named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ARS Science Program
Hands-on science curriculum that encourages student-driven inquiry and real-time exploration of current scientific events, such as earthquakes and solar eclipses
Before and After School Programs
Extended day care and enrichment services for students before and after regular school hours
Bridges Math Program
Comprehensive mathematics curriculum used from Junior Kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and student engagement
Community Service
Program encouraging students to engage in age-appropriate service learning and social responsibility initiatives
Enrichment Classes
Curriculum-integrated enrichment offerings in arts, ethics, and physical education designed to support holistic student development
Physical Education Program
Structured physical fitness program aligned with NYC Department of Education standards, including regular assessments and activities to promote physical health and coordination
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Administer standardized academic assessmentsConducts CTP (Comprehensive Testing Program) assessments during a dedicated testing week to evaluate student academic performance.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate parent and family engagementOffers monthly in-person and virtual meetings for parents and hosts small-group Parent Talks through membership in NYC Parents in Action, focusing on child development and related topics.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Foster an inclusive educational environmentOperates a non-sectarian, co-educational school that emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect, welcoming families of all configurations and backgrounds.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host recurring school and community eventsOrganizes annual and recurring events including a Halloween Party, Book Fair, Spring Fling, holiday concert, Field Day, graduation ceremony, Welcome Back Picnic, and Grandparents and Special Friends Day to build community among students, families, and staff.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Implement specialized academic curricula and responsive science instructionDelivers evidence-based math instruction using the Bridges math program from Junior-Kindergarten through grade 5, linked to improved standardized test scores and high engagement. Also provides immediate, student-centered science lessons in response to real-world events such as earthquakes and solar eclipses, including off-site observational activities in Central Park with proper safety equipment.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate an independent elementary schoolProvides a structured educational program for students from Junior-Kindergarten through 5th Grade, integrating academics, arts, ethics, and physical education within an innovative and creative teaching framework. The school maintains small class sizes with no more than 12 students per class and a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio to support individualized learning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.66M
Contributions & grants$387K23%
Program service revenue$1.26M76%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$2.28M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$1.00M
Investments$0
Liabilities$424K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -21.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Brinton Parson | Head of School | 40 | $100K |
board members · 11
- Amy Lokhin — Trustee
- Eli Leaderman — Chairman
- Jennifer Rowe — Treasurer
- Jingying Wu — Trustee
- John Fishman — Trustee
- Katrina Engleman — Secretary
- Melissa Seifried — Vice Chairman
- Michelle Strong — Trustee
- Nancy Hughes — Trustee
- Sarah Contamicholos — Trustee
- Solomane Sirleaf — Treasurer
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Laura Yi Partner — Leads the implementation of the Bridges Math Program and runs the ARS science program.
- NYC Parents in Action Partner — Collaborates to offer Parent Talks focused on child development and related issues.
- Second Presbyterian Church Government — Historically affiliated with the Second Presbyterian Church; the school was originally endowed by a member of its congregation and shared its location until moving independently.
strategies · 4
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.
- Holistic Development Through Integrated Curriculummethodology: holistic-educationBy integrating academic instruction with the arts, ethics, physical education, and social-emotional learning within a creative teaching framework, the school supports holistic student development because balanced intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth leads to more engaged and resilient learners.
- Small Class Size for Individualized Attentionmethodology: small_class_sizeBy maintaining small class sizes, the school enhances individualized student attention, thereby improving academic engagement, learning outcomes, and emotional development because reduced student-teacher ratios allow for tailored instruction and stronger relational support.
- Social-Emotional Monitoring via Peer Systemsmethodology: social-emotional monitoring through peer nominationBy using a weekly peer nomination and seating request system, teachers proactively identify social isolation and bullying to support emotional well-being because early detection through student self-expression enables timely intervention and strengthens inclusion.
- Student-Driven Inquiry to Foster Engagement and Critical Thinkingmethodology: student-driven inquiryBy incorporating student-driven inquiry and current events into the curriculum, the school increases student engagement and develops critical thinking because relevance to real-world contexts motivates deeper learning and intellectual ownership.