News From the Head of School

As we approach the end of 2009, we are very busy at the International Leadership Charter School organizing visits to colleges and universities for our seniors and juniors and other events in preparation for the graduation of the first cohort of seniors from our school.  Students have made amazing progress since our first year of operation as they have outperformed students from local high schools in the community.

• ILCS Annual Reports for 2006-07
• ILCS Annual Reports for 2007-08
• ILCS Annual Reports for 2008-09

Our students are active in school-wide civic and leadership events. This fall they met with city, state, national and community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of young people. Below you will find highlights of our Leadership and Government Speaker Series, our school Gratitude Luncheon, College and University visits, and International Education Week.

Here are the highlights:

Leadership and Government Speaker Series

This fall ILCS students hosted:

• Moises Perez is Founder and Executive Director of Alianza Dominicana and a respected leader in northern Manhattan. Alianza Dominicana is the largest community agency for Dominicans in the United States.

• Dr. Betty A. Rosa is a Member at Large of the New York State Board of Regents. Born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico and New York, Dr. Rosa is a Harvard educated former bilingual teacher, principal and Superintendent of Community School District 8 in the Bronx. She has won awards for her work as educator and superintendent.

• Cody Hodges, is a former NFL football player who is now the national spokesman for Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel’s Challenge is a dynamic organization that was started by parents of Rachel Joy Scott, the first young person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy. The organization is focused on creating safe spaces for learning, improving academic outcomes and raising awareness of bullying behavior through violence prevention activities.

Student Gratitude Luncheon
ILCS students gathered for a special luncheon to celebrate Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season.  Students were served lunch by teachers and staff at the school.

 

University and College Visits
ILCS seniors and juniors visited many colleges and universities including Princeton, SUNY New Paltz and Old Westbury, Long Island University and St. Joseph’s College.

International Education Week
The students and staff celebrated the advent of International Education Week by decorating the school with flags representing the cultures of students enrolled at ILCS.  This celebration instilled in students pride and confidence in their heritage.

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