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Bronx Lighthouse College Prep Academy

 

At Lighthouse College Preparatory Academies (CPA), we make an extraordinary promise: if a scholar graduates from our College Prep Academy, he/she will be admitted to a four year college or university.  We keep that promise, through rigorous standards and an arts-infused curriculum that prepares students academically, socially and culturally for success in college – and beyond. 

About

Quick Facts

Number of Scholars: 199
Grades: 7-10
Date Opened:
Principal: Richard Burke, Lead Principal; Dianne Hardcastle, Principal

Features

  • One to One Laptop Program
  • Small Classes
  • Arts Infusion Specialist
  • Laptop Computer for each student: They will own their laptops upon graduating high school with an acceptance letter from a four-year college or university.
  • Full Time Director of College Transitions that works with families starting in the 10th grade
  • Lighthouse scholarships and financing support
  • Individualized Learning Plans
  • Advisors who work with each student for all four years
  • Community-based Internships with Professional Mentors

Annual Events

  • Gateway to the CPA: Student Orientation
  • Gateway to the CPA: Parent Orientation
  • Winter and Spring Scholar Work Exhibitions
  • Kwanza Celebration
  • Latino Cultural Celebration
  • Honor Roll Celebration Dinner
  • Field Day
  • Family Fun Day

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Leadership Cadre
  • Student Government
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Basketball
  • Girls Volleyball
  • Track and Field
  • Choral Ensemble
  • Student Orchestra
  • Poetry Club
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook Club

Winter and Spring Scholar Work Exhibitions

Partnerships

  • Diversity Scholars Program: offers college profiles and set up to each scholar

Announcements

Click here to read full article about the Ribbon Cutting held on October 17.

Calendar

May

  • May 23 - 25, 2013 - 4th and 8th Grade NY State Science Assessment Test
  • May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

June

  • June 6, 2013 - Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
  • June 25, 2013 - Parent Teacher Conference - 1:30 PM DISMISSAL 
  • June 27, 2013 -  Last Day for Students - 1:30 PM DISMISSAL
  • June 27, 2013 - Family Fun Day - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

 

 

BLCS CPA Ribbon Cutting
On October 17, we cut the ribbon and celebrated the new CPA facility with Councilwoman Maria Del Carmen Arroyo.

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Latest Documents

Board Calendars

Annual Reports

Student Applications

Financial Reports

Board Meeting Minutes

Document Archive

Board Calendars

Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Trustees

Press Releases

Progress Reports

Scholar Family Handbooks

School Calendars

School News

Student Applications

Weekly Newsletters

School Leaders

School Leader/Lead Principal

Richard Burke

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After working in politics and the business world, Mr. Burke started teaching in 1995 and then moved into school leadership. He has served as Principal, Executive Director, Chief Instructional Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at St. Aloysius School, The Bronx Charter School for Better Learning, and Ross Global Academy Charter School. Mr. Burke earned his BS in Finance from Georgetown University and Masters in Education from Pepperdine University.
Principal, College Prep Academy

Dianne Hardcastle

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Dianne Hardcastle is the Principal of Bronx Lighthouse College Preparatory Academy. She manages an incredible team of professional educators and challenges them to make a difference each day. With a school model which embraces arts infusion as a strategy for engagement, Dianne supports her team to develop creative strategies to encourage student empowerment, risk taking, and innovation. Prior to joining Lighthouse Academies, Dianne worked for Uncommon Schools, first in instructional leadership, and later in college access, where she assured a 100% college matriculation rate and saw the first Ivy League student acceptance. Dianne started her career in education as a part of the Teach For America corps in Philadelphia and every day she commits to challenge the status quo. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California Polytechnic State University, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Chestnut Hill College.
Director of College Transitions, College Prep Academy

Alice Choi

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Alice Choi is the Director of College Transitions at Bronx Lighthouse College Preparatory Academy. She works to create and enhance a college-focused culture of achievement, where high expectations and results drive students towards acceptance and success in college. She is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of the college search, admissions, and alumni support processes. Prior to joining Lighthouse Academies, Alice worked for the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools in Los Angeles, as a math and ELA intervention teacher. Alice started her career as a Teach For America corps member in the Bay Area, where she taught high school math to recent immigrants and refugees in Oakland. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Wellesley College.

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Become a Lighthouse Academy Student

Discover, achieve and prepare for success in college and beyond. We will prepare your student academically, socially and culturally to succeed in and graduate from college.  We will develop your student’s critical decision-making skills to prepare him/her for success in life.  Lighthouse Academies offers small schools, small class sizes, longer school year, and longer school day so we can provide students with a high quality education. Don’t wait – apply now to transform your child’s future!

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Are you fearless, driven and forward-thinking? We need people who want to teach, lead and transform the lives of our students. We need people who share our passion for creativity and innovation. We are committed to developing the capacity of our staff with 20 professional days each year, individual coaching and collaboration. Join us in transforming children’s futures.

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Bronx Lighthouse College Prep Academy

1001 Intervale Avenue New York NY 10459 USA

40.8234558 -73.8971329
Tel: 646-915-0025
Fax: 646-915-0037

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