NEST+m is committed to providing not just an outstanding academic education for all our students, but to creating programs that support their growth as scholars, artists, and citizens of the world. We aim to teach outstanding communication skills, whether through one of the five world languages that we offer, the required computer courses, our workshop model of reading and writing, or an expanded vocabulary in physics. We encourage students to make a difference to those around them, in their community, their city, and the world, by performing community service, and we nurture their hearts and minds by providing a welcoming place for self-expression through music, art, writing, drama, and science. Uniquely, NEST+m is a K-12 school subdivided into three levels: the Lower School (K-5), the Middle School (6-8), and the Upper School (9-12), all housed in one contiguous building with one educational philosophy. NEST+m, established in the fall of 2001, occupies a building designed and built in the late 1950s. It is a three-story structure reminiscent of the Formalism architectural style prominent during that period. There is a newly renovated gymnasium plus a large music room on the lower floor; the dining hall and two dance rooms are on the first floor; the main entrance, offices, library, theater, K-5 classrooms, and music and art rooms are on the second floor; 6-12 classrooms, science labs, an art gallery, and a dance room are on the third floor. Our central courtyard was remodeled and outfitted with jungle gyms for our Lower School children with a contribution from Toys R Us. The lunch tables in the courtyard are often used by our high school students during the warm months. Our south courtyard is equipped with basketball hoops and is generally used by 6th-12th graders. Our art gallery, used for lectures in art-appreciation classes, also displays student artwork. Our newer and larger art gallery space, on the third floor overlooking the central courtyard, also provides space to showcase student artwork. Our Science Seminars, attended by students, teachers, and parents, feature scientists and scholars from across the disciplines.
Cooke Center Academy High School, also known as CCA, is an educational institution that provides a range of learning opportunities. Founded in 2005, it serves students between the ages of 14 and 21 in New York City. The school conducts various basketball and cheerleading tournaments. Cooke Center Academy also organizes dance and music classes. It offers a learning for living program. The school maintains a science laboratory, art studio, technical center and fitness room. In addition, Cooke Center Academy features dining and assembly areas. Its Access to Independence Program serves students with developmental disabilities. The school is a part of The Cooke Center for Learning and Development.
Aaron School is a K-12 strengths-based program located in New York City's Manhattan for students with average or above average cognitive ability. They provide a small, structured classroom setting with a multi-sensory and multi-disciplinary approach to learning. The students at Aaron School have challenges in the areas of language, auditory processing, attention, sensory integration, learning disabilities and executive functioning. Aaron School's instructors are dedicated to providing a nurturing, skill-based, developmentally appropriate educational environment based on students' individual needs. Students accepted to Aaron Elementary School will be placed in small language based classrooms of 10-12 students and Aaron Middle School up to 15 students organized by grade level. The educational program is content-focused and the overarching guide for the curriculum is in alignment with New York State Educational Standards...
Bed-Stuy Charter Middle School is located in Brooklyn, NY between Tompkins Avenue and Martin Luther King Place and offers grades 5-8. Since 2006, Success Academy has created a national model of K-12 access to excellence for children across all demographics. The majority of our 22,000 students are children of color from low-income households in disadvantaged neighborhoods admitted to our 57 schools through a random public lottery. To date, 100% of our graduates have been accepted to college, many to highly selective institutions. Our distinctive K-12 approach, designed as a holistic 13-year educational trajectory, producing student outcomes that outpace even those in affluent suburban schools.
Midtown West Charter Middle School in located in Manhattan, NY between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue - offering grades 5-8. Since 2006, Success Academy has created a national model of K-12 access to excellence for children across all demographics. The majority of our 22,000 students are children of color from low-income households in disadvantaged neighborhoods admitted to our 57 schools through a random public lottery. To date, 100% of our graduates have been accepted to college, many to highly selective institutions. Our distinctive K-12 approach, designed as a holistic 13-year educational trajectory, producing student outcomes that outpace even those in affluent suburban schools.
Williamsburg Charter Elementary School is located in Brooklyn, NY between Roebling Street and Driggs Avenue - offering grades K-4. Since 2006, Success Academy has created a national model of K-12 access to excellence for children across all demographics. The majority of our 22,000 students are children of color from low-income households in disadvantaged neighborhoods admitted to our 57 schools through a random public lottery. To date, 100% of our graduates have been accepted to college, many to highly selective institutions. Our distinctive K-12 approach, designed as a holistic 13-year educational trajectory, producing student outcomes that outpace even those in affluent suburban schools.
