BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CS

Bear Creek Community CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Bear Creek Community CS school district, located in Bear Creek Township, PA with about 468 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Bear Creek Community CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bear Creek Community Charter School (BCCCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades Kindergarten through eighth. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with environmental education, taking advantage of its unique location in the natural landscape of the Pocono Mountains. Their educational model focuses on small class sizes and a student-centered approach, aiming to foster critical thinking, community responsibility, and individual character development.

In addition to its core academic offerings, BCCCS is known for its "School-Wide Enrichment Model," which provides students with opportunities to pursue personal interests and talents beyond the standard classroom curriculum. The school maintains a strong emphasis on technology integration and parent involvement, operating as a community-focused institution that seeks to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By blending traditional academics with hands-on, experiential learning, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment for the families of Luzerne County.

For more information, contact Bear Creek Community CS at (570) 820-4070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.