What they call their work
What they do
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Delivering comprehensive academic and extracurricular programmingProvides a broad course of studies and programming including mathematics, science, social studies, music, foreign languages, physical education, and intramural sports across grade levels to support holistic student development.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Operating a college preparatory schoolProvides a comprehensive college preparatory education program for a diverse student body, including academic studies and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for admission to selective four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum includes mastery of core academic subjects and requires completion of 19 core academic units, 4 units in physical education and health, community and school service, and extracurricular and athletic participation for graduation.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operating a school in Brooklyn, NYOperates a private school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students across multiple grade levels with a structured academic calendar and trimester system that includes approximately 54 instructional days per term, assessments, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and examinations.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating early childhood education programsProvides Pre-K and 3-K programs, as well as Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs, on an annual academic calendar starting the first week after Labor Day and ending in mid-June. The lower school program emphasizes developmentally appropriate education to maximize individual child growth.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operating middle and upper school academic programsRuns a middle school program designed to prepare early adolescents for upper school academics and personal development, including Algebra instruction taught by an Upper School teacher for Eighth Grade students. Implements a four-year high school curriculum sequence progressing from Hellenic-Judeo-Christian traditions to European origins, American culture, and global contemporary society.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Organizing character-building and community service activitiesConducts character-building discussions on topics such as puberty, peer pressure, and drug and alcohol abuse, and organizes student fundraising activities for external charitable organizations including UNICEF and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Providing before- and after-school care programsOffers Before School Care from 7:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. and an After-School Enrichment Program from 3:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Providing individualized academic support and enrichmentOffers targeted academic support for students needing reinforcement in core subjects and enriched academic challenges for gifted students, including instruction aligned with individual learning styles and talents. Services include daily instruction in self-confidence, assertiveness, and organizational strategies, as well as counseling for students with learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, attention disorders, and other neurological conditions.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPHIGENIA ROMANOS | HEAD OF SCHO | 45 | $281K |
| ALBERT C CORHAN | DIR OF OPERA | 45 | $249K |
- AMABLE MIESES — TRUSTEE
- JEAN TRIVINO — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH MURE — TRUSTEE
- MANI SCORSO — TRUSTEE
- RUDY SAVIANO — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM BRADLEY — TRUSTEE
Who they work with
- Adelphi University Network — Shares a historical and ongoing special relationship with Adelphi Academy, including a college credit-bearing program for students.
- Coalition of Essential Schools Coalition — Founding member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, remaining at the forefront of educational reform.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Cooperated with Adelphi Academy to open the first kindergarten in Brooklyn in 1884.
- St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Partner — Students participate in fundraising activities to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
- UNICEF Partner — Students participate in fundraising activities to support UNICEF.
How they approach the work
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- Interdisciplinary, College-Preparatory Curriculummethodology: college_preparatory_educationBy combining rigorous academics with integrated, thematic learning and a focus on reasoning and analytical skills, we produce college-ready graduates because students learn to make connections across disciplines and develop sound judgment essential for higher education.
- Student-Centered, Individualized Learningmethodology: student_centered_learningBy tailoring instruction to each student's needs, abilities, and learning styles through individualized and multi-modal methods, we produce deeper mastery and engagement because students are more likely to develop confidence and ownership of their learning.
- Whole-Child and Character-Based Educationmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating academic, physical, social, and moral development, we produce well-rounded individuals because education that nurtures both mind and character prepares students for long-term personal and academic success.