WELCOME TO IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

We are more than thrilled to build an educational community for the students and families of Brooklyn, NY.

At Ivy Hill Prep, we have created an environment where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. Our children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are educated, confident, and happy. Our promise is that the opportunities that are provided to our students will be relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents and strengths can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success as they reach their full potential.

Relentless in education,

RIGOROUS. STRUCTURED. JOYFUL.

Rigorous Curriculum

Given our high expectations for every scholar, we use the New York State Next Generation Standards as a solid base for our curriculum. In order for our scholars to be academically competitive with their peers nationwide, we construct curricula that match the academic content and rigor that will support and grow our students to perform on national assessments. We ensure that every Ivy Hill Prep scholar is equipped with the knowledge and skills to read, write, speak and compute at and above rigorous grade level standards.

High - Quality Instruction

Our teachers promote a culture of achievement in their classrooms, implementing effective instructional strategies that have greatest positive effect on student achievement for all students, in all subject areas, at all grade levels. Teachers are supported through frequent observations and feedback sessions to continuously increase their instructional effectiveness and maximize student achievement results.

Commitment to Special Education

We are committed to meeting the learning needs of all students in the least restrictive environment to the best of their needs, according to IDEA. Ivy Hill has adopted Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to meet all Ivy Hill Prep scholars' needs and promote social-emotional learning and development. We also believe in the concept of Ujima, assuming collective responsibility from all parties in a child's life to contribute to and collaborate for the child's success.

Intentional Character Development

We believe that to truly push the needle towards success, our scholars not only need a strong academic foundation but also intentional leadership skills. Through our Martial Arts curriculum, scholars learn the fundamentals of self-discipline, self-regulation, and self-control. These skills paired with our explicit modeling and teaching of our IVY L.E.A.G.U.E creed values, prepare our students to exude leadership both in and out of school.

The Arts at Ivy Hill Prep

We have four electives programs at Ivy Hill Prep: Dance, Art, Theatre, and Martial Arts. Our electives classes play a vital role in the Ivy Hill Prep curriculum. Students take elective classes Monday-Thursday. During these classes, scholars are able to learn different techniques that develop their artistic outlets in a productive way. Scholars engage in structured hands on learning, project based learning and independent learning, in a creative way. In the Arts at Ivy Hill Prep, the goal is to expand our culturally responsive curriculum, by allowing scholars to gain exposure to learn about cultural techniques and styles from around the world.

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WHY IVY HILL PREP?

With over a decade of experience in education, there’s no place like Home. At Ivy Hill Prep not only is there a sense of community but a commitment to community. That commitment to community is what keeps me grounded and fuels me. From the Green doors welcoming our scholars to our cultural events opening those green doors to our scholars and their families. Becoming not just another school of choice but a community-based school that our community chooses in turn.

Annedrea G. Coleman
Head of School

I chose Ivy Hill Prep because I was looking to make a difference in my own community. I saw that Ivy Hill was looking for passionate, hard-working, and dedicated teachers, and I felt that it was the right fit for me. The students, families, and staff have kept me coming back every single year. I am amazed to see how far we have come as a school community, and I am excited to see how far we can go.

Nadia Yearwood
2nd Grade Teacher / Instructional Leader

When my family & I moved back to Brooklyn during the pandemic; one of our goals was to find a school for our daughter that was not only academically sound but one that provided a safe environment for her to flourish and grow. Since enrolling at Ivy Hill Prep as a Kindergartner, our daughter has made excellent progress in reading and mathematics; increased her confidence. We attribute some of her success to the amazing teachers and staff at Ivy Hill Prep who have poured into her.