The Growing Up Green Charter School in Long Island City has found itself in the spotlight after a dramatic labor dispute. Leadership recently decided to end the teachers’ union by email, severing its relationship with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) after almost three years of contentious contract negotiations regarding compensation, evaluations, and the significant attrition of teachers. The school’s K-8 campus is operating at full capacity despite administrative turmoil. Growing Up Green is in the final stages of its annual spring admissions lottery results and preparing for upcoming middle school graduation milestones.

Q1. Is Growing Up Green Charter School about environmental learning?

Ans. Yes, sustainability and environmental education are part of student activities and classroom projects.

Q2. What is the school uniform?

Ans. Yes, students are usually asked to follow a dress code or uniform policy.

Q3. How can the students get admission?

Ans. Admission is usually through a lottery system at a public charter school.

Q4. Are there arts and enrichment programs?

Ans. Yes, students are allowed to participate in music, arts and other enrichment activities during the year.

Q5. Is parent participation encouraged by the school?

Ans. Yes, families are welcome to attend events, meetings and volunteer opportunities.