Lefferts Gardens Charter School

Mission

The Lefferts Gardens Charter School develops academically motivated and civic-minded students who have the educational foundation to succeed in competitive high schools and college programs. The school's focus on environmental science provides the framework for inquiry-based learning and the development of literacy. Collaborations with leading Brooklyn environmental institutions bring rich experiences from outside the classroom, and provide the context to understand, and care for, the world in which we live.

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Events

Parents Association Meeting May 22, 2012 - 06:00 pm to May 22, 2012 - 07:00 pm School Auditorium
LGCS families meet to discuss school happenings and plan events and initiatives. Child care provided.
Memorial Day Observed (school closed) May 27, 2012 - 11:00 pm to May 28, 2012 - 10:00 pm My first location
Students in all five boroughs will not be in attendance Jun 16, 2012 - 11:00 pm to Jun 17, 2012 - 10:00 pm My first location
PACCFest Jun 26, 2012 - 06:00 pm to Jun 26, 2012 - 08:00 pm School Gym
PACC After School students and families come together to celebrate the creative journeys taken and friendships built over the school year. The entire LGCS community is welcome to join us and learn about the PACC program!
LAST DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS (all students report) Jun 27, 2012 - 08:00 am to Jun 27, 2012 - 11:00 am My first location
An early dismissal of students is to be scheduled on (Wednesday), June 27 under the guidelines outlined in Section 13 below. Last day for all Classroom Teachers, Bilingual Teachers in School and Community Relations, Attendance Teachers, Nurses, Therapists, Laboratory Specialists and Technicians, and last day for Paraprofessionals.

2012-2013 Student Applications are still being accepted!
    You can still submit an application for your child
       The application will be placed on our waitlist
        Please contact the main office if you have any questions

Give Your Time!

Parent volunteers play an important role at LGCS.

The main vehicle for volunteering is the LGCS Parent Association, which organizes the school's book fair, and events for students. Each classroom has at least one class parent who helps arrange for parents to volunteer in the classroom, reading to students, or assisting teachers and aides. Parents with a particular expertise can talk with students about their specialties. They can also serve as chaperones on the weekly field-study trips to educational sites in Brooklyn.

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LGCS's Vision

Environmental science lies at the core of LGCS's academic program. The natural world – and its opportunities for inquiry – provides the centerpiece for the LGCS curriculum. The scientific method teaches students how to set goals, ask questions, observe, test hypotheses, use data, and develop their reasoning skills. Environmental science provides a rich framework for developing literacy in English Language Arts, math, science and social studies.

Non-Discrimination Statement: LGCS is a charter school that does not discriminate against any student on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender and/or sexual orientation.