Excel 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 are proud that our students outperform students in both the city and the state on exams. But just as essential as academic rigor is our students’ joy.
Excel Lower Charter School is a K–4 public school in Canarsie, Brooklyn (CSD 18).
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 music, science and physical education weekly.
Meet The Team
At Excel Lower School, our leadership team is a group of committed educators:
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Principal: Anna Bear Dallis
Director of Operations: Denys Salas
Academic Director: Marisa Forbes-Ingram
Academic Director: Kristin Jefferson
Special Populations Coordinator: Maggie Westlake
Dean: Amaya Santos
Fast Facts
279 Students
279 Students
Grades K-4
CSD 18, Canarsie Brooklyn
Opened in 2011
“Excel is a school that can get me where I need to be academically and bring me success with confidence.”
– Tamia, Excel Student
All Lower Schools
Explore Lower
Located at:
655 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Email: Maria Gonzaga, DOO here.
Phone: (718) 703-4484
Empower Lower
Located at:
188 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Email: Dominique Stone-Maddix, DOO here.
Phone: (646) 246-5345
Excel Lower
Located at:
1077 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11236
Email: Denys Salas, DOO here.
Phone: (718) 303-3245
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Contact Us
Phone:
347-201-0744
E-mail:
information@explorenetwork.org
Mail:
Explore Schools
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
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