named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Hillsdale College ELA Curriculum
English Language Arts program emphasizing reading, writing, critical thinking, and oratory skills using the Orton Gillingham method.
Judaic Studies Program
Daily instruction in Hebrew language, Jewish history, culture, ethics, and biblical texts tailored for students from limited Judaic backgrounds.
NACHAS Program
Special education program offering individualized, interdisciplinary instruction for Jewish children with special needs, combining self-contained and inclusion models.
SHSAT and Regents Preparation
Middle school program preparing students for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test and New York State Regents exams in Algebra and Living Environment.
Singapore Math Curriculum
Rigorous math program using the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach aligned with NYS Common Core standards, used from K-5.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 2 activities
- Judaic Studies program fostering Jewish identity and ethical developmentOffers a comprehensive Judaic Studies program with daily instruction in Jewish history, culture, Torah, Hebrew language, and ethical development, emphasizing empathy and moral growth, particularly for students from homes with limited Judaic background.
- Rigorous general and Judaic studies curriculum deliveryImplements a rigorous curriculum focused on academic, social, and emotional development through skilled teaching, small class sizes, individualized attention, and a multi-sensory approach across general and Judaic studies.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Administration of standardized academic assessmentsAdministers Regents exams in Algebra, Social Studies, and Living Environment, with students consistently scoring at performance level 3 or higher; also administers the Stanford Achievement science test to 4th grade students.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Annual academic and ceremonial eventsOrganizes a middle school social studies fair and conducts graduation ceremonies, such as the 2020 ceremony, as part of its academic calendar.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Community and cultural events participation and hostingHosts and participates in community events such as Purim and Chanukkah celebrations, Thanksgiving feasts with Native American communities, energy education events, Legacy Concerts, and Yom Ha'Atzmaut performances, often featured in local media.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Extended-day and summer academic support programsOffers extended hours from 7am to 7pm and a summer homework program recommending daily reading/writing and math practice; requires incoming fifth graders to read Frindle and complete an assignment to support skill retention.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Parent and family engagement initiativesProvides weekly classroom updates for K–8 students and organizes annual supply drop-off days to support family involvement in the educational process.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Specialized education program for Jewish children with special needsProvides specialized education for special needs children from Jewish families using a differentiated and interdisciplinary teaching model, combining self-contained and inclusion-based instruction to support academic and developmental needs.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Student admissions and enrollment processManages student enrollment through submission of a registration packet and $1,000 deposit, including student evaluations conducted by Dr. Uzhansky as part of the admissions process.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Student-centered academic and enrichment programmingOrganizes educational field trips, museum visits, and music performances; conducts after-school enrichment including basketball, flag football, chess club, coding, SHSAT prep, and mad-science club, alongside supervised homework support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.49M
Contributions & grants$56K4%
Program service revenue$1.43M96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.00M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.68M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.64M
Cash$14K
Investments$67K
Liabilities$2.20M
Net assets$2.44M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNCICA HAZEN | TRUSTEE | 35 | $54K |
| JANE UZHANSKY | TRUSTEE | 35 | $33K |
board members · 2
- BARRY IANN — TRUSTEE
- IRINA KUSHEL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Hillsdale College Partner — SIHA follows Hillsdale College’s K-12 Curriculum for English Language Arts.
- Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company Partner — Uses Go Math! Middle School Advanced 1 and 2 Core by Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company for 6th and 7th grade mathematics.
- NY1 Partner — Featured SIHA hosting a Legacy Concert.
- SI Live Partner — Featured SIHA events and programs in news segments.
- Staten Island Borough Hall Partner — Hosted SIHA's Chanukkah performance.
- Staten Island Jewish Community Center Partner — Hosted SIHA's performance for Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration.
- parents Partner — Parents are recognized as essential partners in student success and are invited to collaborate with teachers.
strategies · 2
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.
- Individualized, Multi-Sensory Instruction Grounded in Cognitive Learning Theoriesmethodology: individualized_learningBy tailoring instruction to individual learning styles and needs using evidence-based multi-sensory and cognitive frameworks (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, CPA, multiple intelligences), the school enhances academic mastery and retention, because students engage more deeply when concepts are presented across modalities and sequenced developmentally.
- Integrated Jewish and Secular Education for Identity Reconnectionmethodology: integrated_academic_and_jewish_educationBy combining rigorous secular academics with immersive Jewish values and heritage education, the school reconnects unaffiliated Jewish families to Judaism, because students become carriers of Jewish practice who influence their households.