The School
Founded in 1994, Community Action School is an award-winning school that provides a supportive, rigorous academic program for a diverse community of learners.
Program Highlights
Community Action School (CAS) was founded in 1994 with the mission of providing a supportive, rigorous educational program for a diverse learning community. The program has won numerous awards and has consistently been one of the top-performing schools in New York City, as measured by growth in student achievement.
An extensive enrichment program, including more than ten after school clubs and a three-day environmental studies camping trip for seventh grade students, supplements its challenging, standards-driven curriculum.
NYCDOE School Portal
NYC Department of Education School Portal : Community Action School
Inside Schools Review: Community Action School
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Awards
-Center for Social and Emotional Education (CSEE) 'School of the Year' in recognition for its exceptional social/emotional education program-PFLAG (Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays) 'School of the Year' award for its top-notch tolerance and anti-bullying program-National Center for Learning Disabilities “School of the Year” for its pioneering full-inclusion special education program.Clubs and After-School Programs
Cross-country runningSoccerBoys & girls BBMartial artsBaseballPhotographyVisual artsDramaCommunity ServiceSaturday AcademyHunter Learning LabCollaborations
The school receives support from its many collaborations with community-based and university-affiliated organizations, including:New York Road Runners Club, American Museum of Natural History, Urban Arts Program, New Victory Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center, PFLAG, Hunter University Learning Lab, Association to Benefit Children, Oliver Foundation, Good Dog Foundation, Facing History and OurselvesDonate Now
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