Mission
Goals
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School will be the premier health science secondary school in the United States, as evidenced by graduation rates, college acceptances, and alumni employment in related fields. Scholars will graduate with specific health goals for their future lives and broaden these goals to include their loved ones. They will demonstrate their knowledge of health care in a culminating practicum ensuring that their academic knowledge has blossomed into tangible health care skills, which includes certification as an EMT.
JOIN US
TODAY
Our Journey
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School provides our Scholars with a nurturing and challenging educational experience to develop their abilities and address the health and economic disparities in our community. Upon graduation our Scholars will be prepared for the highest levels of college achievement, gainful employment as certified health care professionals, and a commitment to serve others as they pursue rewarding lives and respected careers for themselves.
Values
Our core values are infused in the everyday life of our school. Our school and our founder, Urban Health Plan hold these values in the highest regard.
EXCELLENCE
Excellence drives everything we do. We maintain a laser focus on high academic performance through continuous improvement and innovation with the goal of making a positive change in our world.
SCHOLAR AND EMPOWERMENT CENTERED
We cultivate and support a learning environment that inspires and empowers each scholar to own their goals, decisions, achievements, and lives.
ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION
We embrace our differences and strive to be non-judgmental and inclusive by establishing compassionate and respectful relationships that build self-worth and self-esteem.
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are a school community that is interdependent and supportive of each other. We carry this value to create a greater community that will result in a better world.
EDUCATION AND HEALTH EQUITY
Equitable access to education and healthcare lead to a successful school community. We support and reinforce a school culture where children will attain an excellent education and are assured quality healthcare.
CELEBRATION
We take pride in our accomplishments. We recognize the small and big achievements of staff, scholars, families, and the institutional partner, Urban Health Plan.
Our Partners
In September 2010, Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School, a 6 to 12th-grade school, opened its doors to provide an equitable education to the South Bronx community. Urban Health Plan is a system of community health centers throughout the Bronx, Corona Queens, and Central Harlem, serving more than 90,000 individuals each year. This school fulfilled Dr. Izquierdo’s vision of building a pipeline of health professionals.
Creed
As a Scholar of Health Science School, I will:
Strive to see and understand the truth.
Commit to self-improvement.
Speak the truth, use pleasant speech, and talk only with a positive purpose.
Always act in a way that does not harm others.
Work to earn a living in a righteous way.
Remember that without positive effort nothing good can be achieved.
Be mindful. Concentrate on wholesome thoughts and actions.