School Summary

- Principal
- Jocelyn Smith
jocelyn.smith@clevelandmetroschools.org - Phone
- 216-838-4200
- Hours of Operation
- 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Grades
- PreK-8
- School Type
- District
- Operated By
- CMSD
Mission
Charles Dickens prides itself on its safe
and vibrant learning environment that
engages the community in creating an
academic climate where every scholar has
the support he or she needs to succeed.
Students at Charles Dickens feel
welcomed and supported from the time
they enter the school, with caring and
nurturing educators that are committed
to providing quality customer service to
our parents, students and visitors.
Special Programs
As a STEAM school, Charles Dickens…
• Focuses its curriculum on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math,
all infused with state-of-the-art technology.
• Offers a variety of encore subjects: music, art, media, physical education, and
reading invention.
• Partners with the Thea Bowman Center to offer a tutoring program, and with
Junior Achievement, True2U, and Cleveland Fab Lab.
• Is proud to be a healthy school, encouraging wellness through physical activity,
healthy eating, and programs such as Special Olympics, basketball, track, Girls on
the Run, We Run This City for middle school, and yoga.