What they call their work
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awards annual student achievement and character recognitionsPresents the Marion Parsons Achievement Award and Ronald Hill School Spirit Award each year to fourth-grade students who exemplify academic excellence, moral character, kindness, perseverance, and school spirit.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Ensures Education Law 2-D compliance through website disclosuresMaintains compliance with New York State Education Law 2-D by hosting four mandatory and four recommended elements related to student data privacy and protection on its website.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates student and staff participation in school decision-makingSupports inclusive governance by enabling students and staff to contribute to school decisions, ensuring diverse perspectives are integrated into policy and practice.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts bi-monthly Parent Organization meetingsConvenes parent meetings every two months to promote parent involvement and engagement in the school community.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Implements district strategic plan focused on belongingServes as an embedded Implementation Team within the district’s Strategic Plan to advance goals related to fostering a sense of belonging across schools and the community.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates K-1 program for approximately 240 studentsRuns a Kindergarten through First Grade program serving around 240 students, providing foundational academic and social education.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operates K-12 public school districtManages a full K-12 public school system serving 1,900 students with 166 teachers and 135 support staff across four schools: primary, elementary, middle, and high school.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Provides academic and social support during elementary-to-high-school transitionOffers structured academic and social programming over four years to support students transitioning from elementary to high school, aiming to strengthen learning outcomes and social interaction skills.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Provides academically challenging and safe learning experiencesOffers rigorous academic programming designed to challenge students while maintaining a safe and ethical learning environment.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Provides professional development on diversity, equity, and inclusionEstablishes committees and initiatives to promote open dialogue and delivers training to staff on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics to support a safe and inclusive school environment.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Supports student academic and social-emotional growth monitoringUses assessment tools such as iReady and Panorama to help students track and develop their academic performance and social-emotional well-being.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Upgrades physical education facilities at OHMSImplements facility improvements to enhance physical education infrastructure at OHMS.
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Who they work with
- NYSED Government — Aligns professional learning with the NYSED CRSE Framework.
- New York State Education Department Government — Monitors compliance with Education Law 2-D mandates.
- Westhill Central School District Network — OHMS is a school within the Westhill Central School District.
- Westhill School District Network — OHMS PARENT COUNCIL operates within the Westhill School District as part of its high school community.
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.
- Data-Informed Interventionmethodology: data-driven-interventionBy using academic and social-emotional data from tools like iReady and Panorama, the organization identifies and supports student needs early, because timely, evidence-based interventions improve both learning and well-being outcomes.
- Family and Community Engagement Modelmethodology: family-engagementBy involving parents and community members in school life and decision-making, the organization strengthens student support systems and school culture, because family and community participation increases belonging, accountability, and institutional trust.
- Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating academic and social activities, the organization supports well-rounded development during critical educational transitions, because combined engagement fosters stronger student outcomes, happiness, and lifelong learning.
- Inclusive Decision-Makingmethodology: inclusive-decision-makingBy involving students and staff in shared governance, the organization enhances school success, because inclusive participation increases ownership, engagement, and alignment with community needs.