CSSJ is not new to community service. We love giving back to our community, it’s in the name! We have an upcoming community service event called the Toy Drive. I interviewed one of CSSJ’s many lovely social workers, Sherry-Ann Jenkins. She had much to say on this topic. The toy drive is when we collect […]
Why Going to the Gym is Good for Students
As a student, it’s easy to forget about staying active with all the schoolwork and other responsibilities. But going to the gym can actually be beneficial for students. Some teachers and staff even work out when they can. Going to the gym helps in many ways Better Health: Regular workouts help you stay fit, build […]
Unforgettable Senior Journey: CSSJ Class of 2025 Redefines The Senior Trip
As the high school journey comes to an end for our seniors, CSSJ has many fun activities planned. The same activities that you will see every year are the College March, senior luncheon, prom, and decision day which rarely ever change. However, the one activity that the seniors do have a say is the senior […]
Ramadan Traditions: Fasting, Prayer, and Celebration
Ramadan is a holy month for the Muslims celebrated once a year in the Islamic calendar. It could be 29 or 30 days based on the moon phase. This is also known as the Hijri calendar to Muslims. Muslims started this calendar after a man named Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He and his followers destroyed pagan worship […]
Empowering Teens: Recognizing and Preventing Dating Violence
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month was a national effort to raise awareness of teen dating violence. 33% of women get sexually, physically and verbally abused, according to loveisrespect.org. It was has been observed every February since 2004. At CSSJ, Ms. Saini and Ashley created a wall installation for students to write anonymous personal experiences, definition […]
Dungeons and Dragons Club: “Pick Your Poison!”
Community School For Social Justice has opened students to join the gratifying and amusing club of Dungeons and Dragons hosted by 11th grade history educator: Anthony Bernardo, who has been the Dungeon Master since 2017 to 2025 and continuing. The club includes a summary of around 6-7 kids from various grades and whether they’re experienced […]
Senior Year at CSSJ: Looking Back and Stepping Forward
Senior year at Community School for Social Justice (CSSJ) brings a mix of excitement, pressure, and reflection. As the final year of high school approaches, seniors are focused on finishing strong, preparing for the future, and savoring their last year with friends and teachers. Reflecting on the Past For many seniors, this year is a […]
Donald Trump’s New Immigration Policy: How Does It Affect Immigrants?
You would assume that you are safe in schools, hospitals, and churches, but in this past week we have been shown that we are not. As soon as Donald Trump was inaugurated as the forty-seventh president of the United States, we saw him sign a flurry of executive orders. Many of which affect the immigrant […]
Guitar Heroes: CSSJ Students Find Their Beat
The guitar class at Community School for Social Justice helps students earn art credit and expand creativity. Students are learning the basics in how to play guitar like strumming a chord by brushing the strings with their fingers, finger positioning, barre chords, and basic chord shapes. Students use two types of guitar, electric guitar and […]
Ice skating trip with mentors and mentees
One of the best experiences of being mentors and mentees at CSSJ is going on trips together to build community and connect with each other. Mentors and mentees skated at an ice skating rink in Prospect Park on a chilly Monday morning in Brooklyn. As expected, some kids fell multiple times but got back up, […]