Harlem Link Charter School

Our Core Values: Kindness, Responsibility, Integrity,
Courage, Wonder, Patience

Graduating Articulate Scholars and Active Citizens

Fall and Renewal Are in the Air

It's hard to believe that it has been five years, but September 10, 2009 marked not only the third day of school at Harlem Link this year, our first with all of the grades K-5 enrolled, but also the five-year anniversary of the school's incorporation.

We in charter-land know what that means: five years = time for Renewal! In August, the school submitted an application to SUNY, the state authorizer, for a full five year renewal. The week of October 26 marks the school's renewal inspection visit, a rigorous, soup-to- nuts analysis of school quality and outcomes. We cannot anticipate the results of the Charter Schools Institute's renewal process, but we do know that in five years, we have demonstrated strong outcomes for students and implemented innovative educational methods to serve an at-risk community, all hallmarks of the 1998 New York State Charter Schools Act.

The charter law was designed to increase school autonomy, allowing ideas and methods that might not have the support needed in the traditional system to flourish, but also increase accountability. The strict renewal process, led by SUNY, a nationally recognized model for authorizing, is the centerpiece of that accountability. Check out our October newsletter (published during the renewal visit) for more information about charter renewal and our school's process, and stay tuned for the exciting developments!

New Contact Information

In August 2009, Harlem Link moved into a new home, sharing space with three other public schools in the PS 185/PS 208 tandem complex. The school's new contact information is:

20 West 112th Street
New York, NY 10026
Phone: (212) 289-3249
Fax: (212) 289-3686

Check out the Harlem Link Ink

In 2003, Harlem Link's founders began email correspondence describing the growth of the "Harlem Education Project" to a group of supporters. As the list grew, the project became more serious and eventually Harlem Link Charter School. In December 2008, we revived this newsletter with goings-on at the school. You can see the archive of these bimonthly installments here.

Give to Harlem Link

Charter Schools only receive roughly three-fourths of state funding that other public schools receive. We are actively fundraising to support and expand our programs. Click here to make a tax-deductible gift to Harlem Link.

Further Information for Parents

Transportation
Yellow buses are provided by the city for most residents of Manhattan. Families living outside of Manhattan are not eligible for bus service, but they may be eligible for Metrocards. Many parents have volunteered to serve as bus matrons to help introduce the children to safe travel on buses. We now have information available on how to become certified for parents interested in volunteering.

To contact us please call (212) 289-3249.


	Our Core Values: Kindness, Responsibility, Integrity, Courage, Wonder, Patience
	Graduating Articulate Scholars and Active Citizens
Mission Give to Harlem Link Board of Trustees Employment Newsletter Calendar Student Application Solicitud en Espanol Directions Contact Information Links Harlem Link Executive Summary (pdf) SUNY Charter Schools Institute	Fall and Renewal Are in the Air It's hard to believe that it has been five years, but September 10, 2009 marked not only the third day of school at Harlem Link this year, our first with all of the grades K-5 enrolled, but also the five-year anniversary of the school's incorporation. We in charter-land know what that means: five years = time for Renewal! In August, the school submitted an application to SUNY, the state authorizer, for a full five year renewal. The week of October 26 marks the school's renewal inspection visit, a rigorous, soup-to- nuts analysis of school quality and outcomes. We cannot anticipate the results of the Charter Schools Institute's renewal process, but we do know that in five years, we have demonstrated strong outcomes for students and implemented innovative educational methods to serve an at-risk community, all hallmarks of the 1998 New York State Charter Schools Act. The charter law was designed to increase school autonomy, allowing ideas and methods that might not have the support needed in the traditional system to flourish, but also increase accountability. The strict renewal process, led by SUNY, a nationally recognized model for authorizing, is the centerpiece of that accountability. Check out our October newsletter (published during the renewal visit) for more information about charter renewal and our school's process, and stay tuned for the exciting developments! New Contact Information In August 2009, Harlem Link moved into a new home, sharing space with three other public schools in the PS 185/PS 208 tandem complex. The school's new contact information is: 20 West 112th Street New York, NY 10026 Phone: (212) 289-3249 Fax: (212) 289-3686 Check out the Harlem Link Ink In 2003, Harlem Link's founders began email correspondence describing the growth of the "Harlem Education Project" to a group of supporters. As the list grew, the project became more serious and eventually Harlem Link Charter School. In December 2008, we revived this newsletter with goings-on at the school. You can see the archive of these bimonthly installments here. Give to Harlem Link Charter Schools only receive roughly three-fourths of state funding that other public schools receive. We are actively fundraising to support and expand our programs. Click here to make a tax-deductible gift to Harlem Link. Further Information for Parents Transportation Yellow buses are provided by the city for most residents of Manhattan. Families living outside of Manhattan are not eligible for bus service, but they may be eligible for Metrocards. Many parents have volunteered to serve as bus matrons to help introduce the children to safe travel on buses. We now have information available on how to become certified for parents interested in volunteering. To contact us please call (212) 289-3249.