named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Declamation
Students memorize and recite classical texts in English and History classes, with public performances including the prestigious Prize Declamation.
Discipuli Support System
Comprehensive academic and social-emotional support including counseling, office hours, and grade-level advising to ensure student success in the IB program.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Rigorous college-level curriculum for all students, including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) requirements.
Legati Program
Student ambassador program where selected students lead tours and represent the school to prospective families and visitors.
Socratic Seminar
Student-led discussions based on annotated texts, designed to foster independent critical thinking and dialogue without teacher direction.
Student Senate
Elected student body that meets with school leadership to advocate for peers and contribute to school community decisions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Conduct fundraising and advocacy for school resourcesEngages in fundraising and advocacy efforts to provide resources for students, families, and faculty, with a focus on parent and alumni engagement and addressing school space needs, using charitable contributions to support IB programs, extracurriculars, sports, arts, and college readiness.
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Deliver classical education with Latin and Greek instructionProvides a classical education featuring instruction in Latin and Greek within a rigorous academic environment to prepare students for college and leadership roles. This includes maintaining a structured daily schedule starting at 8:20 a.m. and supporting International Baccalaureate (IB) World School status through funding and programming.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate extracurricular and after-school programsOffers 43 extracurricular programs, including sports, arts, and college preparation, with after-school activities extending up to three hours beyond the final bell to support student engagement and development.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organize community wellness and social eventsPlans and hosts community events focused on social, emotional, and physical health and wellness to strengthen connections among students, families, and staff at Brooklyn Latin School.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Support student leadership developmentDevelops leadership capacity among students to prepare them for roles as community leaders, integrated within the academic and extracurricular framework of the school.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintain parent and guardian engagement through structured associationAutomatically includes all parents and guardians of Brooklyn Latin School students as members of the Parent Association, granting them rights to attend events, vote for officers, and approve PA actions, while operating as an all-volunteer organization that relies on family participation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$55K70%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$66K
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$41K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +18.0%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Ansley Samson Partner — Co-President of the Brooklyn Latin School Parent Association for 2023-2024.
- BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION Partner — Collaborates with the school administration to support students and families.
- Brooklyn Latin School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support families and student community
- NYSED Government — Partner for parent and stakeholder feedback via the NYSED Parent Dashboard.
- New York City Department of Education Government — PA operates under NYC DOE Regulation A-660, indicating an official affiliation with the public school system.
- Stuart Hoffman Partner — Co-President of the Brooklyn Latin School Parent Association for 2023-2024.
- The Brooklyn Latin School Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial support raised by Friends of TBLS.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Classical Education for Leadership and Civic Developmentmethodology: classical-education-leadership-modelBy grounding students in classical education through Latin and Greek studies within a rigorous academic environment, the organization develops student leadership and deepens understanding of societal foundations, because engagement with classical texts and disciplined learning cultivates civic responsibility and service-oriented leadership.
- Family and Community Engagement as Foundational Supportmethodology: community-driven engagementBy actively engaging parents, guardians, and families through structured association activities, sustained communication, and collaborative partnerships, the organization strengthens school-community cohesion and supports student success, because family involvement increases engagement, resource mobilization, and institutional stability.