Bilingualism as Cognitive Foundation

Provides academic instruction in Spanish and English to prepare students in grades 6–12 for college and leadership, using a dual-language model and co-teaching approach to support mutual language development and academic excellence.

Implements a co-teaching model in which two teachers collaboratively plan and deliver instruction, monitor student progress, and manage classrooms to enhance learning outcomes.

Offers grade-specific college counseling starting in junior year, organizes college visits beginning in 9th grade, hosts college representative sessions, provides parent workshops on financial aid and applications, and delivers one-on-one senior counseling to support college readiness and transitions.

Operates soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, and flag football teams for male and female students at both middle and high school levels.

Encourages and prepares all students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing graduates who attain high proficiency in English and one or more world languages.

Provides nutritious meals to middle and high school students to support physical and cognitive development, academic performance, and overall well-being.

Conducts monthly field lessons and operates a two-week June Mini-Mester program with field trips to culturally significant sites such as the Statue of Liberty, the Bronx Zoo, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia to apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts.

Administers interim assessments every six weeks using Scholastic Reading Inventory, Scholastic Math Inventory, and NWEA tools to monitor student progress and inform instruction.

Implements a bilingual curriculum that begins with 100% Spanish immersion for toddlers and transitions to a 90:10 model (90% Spanish, 10% English) in prekindergarten classrooms to develop children’s Spanish and English language skills through exploration, play, and discovery.

Collaborates with families through reflective practices, daily digital updates via the Lilio portal, workshops, and connections to community services to extend learning beyond the classroom and support holistic child development.

Provides a full-day, 11-month early childhood education program in the Bronx for children ages 2 to 5, operating from September to July with extended care available until 5:30 p.m. The school is tuition-free and serves as a private, community-based institution with small class sizes and a dual-language model.

Offers a responsive, play-based curriculum centered on children’s questions and interests, using hands-on projects, sensory experiences, and exploration to support cognitive, socioemotional, and academic development in preschoolers.

Offers professional development workshops for early childhood educators in partnership with the Bank Street Infancy Institute to build capacity and share best practices in early education.

Guides toddlers and preschoolers in identifying and managing emotions, developing self-awareness, practicing empathy, and resolving conflicts through adult-supported discussions, reflective practices, and community-building activities.

Provides a bilingual and bicultural education in Italian and English for students from pre-kindergarten through high school.

Conducts an annual admission lottery each spring, offered both in person and virtually via Zoom, to ensure fair and transparent student enrollment; recordings and public notices are maintained for accountability.

Provides tuition-free dual-language elementary education in English and Spanish, aligned with New York academic standards, and includes instruction in performing arts, visual arts, STEM, and health to support student development and cultural understanding.

Operates a school environment that is free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, color, weight, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, sex, and gender identity/expression, and maintains policies to uphold this standard.