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September 14, 2017 catholic new york n high school oPen hoUse gUide 17 2017 MARIA R. BASToNE CATHOLIC Lookin t Selec th Righ Hig Schoo fo You Studen? Catholic New York is here to help you make the smart choice with a pullout section that lists all 46 Catholic high schools in the archdiocese, including course offerings, clubs, sports programs, tuition high school costs and the date and time of open houses. Above, from left, Brianna Emanuel, Sophia Belmonte and Sidney Capolino are seniors who appear to be off to a good start in Shelley Cuccia’s AP Biology class at our Lady of Lourdes High guide School in Poughkeepsie Sept. 8. 18 catholic new york n high school oPen hoUse gUide September 14, 2017 We’re unveiling a new look! Come see our newly-renovated building! Join us for our Open House Saturday October 14, 2017 //10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • All Honors & Advanced Placement • Our expanded sports program offers curriculum, with 12 APs intramural Tennis and the following Varsity sports: Basketball, Cross • 100% of graduates attend accredited Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, four-year colleges and universities Indoor and Outdoor Track, and • Student-Faculty ratio of 8:1, with Volleyball 90% of faculty holding at least one • Located in an historic mansion on the advanced degree Upper East side of Manhattan, close to • A diverse community of 222 students exciting cultural landmarks and easily from all 5 boroughs, Westchester, Long accessible by the 4/5/6, E, F, and Island, New Jersey, and abroad N/Q/R trains • Over 30 clubs, including Campus • Come see our two new classrooms and Ministry, Girls Who Code, Literary expanded student cafeteria, new for Journal, and Mock Trial Fall 2017! Dominican Academy has been recognized twice as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education Catholic, College-Preparatory School for Girls DominicanAcademy.org Sr. Margaret Ormond, O.P., President 44 East 68th Street New York, NY 10065 Dr. Nicole Grimes, Principal T: 212.744.0195 F: 212.744.0375 Madeleine Metzler, Director of Admissions September 14, 2017 catholic new york n high school oPen hoUse gUide 19 The Bronx academy of Mount st. Ursula, the Bronx Founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1855, Mount St. Ursula is the longest continuously operating girls’ secondary school in New York. Students can take Advanced Placement courses in American history, biology, calculus, English, Euro- pean history and Spanish. Juniors and seniors are eligible to take college-level courses through partner- ships with St. John’s University and Mercy College. Clubs include AMSU vocalists, anime, culture clubs, dance, eco-science, film, guitar, Juilliard In- strumental Music Program, library council, liturgy club, musical theater, photography, retreat teams, student council and youth ministry activities. Service opportunities: Cardinal Hayes Program for Exceptional People, Fordham Bedford Commu- nity Services, P.O.T.S., United Nations involvement, social justice causes and involvement in commu- nity agencies, churches, parishes and elementary schools. The sports program includes basketball, softball, step, volleyball and cheerleading. enrollment: 350; 100 percent of gradu- ates attend college. Principal: Sister Jean Ma- rie Humphries, O.S.U., Ph.D.; tuition: $8,400; $950 fees; information: Silvia Cabreja, recruitment and admissions: (718) 364-5353, ext. 237, or scabreja@ MARIA R. BastoNE amsu.org. CLASSMATES—Students of Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx enjoy the sunny fall weather as they open house: Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. walk back to school following a fire drill in November 2016. Hayes marked its 75th anniversary during the www.amsu.org. 2016-2017 school year. all hallows high school, the Bronx States Association of Colleges and Schools, Aqui- principal: William D. Lessa; tuition $6,700; infor- All Hallows is a boys’ school founded in 1909 by nas was twice named a Blue Ribbon School of mation: Craig Joseph, director of admissions, (718) the Irish Christian Brothers. Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. 