BBL Announces SECOND

Community Meeting

Replication Proposal for Expansion

BBL will submit an application to the State University of New York in the hopes of opening a separate K-5 elementary charter school, BBL II. This new school will serve all students in NY State, primarily those residing in NYC District 11. BBL II will serve a maximum enrollment of 375 students and will be located at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene Community Center (971 East 227 St.). BBL II will open in September 2015.

I'd like to announce our SECOND BBL Replication Community Event. We want to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about our expansion plans. We are incredibly excited about the possibility of opening a second elementary charter school in the Bronx. If you were unable to attend our first event, please join us on March 5th at 6:30 PM. Remember, we're also asking you to provide your feedback via our Replication Survey. Please continue reading for additional information.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Shubert Jacobs

Principal

Mission Statement:

To provide teaching that constantly adjusts to the needs of students, leading to independence, autonomy, responsibility and a sustained love of learning, all of which contribute directly to high academic achievement.

Why Replicate?

- BBL students outperform ALL other school groups on state tests (see charts below)

- Each year, BBL receives over 1400 new student applications for 72 open seats

- Our student retention rate is 96%

- BBL serves 100% minority students

Fast Facts

- Founded in 2003

- 420 students K-5

- 80% low-income (free/reduced lunch)

- 94% Black, 6% Hispanic (primarily from Jamaica)

- Services provided: Counseling, Speech, ESL, Special Education, Learner Support Services

- Special Programs: Art, Music, Technology, Korean, Physical Education

- Enrichment: Chess, Basketball, Chorus, Culinary Arts, Drama, Dance, Violin, Robotics, etc.

BBL Announces SECOND Replication Community Event!

March 5th at 6:30 PM

Your input is important to us! Please join us on March 5th at 6:30 PM for a Community Event to discuss BBL's expansion details. This event will take place at the school (3740 Baychester Ave. - ANNEX). If you cannot attend, you may share your thoughts by completing our Replication Survey.

Bronx Charter School for Better Learning | 718-655-6660 | svalerio@bronxbetterlearning.org | www.bronxbetterlearning.org
3740 Baychester Ave. - Annex
Bronx, NY 10466