Success Academy Charter Schools

That’s a wrap on elementary school! Say hello to the new class of middle schoolers! We are so excited to have just celebrated with our new fifth graders at their 4th grade rising-up ceremonies! They have spent their entire elementary careers falling in love with learning, finding their own voices, and discovering new talents and passions and we can’t wait to see them continue to grow and learn in middle school.

Congratulations to our kindergarteners, who just celebrated the close of their very first year here at Success Academy and are ready to take on first grade! Over 2,000 scholars are leaving this school year reading at or above grade level, having experienced hands-on, inquiry-based science classes 5 days a week, and with dozens of new friends whose relationships will continue to grow in the next school year. Let’s celebrate our new first graders in the comments below!🧡

“Curating this show is the highlight of our year and we look forward to seeing our scholar’s artistic abilities shine and grow from year to year. We are so fortunate to aid in the development of our art teachers, as well, to highlight the work they are doing with their scholars inside and outside of the art classroom.” - Mrs. Bilotti, Visual Arts Program Manager. This year was our biggest Visual Arts Showcase yet - with over 500 scholar artworks selected to be featured at the Agora Gallery. Seeing families come together to view scholar art from grades K-12 in a Chelsea Art Gallery is such a special part of the year!

The SA Athletics Squash Program has concluded its pilot year and the elementary scholars who participated made incredible progress. We are excited about expanding the program to a second location in the next school year that will serve even more scholars and school locations. "I want to get better and become a champion. I really like math and science at school, and now when we talk about how to hold the racket I can see how the angle of my arm should be a certain way. So I can apply that knowledge on the court." - Saja A. Union Squre scholar and squash player.

And just like that, another commencement has come and gone! We're sending off the “class that gets it done” - the Class of 2028 - onto their next chapter. Their grit and determination helped them become the seventh class to achieve 100% college acceptance to four-year colleges or universities. We couldn’t be more excited for what their future holds 🧡

ConGRADulations to the college class of 2028 who walked across the stage and received their diplomas yesterday! 🎓 It feels like only yesterday they were walking the halls of their SA elementary schools, and now, their next stop is college! Check out some throwback photos of our recent grads, courtesy of their former teachers and senior leaders, who were proudly cheering them on at their commencement! Help us celebrate their college acceptances below. #tbt Jonai P. - University at Buffalo Chris B. - Rochester Institute of Technology Valentina R. - Syracuse University Quinn S. - Binghamton University Andrew A. - CUNY New York City College of Technology

“Hope you're all as excited as I am about graduation next week! This is a day many of us have been driving toward and dreaming of for 13 years! Can't wait to celebrate all of their hard work and all of their accomplishments.” - Ms. Haynes, current K-8 Learning Quality Leader, previous teacher and Senior Leader to several graduating seniors! Kaydin C. - CUNY New York City College of Technology Samuel A. - Hobart and William Smith Colleges Naiya C. - Binghamton University Fatima Haby D. - CUNY Medgar Evers Brandon B. - CUNY Staten Island Stay tuned as we continue to share college choices! Let’s celebrate them in the comments

For the past few weeks, our elementary scholars have been visiting the grade above, getting a sneak peek into life next year. It’s one of the ways we bring our community together — connecting scholars to future teachers before summer break!

Congratulations to Taiwo, a scholar from Harlem1, who had her piece “The Human Waterfall,” selected for the prestigious 10th Annual Manhattan Borough Arts Festival. “It’s a waterfall to represent calmness, and when you hold it upside down, it looks like a human holding a waterfall. It feels really good to be selected for the festival, and I’m really proud of myself. I wanted my artwork to be in a place where lots of people would see it.” Taiwo's piece will be displayed at The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building at the Modern Museum of Art (yes, you read that right… the MoMA)! until June 2, 2024. https//bit.ly/3R3BoqA

Congratulations to Tiayna, class of 2024, who just graduated from Boston University. Every single kindergarten class is named after the year that they will graduate from their 4-year college or university. This supports our goal of getting scholars to and through higher education! Let’s celebrate our ‘24 alumni in the comments!