BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School
At BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School, we provide a nurturing environment for kids, focusing on the development of the whole-child and creating an unimpeded path for children to unlock their limitless potential.
About
In the fall of 2023, BRICK opened BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School, our first new school in Buffalo, New York. Our model integrates a strong academic program, culturally sustaining practices, and holistic supportive to assist children and families in achieving their dreams. We are now enrolling students in kindergarten, first, and second grades.
With a focus on academic preparation and a comprehensive ecosystem of services, BRICK Buffalo Academy offers a unique learning environment. Together with families and the community, BRICK Buffalo Academy nurtures students’ intellect, supports their curiosity and interests, and helps them develop a sense of identity and agency. We pride ourselves on employing diverse leaders and teachers, making a significant impact on the surrounding community.
We stay committed to our guiding principles: providing culturally relevant pedagogy, whole-child social-emotional learning, holistic family support services, and college and career readiness.
As we continue to expand our services in the Buffalo region, our goal is to understand and meet the needs of the community by collaborating with residents to implement our innovative school and community model. We aim to provide holistic support services and college and career pathways in order to address every stage of a family’s needs from pre-cradle to career.
Approach
At BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School, we believe children thrive when supported in key areas:
- Mental health: Teaching resilient and healthy coping strategies.
- Personal identity: Helping students appreciate their identities and inner strengths.
- College-ready academics: Preparing students academically for future opportunities.
- Cognitive development: Fostering intellectual capabilities for successful learning.
- Physical health: Supporting students' physical health needs.
- Social-emotional learning: Encouraging positive relationships, empathy, and emotional management.
We implement a comprehensive approach through four key areas:
- Culturally relevant pedagogy: Integrating cultural identities while preparing for college with a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Whole-child development and SEL: Nurturing a supportive culture through the Ubuntu Program.
- Holistic support network: Providing access to healthcare, family case management, workforce development, affordable housing, and early childhood education.
- College and career readiness: Equipping students with the skills and resources for higher education and the workforce.
Student Life
Our students, faculty, staff, parents, families, and alumni bring a diversity of life experiences to our school, creating a supportive and dynamic learning community. We strive to give our students a sense of community and belonging, while also helping each one cultivate their unique talents, find their individual voice, and reach their full potential. Beyond the classroom, we offer extracurricular activities, events, and programming for the whole family, fostering a strong sense of community and care. Our students thrive with opportunities to explore, be curious, make mistakes, and try again, building inner resilience. In turn, BRICK Buffalo students become leaders who enrich our community and the world with their ideas and perspectives.
Core Values
At BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School, we stay rooted in our core values:
- Identity
- Diligence
- Respect
- Empathy
- A+ Self Control
- Model Student
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