Misson

The Lefferts Gardens Charter School (LGCS) will utilize an environmental science program to develop academically motivated and civic-minded students to succeed in competitive high school and college programs. The proximity of several community-based environmental institutions provides a unique opportunity for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Graduates of LGCS will leave with an understanding of the relationship among science, the environment, and the everyday world.

Vision

The Lefferts Gardens Charter School is a community-centered elementary school with a unique focus on environmental science. Our school will be well-positioned to collaborate with local resources such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Through experiential learning and the application of the scientific method, students will develop skills in goal-setting, hypothesizing, experimenting, observing, reviewing data, and reasoning. Such skills will ensure that all students graduate with the knowledge, values, and tools to be quality stewards of their community and environment.