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Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Academy Inc.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Academy Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
CFA PARTNERS WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT AND EQUITABLE CLASSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THOUGHTFUL, HIGHLY LITERATE CITIZENS. OUR STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL EXCELLENCE, FOR COLLEGE, AND FOR A LIFETIME AS POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
About
ALL STUDENTS AT HIRSCH ACADEMY: CFA NEED AND DESERVE AN EXCELLENT AND EQUITABLE EDUCATION TO BECOME HIGHLY LITERATE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. WE HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS, ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS NEEDS ARE MET. WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS), ARIZONA ACADEMIC STANDARDS, CORE KNOWLEDGE CURRICULUM, CHALLENGE FOUNDATION PHILOSOPHY, AND BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES, STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT FROM AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE. CORE KNOWLEDGE IS A CLASSICAL CURRICULUM WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON LITERACY ACROSS MULTIPLE SUBJECTS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA), MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, THE VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC. TEACHER SELECTION IS FOCUSED ON SELECTING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS. WE PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPPORT THROUGH A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL. REGULAR DATA ANALYSIS, COACHING FROM SCHOOL LEADERS AND THROUGH CORE KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION SCHOOL VISITS, TEAM MENTORING THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL ROUNDS, AND APPLIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENSURE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION. COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF IS ESSENTIAL FOR HIGH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND IS SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM AT HIRSCH ACADEMY: CFA, MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONTENT, MEANINGFUL UNDERSTANDING, AND THE EFFECTIVE USE OF COMMON KNOWLEDGE IN SOCIETY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Cfa partners with students, families, and community to provide an excellent and equitable classical education for the development of thoughtful, highly literate citizens. our students are prepared for the pursuit of personal excellence, for college, and for a lifetime as positive contributors in their community.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Cfa partners with students, families, and community to provide an excellent and equitable classical education for the development of thoughtful, highly literate citizens. our students are prepared for the pursuit of personal excellence, for college, and for a lifetime as positive contributors in their community.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is AZ.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 6535 E OSBORN RD SUITE 401, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85251.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 29 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$28,408.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $941,061 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $93 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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