MetLCS

Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School

At Lighthouse Academies, we prepare our scholars through rigorous programs that provide them with a foundation that will allow them to succeed in and graduate from college. Our unique arts-infused curriculum, emphasis on social development and integration of diverse cultural opportunities augments learning and broadens horizons.

About

Quick Facts

Number of Scholars: 235
Grades: K-4
Date Opened:
Principal: Courtney Russell

Features

  • Responsive Classroom Approach to Social Development
  • Summer SHINE partnership with Bronx Lighthouse Charter School
  • Science, Physical Education, and Music Programs
  • English as a Second Language Program
  • Technology Integration in all Classrooms
  • Reading Partners Tutoring Program

Annual Events

  • Monthly Town Hall Meetings
  • Family Fun Day
  • Monthly Parent Nights
  • Scholar Achievement Nights
  • Spelling Bee
  • Science Fair

Extracurricular Activities

  • Girl Scouts
  • Boy Scouts
  • Girls on the Run
  • After-School Program on Wednesdays (after early dismissal)
  • After-School Tutoring for 3rd and 4th Grade (February - April)

Partnerships

  • Reading Partners
  • DonorsChoose
  • New York Charter School Association
  • New Victory Theater
  • Teach For America

Announcements

Click here to learn more about our new, temporary home for 2013-14 as well as the new state-of-the-art facility we are building.

Have a wonderful summer! Click here to find the summer work packets for each grade. They will be collected by teachers on the 1st day of school in August, so make sure your scholar completes a few pages each day!

 

 

Calendar

June

  • June 6: Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
  • June 14: End of 4th Marking Period
  • June 25 and 26: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal at 1:15 pm)
  • June 27: Family Fun Day (Dismissal at 1:15 pm) and LAST DAY FOR SCHOLARS
500 Courtlandt Avenue
Check out our new, temporary home for 2013-14 at 500 Courtlandt Avenue! To learn more read announcement.

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School Leaders

Principal

Courtney Russell

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Ms. Russell started her career with Hands On Atlanta as an Americorps member directing a team of members and volunteers to influence the academic and social capacities of inner-city students. She then joined Teach For America and taught elementary school in Atlanta. She taught for five years achieving significant academic gains in all subject areas. Most recently, Ms. Russell served as a Professional Development Consultant for Renzulli Learning, an online educational program focused on differentiated learning. Ms. Russell holds a BA from Muhlenberg College as well as a MA in Educational Leadership from Teacher College at Columbia University. She recently completed her Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Development from University of Georgia.
Director of Instruction

Danny Etcheverry

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Mr. Etcheverry is a California native. After graduating from the University of California he began his teaching career as a New York City Teaching Fellow (NYCTF). During his time in Brooklyn, he earned his Masters in Education from Long Island University (LIU). He has worked as an adjunct professor at Long Island University, and as a staff developer for NYCTF. An avid traveler, Mr. Etcheverry spent two years in Rome, Italy, where he worked at the American Overseas School of Rome. He returned to New York in 2010 to assume the role of Director of Instruction for Metropolitan Lighthouse.
Director of School Culture

Lindsay Frigo

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Mrs. Frigo began her career in education shortly after graduating from the University of Maryland with a BS and receiving a Master's in Education from Pace University. She is currently enrolled in Summer Principals Academy, a Master's program in Education Leadership at Columbia University. She has taught a wide range of grades, including Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade and most recently she taught 4th grade at Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School in Washington, DC, where she was awarded the honor of highest performing teacher two years in a row based on the academic gains made by her students. During that time she witnessed first-hand the impact a strong school culture can have on student achievement and looks forward to helping this happen at MetLCS.

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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.

 

 

NOTE: All applications received after April 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. will be added to the Wait List after the lottery.

Join Our Team

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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Contact

Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School

1535 Story Avenue New York NY 10473 USA

40.8225136 -73.8772583
Tel: 718-893-0640
Fax: 718-893-0675

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