named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Class Parent Representatives
Parent volunteers for each grade level who serve as liaisons between families and the PTA to support communication and engagement
Fundraising Initiatives
Organized efforts led by PTA co-chairs to raise funds that support student activities, clubs, and school events
PTA Meetings
Monthly meetings that connect parents, guardians, and school staff to share updates, discuss school priorities, and promote involvement in student life
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizes educational trips and guest programmingPlans and conducts educational trips for students to historically significant sites such as Philadelphia, upstate New York, and St. John the Divine cathedral, and hosts special seminars with guest speakers to enhance understanding of American history.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes parent involvement and school eventsPlans and hosts a variety of school events including Open Houses for prospective and admitted students, PSAL Sports Award Night, Poetry Café, and theatrical performances to foster community engagement and celebrate student achievement.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Oversees school planning and budget alignmentDevelops and monitors progress on the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan and ensures the school budget is aligned with educational goals.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provides college advising and research skill developmentOffers college guidance and advising services to support students throughout high school and during the college application process, and provides instruction in research skills, plagiarism, and proper citation practices.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Supports parent and guardian participation through PTA meetings and eventsOrganizes monthly in-person and virtual PTA meetings during the school year, typically lasting 45 minutes, to inform and connect members of the HSAS community, including school updates and Q&A sessions with school leadership such as Mr. Weiss.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Supports student academic and extracurricular programsSupports a range of student clubs, PSAL-sanctioned sports teams, and academic initiatives including Advanced Placement courses, honors-level and elective coursework, college-level classes at Lehman College, and individualized research projects with faculty guidance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$147K
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balance sheet
Total assets$367K
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Net assets$367K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Carin McLain — Director
- Carol Harrison Catena — Director
- Deborah Meyers — Director
- Heewon Brindle-Khyn — Director
- Marie Fornes — Director
- Melissa Goldsmith — Director
- Nerina Kustomji — Director
- Sara villagomez — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Drama Club Partner — Produced the theatrical performance of "Agatha Rex" with support from faculty advisor Ms. Paquette
- Jazz Band Partner — Collaborated with the Poetry Club on the Poetry Café event
- Lehman College Government — Hosts the High School of American Studies at Lehman College on its campus.
- Lehman College Partner — Collaborates on academic programming, providing access to college classes, campus library, athletic facilities, and faculty support for student research.
- Lehman College Partner — Hosts the High School of American Studies on its campus.
- Mr. Weiss Partner — School representative who attends every PTA meeting to provide updates and answer parent questions.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Administers the admissions process and SHSAT for the High School of American Studies.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Consults DOE guidelines for School Leadership Team structure and functions.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Employer of guidance counselors and administrative connection through school email addresses and phone system.
- Poetry Club Partner — Collaborated with the Jazz Band on the Poetry Café event
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.
- Collaborative School Leadershipmethodology: collaborative_school_leadershipBy involving parents and faculty in joint planning, budgeting, and goal-setting, we improve school effectiveness and community ownership because shared leadership fosters transparency, accountability, and more responsive educational strategies.
- College-Advising for Student Transitionsmethodology: college_advisingBy providing dedicated college advisors who support students continuously from high school through college planning, we improve post-secondary readiness and access because sustained, individualized guidance helps students navigate complex academic and financial systems.
- Experiential History Educationmethodology: experiential_history_educationBy using primary sources, literature, film, and creative techniques to teach history, we increase student engagement and understanding because experiential learning makes abstract historical concepts personally meaningful and memorable.
- Family-School Collaboration Modelmethodology: family-school_collaborationBy integrating parents and guardians as equal partners with school faculty in decision-making and programming, we strengthen student engagement and school outcomes because collaborative relationships increase trust, shared responsibility, and alignment between home and school environments.