Exceed Lower School
Our Program
Our instructional program is based on the belief that all students can meet high expectations when provided the right environment and resources to achieve.
We work to be truly inclusive – and put this value into action building strong relationships among our staff, students and families.
Serving students in kindergarten through 5th grade, Exceed Lower Charter School is located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (CSD 17).
School Highlights
- Our Common Core aligned curricula emphasizes critical thinking and rigor, helping our students develop the skills they need for college-preparatory high schools.
- Our school day and year are extended to provide students with 25% more instructional time than a traditional public school.
- Our students participate in a wide array of enrichment activities — including art, music, science and physical education weekly.
Meet The Team
At Exceed Lower School, our leadership team is a group of committed educators:
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Principal: Marcus Findlay
Academic Director (K-2): Vickki Hill
Special Populations Director: Audrey Davis
Special Populations Manager: Lauren Bowden
Director of Operations: Caitlin Davidson
Dean of Students: Claudinette Fetus
Upcoming Events
- Want to take a tour of Exceed Lower? We have open house and information sessions available. Stop by the main office to schedule a date, we can also be reached at (718) 989-6702.
- Our 2022-2023 calendar is now available! Please follow the link to view upcoming dates for the school year.
- We welcome members of the community to attend our scheduled board meetings. All meetings begin at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda.
Fast Facts
270 Students
Grades K-5
CSD 17, Crown Heights Brooklyn
Opened in 2012
“Explore Schools means a place for me to learn and have fun and to be myself. I get a good education to help me get to a college-preparatory high school. I can learn and be successful here.”
– Nairobee, Exceed Charter School Student
All Lower Schools
Explore Lower
Located at:
655 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Email: Calvin Massiah, DOO at
cmassiah@explorenetwork.org
Phone: (718) 703-4484
Empower Lower
Located at:
188 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Email: Stefani Gospodinova, DOO at
sgospodinova@explorenetwork.org
Phone: (646) 246-5345
Excel Lower
Located at:
1077 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11236
Email: Claudia Tjong, DOO at
ctjong@explorenetwork.org
Phone: (718) 303-3245
Exceed lower
Located at:
443 St. Marks Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11238
Email: LaKiesha George, Principal at
lgeorge@explorenetwork.org
Phone: (347) 609-3918
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Contact Us
Phone:
347-201-0744
E-mail:
information@explorenetwork.org
Mail:
Explore Schools
20 Jay Street, Suite 211
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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