Brass City Charter School

Educating Waterbury's Children

Our Story 

In the spring of 2013, a group of inspired Waterbury educators and citizens applied to the State of Connecticut for a public charter school that would serve Waterbury’s children in grades pre-K through 8. Their petition was successful, and Brass City Charter School (BCCS) opened its doors to 114 students in grades Pre-K through 1st that fall in the former St. Margaret’s School building.

BCCS provides a free education to Waterbury children in grades Pre-K through 8th. This year we graduate our first 8th grade class. Total enrollment is 360 students.

The school's educational philosophy incorporates a rigorous academic curriculum that includes immersion in character strengths conducive to success.

OUR MISSION

To provide a rigorous academic and holistic social-emotional learning program that eliminates the achievement gap for under-resourced students and ensures all students soar academically and develop as people of character who lead meaningful and productive lives, and contribute to their communities.


OUR VALUES 

  • We educate the whole child; academically, socially, and emotionally.
  • All children, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, religion, ethnicity, or gender can grow, achieve, and be successful, happy, and healthy citizens.
  • Education, incorporating rigor and compassion, is the key to ending the cycle of poverty.
  • Coming to school each day and working hard is the path to educational success.
  • Ability and competence grow with effort and persistence.
  • Parents are vital to their children’s success.
  • Community partnerships and involvement are critical to the life of the school.
  • The school environment must be safe, calm, and responsive.

  • SCHOOL SHOULD BE A JOYFUL EXPERIENCE!


Brass City Charter School does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.






COMMENTS WRITTEN ON BCCS APPLICATIONS

"I have always longed for the opportunity to provide my child with a higher quality of education, but as a single parent with a mortgage it has been difficult to manage the expensive price tag that comes along with it. I see Brass City Charter School as not only an opportunity and an investment but a way of securing a better future for my child."  

"I would love nothing more than for my son to get the kind of education I got. He is my world and he deserves the best of the best. Education was ALWAYS #1 in my household growing up, and I will do everything in my power for my child to be brought up the same way!!!!" 

"BCCS is providing one of the best educations to local children - I want the best for my child as well."

"I am seeking all opportunities available for my son to be able to experience a well-rounded educational environment. The information I have read and feedback that I have received in the community regarding Brass City Charter School is positive and undoubtedly something we would like to be a part of."

"I want my child to get the best learning experience she can get."