The 2011 Catholic High School Guide

September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 11 The 2011 Catholic High School Guide

Helping students to choose the right school

In the following pages, Catholic New York presents profiles of the 50 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York, with information on courses, clubs, activities, sports programs and tuition. The day, date and time of open houses are included at the end of each profile for students to take a closer look at the schools that interest them. The Web address of each school is also included. Information on the Cathedral Prep program for boys in high school who are considering the priesthood is also included. Each school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, with many schools receiving other distinctions. Most schools require the Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS), which will be administered on Friday, Nov. 4, in the archdiocese. For more information, visit www.tachsinfo.com.

WALKING WITH FAITH—Students of Catholic high schools in the archdiocese are given many opportunities to grow on their spiritual jour- neys. Archbishop Dolan walks with seniors at St. Peter’s Boys High School on Staten Island during a visit last October. Mary DiBiase Blaich

THE BRONX Lisa Harrison; tuition: $6,850; information: Joanne Enrollment: 660; 99-100 percent of graduates at- Kelly, assistant principal for academics and admis- tend college. President: Paul Krebbs; principal: Sean Academy of Mount St. Ursula sions, (718) 364-5353 ext. 231. Open house: Sunday, Sullivan. Tuition: $5,700. Information: Alfonso Bui, The Academy of Mount St. Ursula, a girls’ school, Oct. 23, noon-3 p.m. www.amsu.org. (718) 293-4545 ext. 135. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 16, was founded in 1855 by the Ursuline Sisters. noon-4 p.m. www.allhallows.org. Students can take Advanced Placement courses All Hallows High School in European history, American history, Spanish, All Hallows is a boys’ school founded in 1909 by Aquinas High School English, biology, chemistry, physics and calculus. the Irish Christian Brothers. Aquinas High School, a girls’ school, was founded Eligible juniors and seniors may take college level It was named one of the Top 50 Catholic High by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1923. courses through a partnership with St. John’s Uni- Schools in America by the Catholic Honor Roll for The school is accredited by the Middle States As- versity and Mercy College. the sixth time in 2010-2011. sociation of Colleges and Schools and twice named Some 20 clubs include cultural clubs; a visual art The school offers Advanced Placement courses in a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. De- academy with internships possible through the Met- world history, U.S. history, English literature, micro- partment of Education. ropolitan Museum of Art; a vocal ensemble and Ur- economics, biology and Spanish. Students can take The school offers eight Advanced Placement, hon- ban Voices music program taught in collaboration special courses from the following: Gilder Lehrman ors and Regents courses. with the Metropolitan Opera Guild; Juilliard Instru- School of American History and the Gilder Lerh- The school offers more than 35 clubs and activities mental Musical Program taught by teaching fellows man Saturday Academy, The Montefiore Mentoring including student council, string orchestra, marching from the Juilliard School; a music theater program; in Medicine Program or the St. John’s University band, drama, cheerleading, robotics and more. Stu- and an emerging media arts program. C.A.P. Program for college credit. dents volunteer at Thorpe Family Residence, Midnight The sports program includes basketball, volley- Students can choose from more than 40 activities, Run, parish service and other community organiza- ball, softball and step. including leadership programs in the United States tions. Travel abroad and internship opportunities are Enrollment: 350; 98 percent of graduates attend and Ireland. The sports program includes basket- available. The sports program includes volleyball, college. President: Father John Vigilanti; principal: ball, baseball, soccer, track, bowling and golf. basketball, softball and track. 12 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 8, 2011

