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A Tuition Free Public Charter School In The City Of Albany for Students K-4

HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL

We Believe Scholars Can Achieve Academic Excellence While Developing Exceptional Character.

We embrace an educational philosophy of love and hard work coupled with a rigorous curriculum grounded in basic skills, outstanding literature, and moral virtues. HJCS provides a nurturing environment of high expectations and accountability that equips all scholars with the choice to determine their success in life.

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The Mission of Henry Johnson Charter School is to ensure that all scholars reach the highest levels of scholastic achievement in an environment that instills character, virtue, and “habits of mind” that ensure success both within and outside the classroom: diligence, courage, respect, self-reliance, duty, and responsibility.

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Earlier this school year in art class HJCS scholars in 3rd and 4th grade learned about the process of writing and illustrating comic books. Each 3rd and 4th grade class selected a classic fairy tale, then rewrote it, redesigned the characters, and illustrated the story in comic book form.

These books were professionally published and are currently in the process of being distributed to bookstores like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, etc. as well as local libraries. Look for those titles online soon!

We were also invited to present our new books at the Albany Comic Con this past weekend and many of our scholar-artists were able to display, talk about, and promote their artwork and comic books at a real comic book convention! The scholars had a great time at Albany Comic-Con and got to feel what it's like to be published comic book authors.
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Our scholars lit up the school with their performances and artwork! During our HJCS Concert and Art Show, we were reminded of what happens when talent, confidence, and creativity come together. So proud of the hard work they put into this concert and art showcase! Check below for links to the art show and concert.

Drop a ⭐ in the comments to celebrate our scholars!

HJCS concert: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhgkoFK5Oek&t=233s

Scholar artwork: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk8g8APKw3Q&t=2s
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Our kindergarten scientists had the sweetest experience watching tiny caterpillars grow, change, and transform into beautiful butterflies! 🐛🦋 Today we released them, and some even stayed long enough to let us gently hold them before flying away. Such a magical way to learn about life cycles, patience, and nature! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

Today, May 21st, we will be celebrating our Henry Johnson Charter School Concert and Art Show! This event will be from 6pm-7pm, and all scholars will have the opportunity to perform songs prepared in Music Class. Artwork from all grade levels will also be on display after the concert. Doors open at 5:45. Feel free to dress up for this special event, but HJCS uniforms are okay, too. ... See MoreSee Less

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Diligent Scholars

We do more than graduate students. We have happy graduates on their way to higher levels of success.

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We all work diligently in the spirit of excellence, like our namesake Sergeant Henry Johnson

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Wonderful Experience

“ HJCS was a wonderful experience for my children as well as myself. If their school went up to high school my children would still be there. I haven’t seen a school take so much interest in a child’s education in any other school!!! HJCS it top notch!!! ”

AnGelique Dow

Parent

Best School Ever

“ HJCS was a wonderful experience for my children as well as myself. If their school went up to high school my children would still be there. I haven’t seen a school take so much interest in a child’s education in any other school!!! HJCS it top notch!!! ”

Dwan Rieffannacht

Parent

Awesome services

“I love this school my kids have been going there for 3 years now the teachers and staff go beyond their title for the scholars thank god for the loving and caring teachers and staff at H.J.C.S.”

Twana Taylor

Parent