1. WE ARE
With the right support every child can succeed.

3. WE ARE COMMUNITY BASED. . .
Located on
Staten Island’s
revitalized
North Shore…
The need is
great.
SICCS is Staten
Island’s only
K-5 . . .

4. …COMMUNITY FOCUSED
WE draw on
local talent &
skill…
Collaborate
broadly with
Community
partners

5. … AND COMMUNITY RUN
Founded in 2010
by parents,
grandparents and
local educators
Operated by a
board of trustees
composed mostly
of locals

6. SICCS COMMUNITY
Families &
Parent Team
Board of
Trustees
SICCS
Students
Principal,
Teachers, CoTeachers,
Consultants
Staten Island
Community
& Friends
New York State
Department of
Education

7. WHAT WE BELIEVE

8. MISSION
WE prepare our students to excel in college
preparatory high schools, maximizing student
potential by holding the entire school
community accountable for success.
By supporting the academic & social-emotional
well being of students, we are building
resourceful, capable, creative citizens for a
global world.

9. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The best schools
actively involve
parents as copartners in learning
Educational
programs must
develop the whole
child.
Collaborative
approaches enhance
learning in the
classroom and
beyond
If given the
right support
all children can
learn and excel

10. WHAT SETS
SICCS
APART
RCCP
Global
Staten Island
Community
Focus on
Professional
Development
Parent Team
Co-Teaching
Model

11. A DAY IN THE LIFE

12. STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY
Good Morning…
Morning
Meetings start
off the day
with a warm
welcome,
reflection and
focus on the
day’s goals.
CHARTER SCHOOL

13. STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY
Students take
in a lesson
Afternoon
CHARTER SCHOOL

14. STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY
Student
Work
Administrative
team and
teachers
welcome
students
CHARTER SCHOOL

15. Creating Active Learning
Experiences…
Honk NYC pays a visit
to SICCS students

16. BRINGING FATHERS IN TO LEARN, PARTICIPATE & SHARE…

17. TEACHING REAL-LIFE CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SKILLS…

18. JOIN US

19. Do you have a proven track record
making a positive difference in the
lives of children?
 Develop
Do you value learning, collaboration and high-achievement?
Are you willing to roll up your
sleeves and do whatever it takes?

20. Develop
Do you believe parents are
co-partners in a child’s
education?

Do you believe
all children
can excel?
Are you adaptable?

21. IF THE ANSWER IS YES,
CONSIDER JOINING OUR
GROWING, DYNAMIC
TEAM.

22. WE ARE GROWING OUR TEAM… LOOKING FOR….
Teachers
Technology
Spanish
Special Education
Art
Physical Education
Academic Coach
Guidance Counselor
English as Second
Language Specialist
Co-Teachers

23. How to Apply?
Learn More.
Visit our online
community
SI-CCS.ORG
Submit resume
& cover letter
stating why
you’re a great fit
jobs@si-ccs.org
We will be in
touch if
interested in
learning more

24. “I IMAGINE ALL OF OUR GRADUATES IN TOP HIGH
SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. WE’RE
PRODUCING KIDS WHO ARE ARTICULATE AND
EXCITED ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM,
CURIOUS, GOOD COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO
UNDERSTAND THAT WE HAVE TO PROTECT OUR
NATURAL RESOURCES AND THAT WE HAVE TO
SUPPORT EACH OTHER.”
FOUNDER, ELLEN ICOLARI

25. WWW.SI-CCS.ORG
THE DATA

United StatesPercent White59.5%Black68.9%
Hispanic61.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander37.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native62.9%
Other60.1%

26. WHERE COMMUNITY IS OUR
MIDDLE NAME.