Public Charter • PK-8
Brookside Charter School
Our Mission
We empower students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We develop leaders who bravely make the world a more just place. We nurture the whole child, instill a growth mindset, and foster cultural competence.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Specialized Programs
Electives
- Band
- Drawing
- Drum/Percussion
- Instrumental Music
- Literature
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
Sports Programs
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cheerleading (Boys)
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Football
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Yoga
Clubs & Activities
- Book Club
- Coding
- Debate
- Environmental Club
- Math Team
- National Honor Society
- Peer Counseling
- Robotics
- Spirit Squad
- Student Government
- Yoga
Social Services
- BackSnack Program
- Dental Services
- Health Clinic
- Interpreters
- Learning Support Specialists
- School Breakfast
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
- Social Worker
- Therapist
- Vision Services
Family Engagement
- Classroom Volunteers
- Evening Family Events
- Family Appreciation Events
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Parent Communication App
- Parent Education Programs
- Parent-Community Association
- Parent-Teacher Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Brookside Charter is one the Kansas City schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy 8-question form – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.
*Note: If Brookside Charter does not have space, you may choose to remain on their waiting list.
Admission Preferences
- Siblings
- Alumni
Apply to Brookside
Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
61%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
27%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Exceeding
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Exceeding
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Crystal Johnson-Fields, Brookside Parent
I just wanted to express my appreciation and gratefulness of Brookside Charter. I have 2 children that attended Brookside Charter School. My oldest is now headed to high school and my youngest is headed to the 3rd grade at Brookside Charter.
Over the years we have endured all the compassion, kindness, positive reinforcement, support, patience and motivation to strive for greatness. The teachers and staff are nothing but amazing. They know all the students and parents on a first name basis. Anytime I’ve had a concern in regards to my child’s learning, I was able to get the help that was needed, no matter the time or day. The teachers are completely invested in the success of the children. You can feel the love from all the teachers and staff.
I greatly appreciate all the love and support through this journey we call education. With all being said my oldest is a straight A student, on the Principal Honor Roll, in National Junior Honor Society, on the Student Lighthouse Leadership Team and graduated with Honors.
I would highly recommend Brookside Charter to incoming students who Enter to Learn and Exit to Lead!