named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Competitions Program
Prepares and supports students in national contests including MathCounts, Scripps National Spelling Bee, and National Geographic Geography Bee.
After School Sports
Intramural sports program offering seasonal activities including volleyball, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and yoga, coached by faculty and open to all students.
After School Study Period
Voluntary supervised homework period held Monday through Thursday, providing students with a quiet environment and teacher support for completing assignments.
Performing Arts Program
Includes Jazz Band, Owl Chorale, and Boys Ensemble, offering students opportunities to perform in school concerts and community events.
Rosalind Franklin Science Forum
Annual science event where students present full-inquiry studies, controlled experiments, robotics, and other STEM projects to a panel of local scientific experts.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Delivering a comprehensive academic curriculumOffers a standards-based curriculum covering English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Music, Art, and Physical Education, designed to ensure student proficiency in core academic areas and prepare them for high school success. The program emphasizes effective communication skills and fosters appreciation for the arts, health, and community responsibility.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Engaging families in school operations through volunteer requirementsRequires parents to contribute 25 hours of volunteer service per student annually for school operations or programmatic activities such as supervision during lunch, study hall, science projects, field trips, and community service; alternatively, parents may fulfill this obligation through a $500 payment.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating after-school academic and enrichment clubsProvides a supervised after-school study period four days per week with teacher support for homework and assignments. Also offers rotating short-term clubs such as book, gaming, chess, and coding that meet for 3–4 weeks during the academic year.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- Hosting academic enrichment and science programsHosts the annual Rosalind Franklin Science Forum where students present science projects including controlled experiments, eCybermission, ExploraVision, Rube Goldberg machines, and LEGO Robotics. Also participates annually in state-wide academic competitions such as MathCounts, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the National Geographic Geography Bee, achieving regional and national recognition since the school's founding.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Partnering with community organizations for experiential learningCollaborates with local community organizations to provide students with service opportunities and real-world learning applications, integrating civic engagement into the educational experience.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing performing arts and music educationOffers robust performing arts programming including vocal ensembles (jazz band, treble voice, boys' vocal ensemble) and theatrical productions such as "Willy Wonka JR." performed at the 171 Cedar Arts Center. These groups perform regularly at school concerts and in the local community throughout the academic year.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supporting student transitions and tracking alumni outcomesTracks and publishes lists of undergraduate colleges and graduate schools attended by its graduates and alumni, supporting post-secondary planning and demonstrating long-term academic outcomes. Since 2004, the school has served 862 middle school students across multiple cohorts.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Maintaining institutional accreditation and charter statusOperates under an Absolute Charter granted by the New York State Board of Regents (awarded in 2010) and holds dual accreditation from the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, achieved in 2023 after initial Middle States accreditation in 2015.
- Offering after-school sports and physical activitiesRuns after-school sports programs twice weekly over 4–6 week periods, offering instruction and gameplay in volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, badminton, tennis, wiffleball, ultimate frisbee, team handball, individual fitness, yoga, flag rugby, and running. Also includes a winter ice skating club that meets weekly for 4–5 weeks with supervised walks to the Corning Civic Center Skating Rink.
- Operating a middle school for students aged 10 to 14Provides an academically challenging and supportive learning environment for approximately 140–144 middle school students in grades 6th through 8th, drawn from 19 school districts. The school operates on a standard academic schedule with daily hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 2:45 p.m. on Friday.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.04M
Contributions & grants$909K30%
Program service revenue$1.87M61%
Investment income$269K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.60M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.81M
Cash$5.77M
Investments$0
Liabilities$595K
Net assets$5.21M
Liquid reserves26.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA ORTIZ | ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $178K |
| KIMBERLY NIGHTINGALE | ACADEMIC HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $117K |
board members · 15
- AMY SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- BETH LANDIN — DIRECTOR
- BRITTANY SALGADO — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- JANEL BARROWS — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CORLISS — DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT
- KIM L FROCK — DIRECTOR - TREASURER
- MARIANNE WILDER YOUNG — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA GAMBOL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL EISNER — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE SCHAUT — DIRECTOR
- MONICA PHILLIPS NIX — DIRECTOR
- SHIRLEY ZHU — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS SQUIRES — DIRECTOR
- TYMON DANIELS — DIRECTOR - VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- 171 Cedar Arts Center Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- 171 Cedar Arts Center Partner — Hosted the school's production of Willy Wonka JR.
- AIM Center for Independent Living Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Corning Children's Center Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Corning Civic Center Skating Rink Partner — Hosts the ASMS Ice Skating Club; students walk to the rink for weekly sessions during winter.
- Corning Food Pantry Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Corning Incorporated Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Corning Museum of Glass Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Dayspring Apartments (EDC Management, Inc.) Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Meta and John Spiegler Holocaust Education Program Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools Government — Accrediting body for ASMS
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Network — Accredited ASMS nationally in 2015 and maintained dual-accreditation as of 2023.
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Professional membership organization of which ASMS is a member
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Government — Accrediting body for ASMS
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Co-accredited ASMS as of 2023.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Granted an Absolute Charter to ASMS in 2010.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Grants ASMS an Absolute Charter
- Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Parent Teacher Organization Partner — Collaborates with the school to organize, plan, and chaperone student social activities.
- Salvation Army Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Samsung Electronics Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Southeast Steuben County Library Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- The Rockwell Museum Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Watson Homestead Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
- Wineglass Marathon Organization Partner — Community partner providing service or experiential learning opportunities for students
strategies · 5
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.
- Community-Integrated and Applied Learningmethodology: community-based_learningBy partnering with community organizations and incorporating real-world applications—including academic competitions and service opportunities—into the curriculum, students gain practical experience and deeper motivation, because connecting learning to tangible outcomes increases relevance and retention.
- Family-School Partnership Modelmethodology: parental-involvementBy fostering parental involvement through trust and communication, the school strengthens student outcomes and school success, because family engagement creates a cohesive support system that reinforces learning and student well-being.
- Small, Supportive Learning Environment with Individualized Attentionmethodology: small_class_sizeBy maintaining small class sizes (maximum 16 students), faculty can understand each student as an individual learner, because personalized attention enhances academic support, trust, and student engagement.
- Student-Centered, Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: student-centered_learningBy using innovative, student-centered and experiential teaching methods, the school enables students to learn how to question, think critically, and solve problems, because engaging students as active participants in their learning fosters deeper understanding and long-term academic success.
- Whole-Child Development Through Integrated Character and Community Educationmethodology: whole-child_developmentBy integrating character, community responsibility, and social awareness into all aspects of school life, the school supports the positive development of the whole child, because fostering integrity and interpersonal skills alongside academics produces more resilient, socially aware learners.