Beginning with Children Charter School 2 – Elementary School

Beginning with Children Charter School 2 - Elementary School is a charter school in Brooklyn, NY. This free, public school serves students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The school provides a well-rounded core curriculum where all students receive music, visual arts, science, and physical education twice a week.

The school's approach focuses on teaching the whole child and fostering a nurturing community that develops character through G.R.I.T. (Good Judgment, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork). Students participate in over 60 field trips and out-of-the-classroom learning experiences annually. The school offers a robust, free afterschool program featuring various electives such as culinary, yoga, robotics, martial fitness, architecture club, and formal sports teams including soccer, basketball, baseball, and cheerleading/dance.

Located on Heyward St, the school is a short walk from Harmony Triangle and sits near Union Avenue and Broadway.

Beginning with Children Charter School 2 is recognized as a New York State High Performing Reward School for excellence in academics. The school has a strong track record of success since opening in 2012, notably being one of only 63 schools in NYC to receive distinction for outstanding achievement in ELA and Math.

The school provides a rich educational environment for students in Brooklyn.