named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Classical Education Program
Rigorous Pre-K–8 curriculum emphasizing Greek and Latin languages, Socratic questioning, and classical studies to prepare students for top high schools.
Greek Mythology Curriculum
Integrated K–8 program teaching Greek mythology and culture as part of the classical education framework.
In-Class Chess Program
Enrichment program funded by PTA snack sale proceeds, promoting strategic thinking and cognitive development.
Paideia Seminar
Monthly (increasing to bi-monthly) Socratic seminars for students in grades K–8 to develop critical thinking, discussion skills, and intellectual rigor.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Conduct school admissions through public lotteriesAdministers student admissions through public school lotteries conducted annually in early April, in compliance with charter school regulations.
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Deliver a classical education with enhanced Greek and Latin language instructionProvides a rigorous classical education using a standards-based curriculum enriched by instruction in Greek and Latin languages, including a dedicated Greek Mythology curriculum for grades K–8 and high-quality Greek language instruction focused on accurate language acquisition.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate tuition-free public charter schools for Pre-K through 8th grade studentsRuns two campuses in New York City—Park Slope and Staten Island—providing tuition-free education to students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, with the Staten Island campus expanding to 8th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. The schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and adhere to a nondiscriminatory policy in admissions and programming.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Prepare students for competitive high schools and global citizenshipPrepares students intellectually, socially, and emotionally for admission to and success in top New York City high schools, including Brooklyn Tech, Stuyvesant, and LaGuardia. Supports eighth-grade students in securing $338,910 in Catholic high school scholarships and gaining placement in competitive academic and arts-focused high schools for 2026.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Provide ongoing academic and personal development support for studentsOffers continuous academic support from kindergarten through fourth grade and maintains a supportive, challenging learning environment for elementary and middle school students. Dedicated teaching staff support students’ academic and personal development across both campuses.
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Youth & Community Chess Education 1 activity
- Support in-class chess program through snack salesUses proceeds from snack sales to fund and sustain the in-class chess program, integrating strategic thinking into student learning.
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Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
- Use classical teaching methods including Socratic questioning and Paideia SeminarsEmploys didactic instruction, coaching, and Socratic questioning in daily teaching. Conducts Paideia Seminars for students in grades K–8 approximately once per month (increasing to twice monthly) at both campuses since 2005 (Park Slope) and 2018 (Staten Island), using them to foster intellectual rigor, goal-setting, self-reflection, and college and career readiness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2019
revenue
Total revenue$8.99M
Contributions & grants$455K5%
Program service revenue$8.52M95%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$8.84M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.43M
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.31M
Cash$1.41M
Investments$0
Liabilities$10.71M
Net assets$1.60M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
1 years on record · 2019–2019
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2019
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRISTINA TETTONIS | PRINCIPAL | 35 | $306K |
| JOY PRETRAKOS | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 35 | $179K |
| NATASHA CABAN | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | 40 | $159K |
| PETROS FOURNIOTIS | DEAN OF DANCE & THEATRE | 40 | $134K |
| CHRISTINA PORTELOS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS. | 35 | $129K |
board members · 9
- BASIL DEAN ANGELAKOS — BOARD MEMBER
- BIANCA RAJPERSAUD — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES CAPETANAKIS — CHAIRMAN
- DR LIANA THEODORATOU — BOARD MEMBER
- EFFIE LEKAS — BOARD MEMBER
- GRAZIA SVOKOS — BOARD MEMBER
- HARVEY NEWMAN — SECRETARY
- NIKIFOROS MATTHEWS — BOARD MEMBER
- NIKOLAOS LEONARDOS — TREASURER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Greek Ministry of Education Partner — Collaborates with the Greek Ministry of Education, reflecting the school's Hellenic cultural and educational focus.
- Paideia Institute Partner — Partners with the Paideia Institute to implement Paideia Seminars in K–8 classrooms.
- Staten Island Campus Partner — Coordinates admissions process with the Park Slope campus for Pre-K–8th grade enrollment.
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 with Socratic and Paideia Methodsmethodology: classical_educationBy grounding the curriculum in classical education and integrating the study of Greek and Latin with Socratic questioning and Paideia Seminars, the school fosters deep intellectual engagement, critical thinking, and academic rigor because these methods promote active inquiry, cumulative understanding, and disciplined discourse.
- Holistic Student Development through Structured and Supportive Environmentmethodology: holistic_student_developmentBy combining rigorous academics with social and emotional support in a safe, structured, and encouraging environment, the school enables holistic student development because this integrated approach ensures intellectual, emotional, and social growth necessary for success in competitive high schools.