South Shore Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school currently serving K–5 scholars at our flagship campus in Central Islip, NY. Rooted in high expectations, academic excellence, and strong character development, we are proud to provide a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
In the years ahead, we plan to expand our mission to serve more communities across Long Island. Guided by our proven model and strong community partnerships, South Shore is committed to ensuring more families have access to the high-quality public education they deserve.
Our core values are explicitly taught, posted throughout our school and in each classroom, and are interwoven throughout the school year through a social-emotional learning program, intentional behavior management, and discipline practices.
I will make the right choices no matter where I am or who I am around.
I will have courage and resolve in the face of adversity
I will never give up no matter what challenge I face
I will always do my personal best
I am responsible for myself and for you
I will be determined and resolute
These values are taught and explored daily throughout the school year. We instill them through three main programs: the Positive Action Program, the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching, and Restorative Justice Practices. Positive Action is a comprehensive social-emotional learning curriculum that helps students develop self-management skills and encourages responsible decision-making. It has been proven to improve academic and social performance while reducing disciplinary incidents, bullying, and other negative behaviors.
Our Deans of School Culture lead the School Culture Response Team in establishing the social-emotional curriculum, closely monitoring school climate through data, setting a consistent approach to discipline, and engaging families as partners. The School Culture Response Team includes the Principal, Deans of School Culture, Guidance Counselor, and Social Worker. Together, they develop and implement the curriculum to support teaching and celebrating South Shore Charter School’s core values. All members of the school community are expected to embody these values to model a positive school culture and create a foundation where academics, innovation, and collaboration can thrive.
Ranked in the top 1% nationally
Ranked in the top 1% nationally
South Shore Charter School ranked in the top 1% of all schools nationwide on the 2024 – 2025 NWEA MAP Assessments.
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