uncommonhs.uncommonschools.orgUncommon Charter High School – Uncommon Schools New York City

Skip to Main Content Enroll About Uncommon NYC Student Experience Our Schools Results Family Resources Remote Learning Updates Board Find a School Careers Uncommon Charter High School 1485 Pacific Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 T: (718) 638-1868 Start your Uncommon NYC journey at our elementary and middle schools. Enroll Today Welcome to Uncommon Charter High School Uncommon Charter High School is a free, public high school located between the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights. We prepare each student to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college by developing within them extraordinary academic skills, a life-long passion for learning, and the values that define strong character. Students who attend an Uncommon elementary and middle school have the opportunity to attend an Uncommon high school, including UCHS for grades 9 to 12. 10 Years Uncommon Charter HS welcomed its first class in August 2009. Grades 9-12 Our school serves students in grades 9 to 12. Transportation We are located about two blocks from the Kingston-Throop Ave. C station. Students receive Metro cards based on their eligibility. The High School Experience At UCHS, we provide students with an education experience that combines joy, rigor, and hard work every day. We are committed to providing all students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for college and beyond. Academics and Culture We believe that every moment we have with our students is critical, and recognize that our ultimate mission is to prepare our students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college. UCHS teachers provide guided support to each student balanced with the autonomy they need to be fully prepared for college and beyond. Longer School Day and Year To ensure that every student masters each and every standard, we provide students with a longer school day and longer year. We also provide homework help and after-school tutoring, Saturday School for students who need extra support, and double periods of English and Math daily. Targeted Curriculum and Assessment UCHS develops its curriculum directly from the New York State Learning Standards that ensures students master a core set of basic academic skills before mastering higher-level material. We also use internally developed assessments to build a culture of continuous reflection and improvement. Great Teachers Without great teachers, nothing else matters. We believe in giving our teachers the time and professional tools to do their jobs effectively. Careers High Expectations We have high academic and behavioral expectations, which demand significant amounts of extra support before, during, and after school. Read Our Handbook Athletics and Enrichment UCHS provides students with a variety of enrichment programs, including Theater and Drumline, as a way for students to discover new interests and develop passions. Handbooks and Policies High School Handbook Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2019 Accountability Plan Progress Report Our School Leaders Principal Thomas O'Brien Director of Operations Amy McDermott Start your Uncommon NYC journey at our elementary and middle schools. Enroll Today College Access and Success Our college success team works with our students to ensure our high school students are prepared for college and beyond. Preparing for College and Beyond The high school’s College Access and Success team is active in organizing school visits by college recruiters as well as student trips to college campuses. The team further supports college preparation by coordinating student participation in summer and year-long enrichment programs to strengthen preparation for college. Our college team spends much of its time providing support to alumni as they navigate college life. Our students receive support with SAT and ACT tests, collecting high school transcripts, editing personal essays, filing FAFSA, and submitting college applications. 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