292-6100, ext. 187. It has been named one of the Top 50 Catholic The extracurricular program includes student open house: Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. High Schools in America by the Catholic Honor council, health leaders, string orchestra, marching www.cardinalhayes.org. Roll for 10 consecutive years. band, color guard, drama, cheerleading, pro-life, The school offers Advanced Placement courses SADD, newspaper, yearbook, Sakura and other cardinal spellman high school, the Bronx in world history, U.S. history, biology, English lit- activities. Cardinal Spellman, a coeducational school, was erature, government and politics, micro-economics Sports include volleyball, basketball, softball and founded by the archdiocese in 1959. and Spanish. track. One hundred percent of graduates attend Advanced Placement and college credit courses Students can also take special courses from the college; enrollment: 330. are available in English, theology, U.S. history, biol- Gilder Lehrman School of American History and President: Ms. Anna Parra; principal: Sister Cath- ogy, chemistry, government and politics, calculus the Gilder Lehrman Saturday Academy. All Hallows erine Rose Quigley, O.P.; tuition: $8,250; fees: $200; and Spanish. offers the Mentoring in Medicine Program through information: Betsy Davila (718) 367-2113, ext. 137. Students can take extra classes in forensic sci- Montefiore Hospital, the CAP Program through St. open house: Sunday, Oct.1, 12 noon-3 p.m. www. ence, law, marketing, psychology and economics. John’s University for college credit, and leadership aquinashs.org. All students are supplied with a laptop. programs including The National Hispanic Institute Students can choose from more than 50 clubs and the Foroige Leadership Program in Ireland. cardinal hayes high school, the Bronx and activities. Students can participate in more than 40 after- Cardinal Hayes, a boys’ school, was founded by The athletic program for boys and girls includes school activities. the archdiocese in 1941. The athletic program includes basketball, base- The Middle States-accredited school offers TAKING the TACHS ball, soccer, track, bowling and golf. Advanced Placement courses in American history, Admission to Catholic high schools is based enrollment: 580, 99 percent of graduates attend English language, English literature, chemistry, on student records and performance on the college; President: Ron Schutté; Principal: Sean biology, calculus and Spanish. The school offers Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools Sullivan; tuition: $6,300; information: Eric Mercado, The Academy Program for students with learning (TACHS). Eighth-grade students applying for director of admissions, (718) 293-4545, ext. 135. disabilities. fall admission to high schools in the Arch- open house: Sunday, Oct. 8, noon–4 p.m. www. Student activities include National Honor Soci- diocese of New York must take the TACHS allhallows.org ety, student council, choral group, drum line, guitar test Friday, Nov. 3, at test sites in Manhattan, club, chess club, school newspaper and drama club. the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester and aquinas high school, the Bronx The athletic program includes baseball, football, Dutchess County. Aquinas, a girls’ college preparatory school, was basketball, soccer, track and field, bowling, golf and Registration: www.tachsinfo.com or 866- founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1923. lacrosse. 618-2247. Information: www.tachsinfo.com The school offers Advanced Placement, Honors enrollment: 950; 98 percent of graduates at- and Regents courses. Accredited by the Middle tend college. President: Father Joseph P. Tierney; 20 catholic new york n high school oPen hoUse gUide September 14, 2017 30 teams in all major sports. The school has two all- and Spanish. Classical languages, Latin or Ancient principal: Joseph A. Petriello, Ph.D.; tuition: $19,630; weather fi elds, a fi tness center and a weight room. Greek, are required for freshmen. Modern language admissions: (718) 584-8367. enrollment: 1,350; 99 percent of graduates attend courses available beginning sophomore year are open house: Sunday, Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. www.ford- college. President and principal: Daniel O’Keefe; Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. hamprep.org/admissions tuition: $8,450, $800 in fees; information: Kyle There are more than 60 clubs and activities, O’Donnell, director of recruitment, (718) 881-8000, including astronomy, aviation, business, chess, Mount st. Michael academy, the Bronx ext. 273. creative writing, diversity alliance, frisbee, jazz Mount St. Michael, a boys’ school, was founded open house: Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www. ensemble, marine biology, outdoor adventure, and by the Marist Brothers in 1926. cardinalspellman.org speech and debate. Advanced Placement courses are offered in The athletic program includes 40 individual biology, calculus, chemistry, English, Spanish, U.S. Fordham Preparatory school, the Bronx teams across 18 sports including baseball, basket- history and world history. Fordham Prep is a Jesuit boys’ school founded by ball, bowling, crew, cross country, football, golf, ice Mount St. Michael was recognized as a School Archbishop John Hughes in 1841. hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, ten- of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education Students can select from 17 Advanced Placement nis, track and fi eld, volleyball and wrestling. and was voted one of America’s Outstanding High courses, including