THE AECI CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK
AECI 1: 838 BROOK AVENUE, BRONX NY 10451 | AECI 2: 111 E 164 STREET, BRONX, NY 10452
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Now Accepting Applications for 2026–2027!!

Building the Next Generation
of Architects & Engineers

AECI 1 Charter School offers a rigorous college-prep program in Architecture, Engineering & Construction — right here in the Bronx. Grades 6–12.

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🎓 Middle School Open! Now accepting applications for 6th & 7th grade — 2026
97% Graduation Rate
100% College Acceptance
100% Parent Satisfaction
6–12 Grades Served

Who We Are

Mission & Beliefs

AECI 1 Charter School cultivates a community of empowered learners driven by values, fostering academic excellence and personal growth — nurturing individuals who embody integrity, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

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Our Mission

The mission of AECI is to create a rigorous college-prep academic program that provides students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to pursue a path leading to college and/or a career in the architecture, engineering, or construction industries.

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Our Beliefs

AECI believes that all of our students have the potential to be successful students and citizens. All staff members work together to ensure that every student's academic, emotional, and social development is supported, cultivated, and challenged throughout their time at AECI.

AECI students working on architectural projects

The AECI 1 Program

Architectural Program

AECI's architectural program offers a comprehensive curriculum featuring a rigorous sequence of classes, complemented by pre-college programs and internships — all designed to prepare students for real-world practice in architecture and construction.

  • Architectural Drawing
  • Architectural Drafting & AutoCAD
  • 3D Modeling: SketchUp
  • 3D Modeling: Autodesk Revit
  • College Portfolio Development
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Who We Work With

Our Partners

ACE Mentor Program of America
Dreamyard Project, Inc.
School of Visual Arts
The Center for Architecture
Cooper Union Outreach
Cooper Union Saturday Program
Cooper Union STEM
Prioleau Development Group
NY State Summer Intensive Arts
Parsons Scholars

What We Stand For

AECI Core Values

These qualities define who we are as individuals and as a school.

Students demonstrating perseverance
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Perseverance

Showing determination in the face of adversity.

Students achieving goals
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Achievement

Reaching rigorous goals through discipline, effort, and courage.

Students demonstrating integrity
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Integrity

Making choices that show honesty and strong moral principles through one's actions.

Students demonstrating respect
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Respect

Demonstrating consideration and care for the feelings, beliefs, and values of ourselves and others.

Plan Ahead

2026–2027 School Calendar

School Closed
Academic Milestone
PD / Conference
Testing
Key Milestone
September 2026
Thursday, September 3
All staff reports to Network PD
PD Day
Friday, September 4
All staff report to their respective schools for PD
PD Day
Monday, September 7
Labor Day — Schools Closed
School Closed
Tuesday, September 8
All staff report to their respective schools for PD
PD Day
Wednesday, September 9
First Day of School for AECI Network (DOE Goes Back the 10th)
First Day
Monday, September 21
Yom Kippur — Schools Closed
School Closed
October 2026
Monday, October 12
Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day — Schools Closed
School Closed
Thursday, October 15
Q1 Progress Report
Academic
November 2026
Tuesday, November 3
Election Day — Regular school day for staff and students (DOE Closed)
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day — Schools Closed
School Closed
Friday, November 13
End of Q1
Academic
Thursday, November 19
Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00–3:00 pm & 5:00–7:00 pm) — ½ day for students
Conference
Monday – Friday, November 23–27
Thanksgiving Recess — Schools Closed
School Closed
December 2026
Thursday, December 17
Q2 Progress Report
Academic
Thursday, December 24 – Friday, January 1
Winter Recess — Schools Closed
School Closed
January 2027
Monday, January 4
Students & Staff Return
Key Date
Monday, January 18
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Schools Closed
School Closed
Monday, January 25
End of Q2
Academic
Tuesday – Friday, January 26–29
Regents Administration
Testing
February 2027
Monday, February 1
PD Day — No Students in Attendance
PD Day
Monday – Friday, February 15–19
Mid-Winter Recess — Schools Closed
School Closed
March 2027
Tuesday, March 9
Eid al-Fitr — Schools Closed
School Closed
Thursday, March 11
Q3 Progress Report
Academic
Friday, March 26
Good Friday — Schools Closed
School Closed
April 2027
Thursday, April 1
End of Q3
Academic
Thursday, April 15
Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00–3:00 pm & 5:00–7:00 pm) — ½ day for students
Conference
Thursday, April 22 – Friday, April 30
Spring Recess — Schools Closed
School Closed
May 2027
Friday, May 7
Q4 Progress Report
Academic
Monday, May 17
Eid al-Adha / Anniversary Day — Schools Closed
School Closed
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day — Schools Closed
School Closed
June 2027
Tuesday, June 8
Clerical Day NYCDOE — Regular school day for staff and students
Thursday, June 10
Chancellor's Day NYCDOE — Regular school day for staff and students
Friday, June 11
End of Q4
Academic
Tuesday – Friday, June 15–18 & Monday – Friday, June 21–25
Regents Administration
Testing
Monday, June 28
Last Day of School for Students
Last Day

Ready to Join AECI 1?

Applications are open for Grades 6, 7, and 9–12 for the 2025–2026 school year.

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AECI 1 Charter School

The NYC Charter School for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries — Grades 6–12, Bronx, NY

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838 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY 10451

(646) 400-5566 info@aecischools.org

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