. We also have after school onsite at 9 Hanover Place through another community partner, JCC.
DOes your school offer enrichment classes?
YES. At Brooklyn RISE we believe creativity and curiosity is important. We have a STEM program (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) as well as Dance, Music, and Visual arts enrichment programs for all students.
does your school support Special Education and English Language Learner students?
YES. We are 100% committed to serving and supporting all students with all degrees of need. Our two-teacher inclusion model provides for targeted, small group supports throughout the day. Each classroom has at least one teacher with Special Ed or ELL specialized experience and/or certification. We will contract with service providers for any additional supports needed.
Is your school dual-language?
No. We are offering an inclusion-model school, based on the Sheltered English Immersion model. We will recognize, celebrate, and support all home languages, but classroom instruction will be exclusively in English. Our school lottery does give preference to families whose home language is not English.
Does your school have certified teachers?
All teachers at Brooklyn RISE are certified or on-track to receiving their certification. We will prioritize hiring highly-qualified, certified staff.
What makes your school special?
We are a small-school option with smaller class sizes and two teachers in every classroom. We emphasize small group, targeted instruction, so that our students get the supports they need to be successful. We prioritize academics, character education, and creating culturally responsive learning environments. We offer a variety of enrichment opportunities and a focus on literacy.