Building Character…
Achieving Excellence
Serving families in Albany and surrounding districts since 2007.
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.
Our Mission
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.
We serve families in Albany and Surrounding districts since 2007.
We do more than graduate students. We have happy graduates on their way to higher levels of success.
We don’t just teach, we laugh & play harder.
We all work diligently in the spirit of excellence, like our namesake Sergeant Henry Johnson
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The Henry Johnson Charter School (HJCS) stands in steadfast support of the renaming of Fort Polk to Fort Johnson, honoring the legacy of Sergeant Henry Johnson, a distinguished World War I hero from our community.
Sergeant Johnson's extraordinary courage and selflessness during the war exemplify the highest ideals of service and sacrifice. His actions, including single-handedly repelling a German attack, saved the lives of his comrades and earned him the Croix de Guerre. Despite facing racial prejudice and being denied recognition for decades, his heroism was eventually acknowledged with the Medal of Honor in 2015, a testament to his unwavering dedication and valor.
The decision to rename Fort Polk to Fort Johnson is a significant step in rectifying historical injustices and ensuring that the contributions of all service members are recognized, regardless of race. This change not only honors Sergeant Johnson's legacy but also serves as an enduring symbol of the values we strive to instill in our students: diligence, courage, respect, self-reliance, duty, and responsibility.
At HJCS, we are committed to educating our students about the rich and diverse history of our nation. The story of Sergeant Henry Johnson provides a powerful example of resilience and patriotism that will inspire future generations.
We commend the efforts of all those who advocated for this renaming and reaffirm our dedication to fostering an inclusive and respectful community where the contributions of all individuals are celebrated. ... See MoreSee Less
Albany reacts to Fort Johnson military base renaming
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Sgt. William Henry Johnson was a Black World War I veteran from Albany, part of the famed Harlem Hellfighters, who single-handedly fought off German soldiers to save other American troops. He was a…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Check out our scholars who participated in Henry Johnson Day in Washington Park yesterday. ... See MoreSee Less
At Henry Johnson Day, calls to protect a war hero's legacy
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They reflected on his legacy of patriotism, but also activism.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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