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The Special Music School operates through a public and private partnership between New York City Community School District 3 and the Kaufman Center. It is one of the leading public elementary schools in the United States. The school s music curriculum includes private instrumental lessons in piano, violin and cello. The Special Music School also offers classes in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, musical theater and music appreciation. Its after-school programs include homework assistance, chess club, and jazz dance and rollerblading classes. In addition, the school has a parent-teacher association that sponsors school picnics and classroom supplies. The Special Music School is located in New York City and serves students in kindergarten through grade eight.

River School provides year-round child care services for children up to the age of 5. It helps children to explore their skills and interests at various stages of development. The school s licensed and certified teachers recognize children's needs for development. River School offers special care and individual attention. It also organizes several parent tours.

The Abraham Joshua Heschel High School serves students in grades 9 through 12. Its academic curriculum includes art, music, Bible study, reading, foreign languages, theater arts, computer programming, journalism and physical education. The school hosts a program called scholars-in-residence in which rabbinic students are engaged in Torah and Talmud studies. It also conducts schoolwide assemblies that provide opportunities for students to participate in town meetings, ethics labs and discussions of current events. The school s athletic activities include basketball, tennis, volleyball and soccer. It involves students in science fairs and art, chess, debate, drama, dance, math, music, newspaper and photography clubs. The Abraham Joshua Heschel High School is located in New York City.