Holyoke Community Charter School

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HCCS Academic Overview

As a member of the SABIS^® Network of Schools, HCCS believes that the success of an educational institution should be measured by the value it adds to each individual. The SABIS^® academic goals may be summarized as follows:

To qualify every student for entrance into colleges/universities around the world

To provide a well-rounded education based on mastery of English and Mathematics.

To enable students to acquire a firm command of a second language.

To train students in logical reasoning and critical thinking

To prepare students to sustain intellectual efforts for long periods of time

To generate excitement for lifelong learning

Lower School

Rigorous, highly academic SABIS^®-designed private school-caliber education.

Fast-paced sequencing for all subjects.

Special focus on math, English, and Spanish instruction. Math, English and Spanish are taught daily. Spanish lessons begin in Kindergarten.

A strong hands–on science program sequenced and articulated across the grades.

An enriched social studies program with Massachusetts-based content at all grade levels.

A curriculum aligned with Massachusetts State standards, with all Massachusetts mandated tests prepared and administered on designated dates.

Intensive program for math and English through reinforcement of basic foundation-building skills with small class remediation.

Well-rounded top-notch educational program including all special areas: physical education, computing, music, and art, with the latter two taught by professional teachers in their fields.

Fully certified teaching staff.

Vibrant before- and after-school programs.