The creation of Cambria School of Excellence is a direct outgrowth and continuation of the work of Cambria Center for the Gifted Child (CCGC). Over the first twenty nine (29) years, graduates and parents had long voiced complaints regarding the lack of quality middle school programs which would continue the rigorous accelerated academic program while maintaining small classrooms and a nurturing environment.
Started in 1980, CCGC had developed an outstanding reputation in servicing pre-School to 5th grade students. During that time, many graduates attended many of the elite private independent prep schools and programs such as Prep for Prep and Early Steps. Those unwilling to leave the Queens area felt a lack of decent options to continue what began at CCGC. Finally, Cambria School of Excellence (CSE) began in September 2009 with its first group of 6th grade students.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission at CSE is to provide a rigorous academic program which will produce critical thinkers who solve problems while being ethical and socially responsible. It is our goal to provide an environment for the cultivation of self-confidence, leadership, character and excellence.
We believe that:
• Every student possesses a wide range of talents and strengths which, if realized, will lead purposeful and fulfilled lives.
• Every student should be exposed to the basic value of entrepreneurship and public speaking.
• Parental involvement in the education of children is a major key to student success.
• Students must see themselves as lifelong learners who are preparing to meet the challenges of a complex ever-changing world.
• Every student should be exposed to value-building qualities of character through community service to Quest International character development curriculum. This will lead to a life of integrity, ethical social value in service to a global community.
• Every student should be competent in the ever-changing world of technology.
