named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Enrichment Programs
Extracurricular offerings including SAT preparation, debate, creative writing, theater arts, chess, and research opportunities
Lower School Program
Academic program for pre-kindergarten through elementary grades focusing on core academics, arts, and physical development tailored to gifted learners
Middle School Program
Nine-period day program for middle grades emphasizing critical thinking, independence, and preparation for high school
Upper School Program
College-preparatory curriculum for grades seven and eight with advanced coursework including Regents-level mathematics, science, and English
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Delivers individualized and enrichment programming to support academic and personal developmentProvides individualized education and a range of enrichment programs such as SAT preparation, debate, research, public speaking, and chess to foster intellectual growth, creativity, and personal development in gifted students.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Operates a student admissions process to assess academic, social, and emotional fitConducts a comprehensive admissions process including full-day visits, placement assessments in math and reading, and portfolio reviews to evaluate each applicant's academic, social, and emotional readiness for the school’s gifted education program.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Provides full-time academic programs for gifted students from pre-kindergarten through ninth gradeOffers a comprehensive educational program for intellectually gifted children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, with distinct Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School divisions designed to support academic, social, and emotional development. The curriculum is delivered in a nurturing environment and includes academically accelerated content tailored to gifted learners.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.30M
Contributions & grants$232K5%
Program service revenue$3.77M88%
Investment income$107K2%
Other revenue$193K
expenses
Total expenses$4.37M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.41M
Grants paid out$49K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.37M
Cash$1.50M
Investments$601K
Liabilities$7.10M
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PATRICIA GEYER | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $170K |
| CHERYL NOVICK | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $162K |
| COLLEEN ZIEGLER | DEAN OF STUDENTS | 40 | $119K |
board members · 10
- CAROL YILMAZ — Chair, Governance Committee
- HARRY LERNER — DIRECTOR
- LARY BLOND — VICE-PRESIDENT
- MAMTA AMIN — CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- MARJORIE FUHRMANN — DIRECTOR
- MARLA JORGENSEN — SECRETARY
- ROB DELUCIA — TREASURER
- ROBERTA TROPPER — PRESIDENT
- SCOTT SCHILDHAUS — CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE
- SHAWN BAYERN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- National Association for Gifted Children Network — Cites research and position statements from the National Association for Gifted Children to support its educational practices.
strategies · 3
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.
- Personalized Academic Acceleration 108 orgsmethodology: personalized_accelerationBy tailoring the pace and depth of instruction to the advanced cognitive abilities of gifted students, we produce deeper intellectual engagement and academic growth because standardized curricula fail to meet their learning needs.shared approach: Personalized Learning →
- Whole-School Gifted Model 108 orgsmethodology: whole_school_gifted_modelBy immersing gifted students in a school environment composed entirely of intellectual peers, we produce stronger academic outcomes and healthier social-emotional development because shared cognitive traits foster mutual understanding and reduce isolation.shared approach: Personalized Learning →
- College-Preparatory Rigor with Academic Independence 19 orgsmethodology: college-preparatory_rigorBy implementing a rigorous, high school-mimicking schedule and curriculum, we produce college-ready graduates because early exposure to structured academic responsibility builds independence and critical thinking in gifted learners.shared approach: College-Preparatory Foundation →