Head of School Blog

Dr. Francis Tabone

 

Head of School Newsletter – December ’22

Afterschool and MoreI write a lot about “getting back to normal,” but it seems to be taking longer than expected. Slowly but surely, the multilayers of school operations, social relationships, and work habits are beginning to look like they did before COVID. For...

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Head of School Newsletter – October ’22

Patience & Understanding (in these Stressful Times)Parent stress increased substantially during COVID-19 closures and has not returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. According to the National Library of Medicine, one-in-five parents reported high stress during the...

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Grammar School

Grades K-8

  • Multi-faceted curriculum focused on integrating academics, life skills, and social/emotional growth 
  • Small classes (8-12 students).
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Academy

Grades 9-12

  • Rigorous academics and integrated therapeutic programs 
  • Internship program and community-based learning
  • Afterschool and athletics
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SKILLs

18 to 21-year-olds

  • Real-world experiential learning to help young adults round out their academic, social, and life skills. 
  • Internship program and community-based learning
  • Transition counseling and planning
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Independence through Education from K through 21

Additional Programs

Our Approach to Education

At Cooke, we are driven by the belief that all children deserve an education that leads to an independent future—one in which they can be included as integral members of their community.

Strength-based learning
Robust academics
Integrated therapeutic services
Community inclusion
Transition planning
Parents as partners
Commitment to diversity

Accreditation

Cooke School is proud to be accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. Cooke Upper School is registered as a high school with the New York Board of Regents and can award New York state diplomas.

School Contact Information

Cooke School and Institute
Lower, Middle and Upper School
(Grades K-12)
1713 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10029
646-273-5555
schooladmin@cookeschool.org

Cooke Transitions 
(Ages 18-21)
60 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012
646-273-5555
transitions@cookeschool.org