Dream Charter School
Dream Charter School
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About this organization
Mission
DREAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR HIGH-PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND BEYOND THROUGH A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS CRITICAL THINKERS WHO DEMONSTRATE A LOVE OF LEARNING, STRONG CHARACTER, & A COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS & ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP.
About
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:FOUNDED IN 2008, DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL IS A MODEL LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS, A STRONG CULTURE OF CARE, AND A VISION OF STUDENT SUCCESS AND EXCELLENCE. IN FALL 2019, WE OPENED OUR NEWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE MOTT HAVEN SECTION OF THE BRONX AND WELCOMED A CLASS OF INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND RIGOROUS APPROACH. ELEMENTARY SCHOLARS IN GRADES K-5 RECEIVE EXTENSIVE SUPPORT WITH TWO TEACHERS IN EVERY CLASSROOM SO THAT SCHOLARS AT ALL LEVELS ARE ABLE TO LEARN AND THRIVE IN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM RANGES FROM LITERACY AND MATH TO THE ARTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. SCHOLARS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO DREAM'S AWARD-WINNING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM CALLED "REAL KIDS," WHICH EMPHASIZES LITERACY. MIDDLE SCHOOL:OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVES SCHOLARS IN GRADES 6-8. USING A WHOLE CHILD APPROACH AND CONSTRUCTIVIST CURRICULUM, OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL PREPARES STUDENTS FOR HIGH PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOLS. SCHOLARS STUDY THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. SCHOLARS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN TWO ELECTIVES: ART AND MUSIC. OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFERS A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN DREAMBUILDERS, AN OPTIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM WHICH INVOLVES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES, SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. DREAM OPERATES ON AN EXTENDED DAY MODEL TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE ENOUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW. WE ALSO HAVE A LONGER YEAR, REQUIRING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND A HIGH-QUALITY SUMMER PROGRAM, SUCH AS DREAM'S SUMMER PROGRAM, SO THAT KIDS CONTINUE TO SUCCEED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND AVOID SUMMER LEARNING LOSS.HIGH SCHOOL: DREAM CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL PREPARES STUDENTS TO GRADUATE COLLEGE-READY, WITH STRONG SKILLS IN READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 300 SCHOLARS IN NINTH, TENTH, AND ELEVENTH GRADE. WE WILL ADD ONE GRADE EACH YEAR UNTIL 2021, WHEN WE WILL REACH CAPACITY TO SERVE SCHOLARS IN GRADES 9-12. THE HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND BY DEVELOPING CRITICAL LITERACY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THEIR SUCCESS AS PROFESSIONALS AND AS AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE. THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME AT DREAM, STUDENTS ASSEMBLE A PORTFOLIO OF COLLEGE-LEVEL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS. THIS PORTFOLIO IS REPRESENTATIVE OF STUDENTS' ABILITY TO LEARN, APPLY, AND REFLECT ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMICS, DREAM CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS SUCH AS DEBATE CLUB, BASKETBALL, AND STUDENT GOVERNMENT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Dream provides youth with opportunities to play, learn, and grow. our mission is to level the field by empowering all children to recognize their potential and realize their dreams.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Dream prepares students for high-performing high schools, colleges and beyond through a rigorous academic program that develops critical thinkers who demonstrate a love of learning, strong character, & a commitment to wellness & active citizenship.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is NY as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 1991 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10029.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 191 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,296,244.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization pays $10,437,799 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $297,275 in fundraising expenses.
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