About
About

NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is a free, public charter school that was founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. It is through a commitment to our students, our staff and our academic excellence that we have been able to grow to serving more than 1,000 students in PreK through 12th grade.
Admissions
Admissions

Learn more about NYOS and how to apply to be part of the NYOS Charter School community!
Academics
Academics

Learn all about the high standards NYOS sets for academics as a charter school.
Extracurriculars
Extracurriculars

All of the extras your student can get involved with at NYOS Charter School!
Parent Resources
Parent Resources

From parent forms, to our monthly cafeteria menu, to our our Parent/Student Handbook, go here to learn more about NYOS parent resources.
Donate & Support
Donate & Support

As a tuition-free, public charter school, NYOS receives about $700 less per student in government funding compared to traditional public schools. NYOS Charter School's academic results are substantially higher than those of surrounding schools, and as a charter school, we rely on the support of our school community to continue our commitment of academic success.
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Discipline

At NYOS Charter School educators utilize methods from Redirecting Children's Behavior and Teaching with Love and Logic. Both philosophies stress the importance of adults providing limits, using empathy with consequences, and enhancing the self-concept of children in a caring way in a supportive, loving, non-judgmental atmosphere. Students are treated with respect and dignity and conflicts are resolved without power struggles. Children are supported in solving their own problems with viable solutions, and they become self-confident, responsible, and cooperative. Discipline is maintained with compassion and understanding and misbehaviors are seen as opportunities for helping children grow through their mistakes. These methods help children learn to become responsible and gain self-confidence.