Multicultural & Linguistically Affirming Education

At American Dream Charter School II, we believe that students’ languages, cultures, and lived experiences are powerful assets in their academic growth. Our school is rooted in the belief that honoring identity strengthens learning, builds confidence, and prepares students to thrive in diverse academic and professional spaces.

ADCS II serves a richly bilingual and multicultural community in Northern Manhattan. Through our dual-language model and culturally responsive instruction, students engage with multiple perspectives, histories, and traditions while developing strong academic skills in Spanish and English. This approach fosters critical thinking, empathy, and collaboration — skills that are essential for success in college, careers, and civic life.

While we celebrate cultural identity, we also maintain high academic expectations across all subject areas, including English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. By combining linguistic and cultural strengths with a rigorous academic foundation, ADCS II prepares students to communicate effectively, think globally, and contribute meaningfully to an interconnected world.