named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chesterton Academy of St. Therese
High school program for grades 9-12 offering a classical liberal arts curriculum with Socratic seminars, spiritual formation, and college preparation.
Creative and Performing Arts Program
World-class program in music, visual arts, and drama that integrates artistic development into the classical curriculum.
St. Therese Classical Academy
Classical education program for grades K-8 focusing on the Trivium and Quadrivium, integrated with Catholic theology and virtue formation.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Administer academic assessments for student placementConducts math placement tests and offers ongoing CLT8 entrance exams throughout the year to evaluate student strengths, weaknesses, and readiness for academic placement.
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Deliver classical education in the Catholic tradition for K-12 studentsProvides classical education grounded in the Catholic tradition to students in grades K through 12, operating St. Therese Classical Academy for grades K-8 and Chesterton Academy of St. Therese for grades 9-12 in Washingtonville, New York, as the first Classical Education institution in the Hudson Valley.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Facilitate family inquiries and outreachProvides an inquiry form for prospective families to request information and initiate contact with the school.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Manage structured admissions process for prospective studentsRequires prospective students to attend an open house with a parent or guardian, complete a shadow day to experience campus life, and interact with student ambassadors as part of the enrollment process.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate accredited educational programsOffers a formally accredited academic program recognized by the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS).
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Provide individualized instruction through low student-teacher ratiosMaintains a 1:7 teacher-student ratio to enable personalized academic support and foster effective learning outcomes.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run after-school and student development programsOffers after-school programs and volunteer opportunities designed to build life and professional skills among students.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Support continuous student education from enrollment to graduationProvides sustained academic and developmental support to students throughout their educational journey, from early grades through high school graduation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$193K
Contributions & grants$51K27%
Program service revenue$141K73%
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expenses
Total expenses$97K
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balance sheet
Total assets$140K
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Net assets$140K
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +6.6%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Follows policies and procedures set forth by the Archdiocese of New York, particularly regarding Catholic beliefs and the Safe Environment program.
- Chesterton Academy of St. Therese Partner — Collaborative educational institution serving grades 9-12, developed from the original St. Therese Classical Learning school.
- National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools Government — Accrediting body for Saint Therese Classical Academy
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.
- Classical Education for Critical Thinkingmethodology: classical_educationBy using a classical education approach rooted in the Catholic tradition, the organization cultivates critical thinking and independent reasoning in students because this method emphasizes teaching students *how to think*, not what to think, through Socratic discussion and truth-seeking inquiry.
- Formation of the Whole Person through Faith and Virtuemethodology: faith_integrated_educationBy integrating Catholic faith and Christian virtues across all instruction, the organization forms the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, and morally—because education is viewed as an incarnational process oriented toward truth, goodness, and beauty.
- Mastery-Based Academic Advancementmethodology: mastery_based_learningBy organizing students according to academic level rather than age, the organization enables individualized mastery of subjects because students can progress in strengths while taking more time to develop in challenging areas, supported by diagnostic assessments.
- Parent-Partnered Educational Modelmethodology: parent-partnership-in-educationBy structuring education as a collaborative effort with families, the organization strengthens student formation because it views parents as essential partners in moral and intellectual development, integrating them directly into the educational process.