Strong Community Schools build bridges between families and communities, leading to improved student learning, increased parent engagement, and healthier students.

The goals of Strong Community Schools are as follows:

• Implement strong educational programs which reduce learning gaps, enrich, and expand the curriculum, and strengthen parent and community engagement in school
• Coordinate with Say Yes Buffalo and other local resources to offer medical, dental, health, and wellness services at the school
• Build partnerships with local organizations to implement high-quality extended day and year programs of excellence to the entire community!

BPS has 24 Community Schools (including all three schools at the Bennett Campus). The Community Schools use a “full-service whole-child” model to increase student outcomes and improve the surrounding community. The model includes:

• Strong instructional programs.
• Expanded learning opportunities after school and on Saturdays.
• Comprehensive support services for students and families.

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No. Community schools are open to everyone.

K-8 students require a chaperone. High School students (9-12) do not need a chaperone.