The Renaissance Charter School
Student Support
  • Involved parents (PTA, Collaborative School Governance, Board of Trustees, volunteers)
  • Excellent student retention (92.5% in 2005).
  • “The Learning Center” for students who need academic support.
  • Online learning through NovaNet.
  • Chess program K-5; Chess Championships
  • PSAL sports
  • Middle School Charter School Basketball Champions 2004 & 2005
  • Students plan and organize High-School Enrichment Week, Mix-It-Up Day,
  • Social Justice Day, TREA speakers & events, Career Day, YELL events, club activities.
  • Student Internships & Community Service including:
    American Museum of Natural History
    Elmhurst Hospital
    Beth Israel Medical Center
    St. Mark’s Veterinary Clinic
    Sadie Nash Leadership Project
    La Guardia Community College
    Columbia University
    Bronx Zoo
    Cornell University
    Project Read
    Global Kids
    Latin American Integration Center
    National Youth and Peace Coalition
    Municipal Arts Society
    TRCS Peer Tutors
    TRCS PTA After-school Program
    Quilombo
    Academic Explorers Club