NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is a tuition-free, public charter school that was founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. It is through a commitment to our students, our staff, and our academic excellence that we have been able to grow to serving more than 1,800 students in PreK through 12th grade. At NYOS, our mission is to educate t
he whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies and expectations for civic engagement. Student learning is optimized through research-based professional development, small class sizes, field-based experiences, service learning projects, and a commitment to meeting each individual student’s needs. Teachers consistently monitor student performance and utilize data to guide curriculum and instruction. Professional development is job-embedded so that teachers have a minimum of seven hours each week for planning and meeting with teams. The allocated time allows teachers to review student performance, align curriculum, and make data-driven decisions regarding student instruction. Our educators provide a challenging curriculum in an intellectually safe and collaborative culture. Students advance in academic knowledge and proficiencies, coupled with crucial life skills: organization, time management, conflict resolution, flexibility, communication, and advocacy. In this way, NYOS students are poised for success from the time they begin their education with us until after they leave high school.
