Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School

Formerly known as Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School

1137 Herkimer Street, 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11233

T: (718) 250-5765

Welcome to Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School is located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Ocean Hill. Students have the opportunity to attend Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School for grades 5 to 8, and to continue on to an Uncommon high school for grades 9 to 12.

10+ Years

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School opened in August 2010 with a class of 80 students in 5th grade.

Grades 5-8

We are a middle school serving grades 5 to 8.

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Academics and Culture

Excellence in Learning

We provide all students with a rigorous curriculum that prepares them for college and beyond. We have a longer school day and school year to allow for more learning time, and provide after-school tutoring to ensure that all of our students meet our high academic expectations.

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Excellence in Character

To get our students through the long climb to college, Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School instills in our students the personal qualities they will need to succeed. Our students follow, and families are expected to support, the school's Code of Conduct. Students wear uniforms and are expected to uphold the school's Core Values.

Excellence in Teaching

Our staff are smart, committed, and experienced individuals who work tirelessly to achieve outstanding academic results in their classrooms. We are committed to providing our teachers with the necessary tools to succeed and grow professionally.

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A Typical School Day

Uncommon Schools NYC provides students with an education experience that combines joy, rigor, and hard work every day. Students are taught that hard work is a prerequisite for success. Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School ensures that all students receive a well-rounded education that will prepare them for success in high school, as well as college and beyond.

Emphasis on College

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School begins educating students about the importance of college from day one and continues doing so through college readiness activities found in middle and high school. The goal is for freshman year of college to become a natural extension of graduating from high school.

Longer School Day and Year

To ensure that every student masters each and every standard, we provide students with a longer school day and longer year. We also provide homework help and after-school tutoring, Saturday School for students who need extra support, and double periods of English and Math daily.

Structure and Order

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School provides its students with a calm, safe, and orderly environment to maximize learning time. All students wear uniforms, and receive constant feedback for continuous academic and self-development.

Targeted Curriculum and Assessment

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School develops its curriculum directly from the New York State Learning Standards that ensures students master a core set of basic academic skills before mastering higher-level material. We also use internally developed assessments to build a culture of continuous reflection and improvement.

Enrichment

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School is the only middle school with a fully developed music curriculum. Our 7th and 8th graders are "matched" with an instrument, and study multiple days per week with five professional musicians to develop their skills and perform on stage.

Partnering with Families

We hold families—our most important community partners—to high expectations, and we assume that they will hold us to equally high standards. Families ensure that their children arrive at school on time every day, in uniform, and ready to learn. Families check that students complete their homework each night. They support the school in enforcing the Code of Conduct. Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School communicates with families frequently to share successes and discuss challenges.