APPLICATION SUMMARY Charter School Name South Bronx Classical Charter School II (SBCCS II) Applicant Name(s) Lester

Long Media Contact Name Leena Konda Media Contact Email Address lkonda@southbronxclassical.org Media Contact Telephone Number 718-860-4340 District of Location Proposed to be in South Bronx (Districts 12,8,9,7,11) Opening Date August 21, 2013 (Third Wednesday of August) Proposed Charter Term Issuance through June 30, 2018 Proposed Management Company South Bronx Classical Charter School (Partner) or Partners Projected Enrollment and Grade Year Grade Span Enrollment Span During Charter Term 2013-2014 K-1 120 2014-2015 K-2 180 2015-2016 K-3 240 2016-2017 K-4 300 2017-2018 K-5 360 Projected Maximum Enrollment and Grade Span During Charter Term: 360, K-5 with 0% attrition During Charter Term: 307, K-5 with 10% attrition At Scale: 540, K-8 with 0% attrition At Scale: 404, K-8 with 10% attrition South Bronx Classical Charter School II prepares K-8th grade students in the South Bronx to excel in collegepreparatory high schools. Through a classical curriculum and highly-structured setting, students become liberated scholars and citizens of impeccable character who achieve proficiency in and advanced mastery of New York State Performance Standards.

Mission Statement

Brief Summary SBCCS II will closely resemble the school model of South Bronx Classical Charter School (SBCCS). In addition to a focus on the fundamentals of reading, writing, and math, the school offers character education to all its scholars, Latin starting in third grade, and Debate starting in fourth grade. Finally, consistent with a liberal arts education, the school seeks to ensure that scholars graduate with a diverse array of skills and appreciation in Art and Music. The schools objectives seek to offer structure, academic rigor, and college ready curricula to ensure college and career readiness through academic and ethical knowledge and skill. Similar to SBCCS, the schools instructional leadership will include the Executive Director and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and each grade will have a Grade Team Leader, who will be charged with curricular refinement, observing and improving teachers in his or her grade, holding grade team meetings, and reporting to the Executive Director. This system provides organizational stability and a leadership pipeline for teachers to become Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy and Math coaches, or Deans of Students. The schools target population is the families of the South Bronx, particularly in the Longwood, Hunts Point, Morrisania, and surrounding neighborhoods. These areas are highly diverse, and thus demographic statistics vary greatly. Generally, however, the target population resides in areas in profound need of improved educational outcomes. SBCCS II will partner with SBCCS for a variety of services, including professional development, bookkeeping, curriculum, and human resources.

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I. Mission, Key Design Elements, Enrollment, and Community A. Mission Statement and Objectives B. Key Design Elements C. Enrollment, Recruitment, and Retention D. Community to be Served E. Public Outreach F. Programmatic and Fiscal impact II. Educational Plan A. Achievement Goals B. School Schedule and Calendar C. Curriculum and Instruction D. Assessment System E. Performance, Promotion, and Graduation Standards F. School Culture/Climate G. Special Student Populations and Related Services III. Organizational and Fiscal Plan A. Applicant(s)/Founding Group Capacity B. Board of Trustees and Governance C. Management and Staffing C1. Charter Management Organization C2. Partner Organization D. Evaluation E. Professional Development F. Facilities G. Insurance H. Food, Health, and Transportation Services I. Family and Community Involvement J. Financial Management K. Budget and Cash Flow L. PreOpening Plan M. Dissolution Plan

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Attachments Attachment 1 Admissions Policies and Procedures Attachment 2 Samples of Evidence of Community Outreach Attachment 3a Sample Daily Schedules (ES, MS, and/or HS) Attachment 3b First Year Calendar Attachment 4 Scholar Discipline Policy Attachment 5a Charter School Trustee Background Information Attachment 5b By-Laws Attachment 5c Code of Ethics Attachment 6a If applicable: CMO information Attachment 6b If applicable: Proposed Management Contract with CMO Attachment 7 If applicable: Partnership Information Attachment 8a Hiring and Personnel Policies and Procedures Attachment 8b Resume for Proposed School Leader, if identified Attachment 9 Budget and Cash Flow Template Attachment 10 If applicable: Replication Strategic/Business Growth Plan

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