South Shore Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school in Central Islip, New York, serving scholars in Kindergarten through 5th grade and growing each year toward K–12. There’s no cost to apply or attend.
Have questions or want to learn more? Call us at (631) 864-7000 or email info@southshorecharterschool.
South Shore Charter School’s mission is to cultivate in our students the tenacity, integrity, and curiosity needed to become innovative and socially responsible leaders, ready to face and solve the ever-changing challenges facing our society.
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.
Character education is at the heart of what we do. Grounded in our GREAT values- Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, and Tenacity, we guide scholars to lead with integrity and realize their full potential.
Academic and social-emotional interventions are essential to our program, with targeted support for Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, and Title I scholars. These services are delivered in small groups throughout the year to meet the unique needs of our most vulnerable learners.
At South Shore Charter School, every lesson begins with an essential question to spark curiosity and guide inquiry. Scholars engage in knowledge utilization, the highest level of learning on the Marzano Taxonomy, to apply what they learn in meaningful, real-world ways.
South Shore scholars benefit from an extended school day and year, designed to maximize learning and prepare them for long-term success. Our day runs from 7:45am to 4:00pm, with 185 days of instruction annually. Scholars also have access to After School and Saturday Academy programs for additional support and enrichment.
At South Shore Charter School, scholars develop the foundations for health, wellness, and balance in a supportive environment that fosters ethical, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Each day begins with a 30-minute Morning Meeting focused on social-emotional learning.
South Shore Charter School scholars receive 165 minutes of ELA and 90 minutes of math instruction daily- laying a strong academic foundation for future success.
“If you want your child to thrive in a environment that builds character, sparks creativity, and drives academic excellence, this is the place.”