Enrollment: 625; 100 percent of students received ence, anatomy and physiology, psychology, law, college. President: Father Kenneth J. Boller S.J., prin- college acceptances in 2011. President: Sister Mar- journalism, mechanical drawing, computer applica- cipal: Robert J. Gomprecht; tuition: $15,820; informa- garet Ryan, O.P.; principal: Sister Catherine Rose tions, media and marketing. tion: Christopher Lauber, (718) 584-8367. Open house: Quigley, O.P.; tuition: $6,700, fees: $200; information: Students can choose from more than 50 clubs and Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. www.fordhamprep.org. director of admissions, (718) 367-2113 ext 137. Open activities. The sports program for boys and girls in- house: Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-3 p.m. www.aquinashs.org. cludes all major sports. The school has two outdoor Mount St. Michael Academy all-weather fields and a fitness center. Mount St. Michael Academy, a boys’ school, was Cardinal Hayes High School Enrollment: 1,400; 97 percent of graduates attend founded by the Marist Brothers in 1926. Cardinal Hayes High School, a boys’ school, was college. President: Father Trevor Nicholls, princi- Advanced Placement courses are available in Eng- founded in 1941 by the archdiocese. pal: Daniel O’Keefe; tuition: $6,800; information: lish, calculus, U.S. history, biology, world history, The Middle States-accredited school offers Ad- Carol Popp, director of admissions, (718) 881-8000 psychology and Spanish. Mount St. Michael was vanced Placement courses in U.S. history, biology, ext. 206. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.-3 recognized as a School of Excellence by the U.S. De- calculus and English. The school offers a special p.m. www.cardinalspellman.org. partment of Education and voted one of the nation’s Academy Program for students with learning dis- Outstanding High Schools by U.S. News and World abilities. Fordham Preparatory School Report. Clubs and activities include student council, Fordham Prep is a boys’ high school founded by Activities include special interest clubs, campus school newspaper and yearbook, as well as altar Archbishop Hughes in 1841. It is a Jesuit school. ministry, school yearbook and newspaper, drama, servers and a chess club. The sports program in- Students can select from 18 Advanced Placement art, peer tutoring, computer and chess, among oth- cludes baseball, basketball, bowling, football, la- courses, including Latin, studio art, biology, chem- ers. The sports program includes football, soccer, crosse, track and field and soccer. istry, physics, macroeconomics, computer science, cross country, lacrosse, basketball, track, baseball, Enrollment: 950; 98 percent of graduates attend and those in English, history and Spanish. Courses wrestling, bowling, tennis and ice hockey. college. President: Father Joseph P. Tierney; princi- are available in Greek, Latin, Chinese, French, Ger- Enrollment: 857; 98 percent of graduates attend pal: William D. Lessa; tuition: $6,100; information: man, Italian and Spanish. There are nine new, fully college. President: Dr. Anthony Miserandino; prin- (718) 292-6100. Open house: Saturdays, Oct. 15 and equipped science labs. cipal: Brother Steven Schlitte, F.M.S.; tuition: $7,200 Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.cardinalhayes.org. There are more than 45 clubs and activities for and $550 fees; information: Thomas Fraher, (718) students, including astronomy, guitar, chess, math, 515-6400. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 23, noon-3 p.m. Cardinal Spellman High School comic books, rock climbing and politics. The sports www.mtstmichael.org. Cardinal Spellman High School, a co-educational program includes baseball, basketball, bowling, school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1959. crew, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, la- Msgr. Scanlan High School Advanced placement, Regents and honors courses crosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track Msgr. Scanlan is a co-educational school founded are offered. In addition to the regular curriculum, and field, volleyball and wrestling. in 1949 by Msgr. Arthur Scanlan and sits on a 17-acre studentsSH-OHAd11-p2.qxd:OHP can take elective 8/31/11 courses 4:23 in PM forensic Page sci-1 Enrollment: 970; 99 percent of graduates attend campus.

Convent of the SacredHeart 1 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128-0689 (91st Street & 5th Avenue) OpenHouse

for students and families interested in grade 9

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 8:30-10:30 AM

Tours begin promptly at 8:30 am, followed by a welcome from the Head of School and a faculty panel

RSVP required (212) 722-4745 ext. 300

For further information, please contact: Immy Mullin, Associate Director of Admissions & Financial Aid (212) 722-4745 ext. 103 or [email protected] Visit our website at www.cshnyc.org September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 13

puters, science and community outreach; and activities such as the student newspaper, literary magazine, Ultimate Frisbee, honor societies and cultural clubs. The sports program includes volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, cheerleading and step teams, and tennis and swimming clubs. Enrollment: 590; 100 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Jane Grendell; tuition: $7,615, fees: $400. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.prestonhs.org.

St. Barnabas High School St. Barnabas High School, a girls’ school, was founded by Msgr. Michael A. Reilly in 1924. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Span- ish, and U.S. history, with college credit courses offered in most disciplines. The school provides an academic support program for students who strug- gle. Classes in film, music production, creative writing and studio art are available. Activities and clubs include Nubian Pride, Casa Latina, newspaper, yearbook, dance, chess and choir. Chris Sheridan The sports program includes softball, basketball, BRIGHT FUTURE—Students from St. Catharine Academy in the Bronx smile in May as they accept an honor volleyball, soccer and track. at the annual Eddy Awards for student broadcasters at the ITV Studios on St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Enrollment: 250; principal: Sister Joan Faraone, Catholic school students are given many opportunities to explore their talents and future career interests. R.J.M.; 98 percent of graduates attend college; tuition: $6,850; information: (718) 325-8800. Open Advanced Placement courses are offered in Eng- Preston High School house: Thursday, Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m. www.stbarna- lish, Spanish, science, U.S. history and European Preston is a girls’ high school founded in 1947 by bashigh.com. history. The school is accredited by the NYS Board the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. of Regents and the Middle States Association. The school is accredited by the Middle States As- St. Catharine Academy Clubs and activities, with honor societies, are of- sociation and was named National Gold Council of St. Catharine Academy, a girls’ school, was found- fered in all subject areas. The sports program in- Excellence by the National Association of Student ed by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889. cludes baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball and Councils. Special programs include an accelerated Advanced Placement courses are available in Eng- cheerleading. math sequence, a technical arts program and the lish, math, science, languages and social studies. Enrollment: 500; 95 percent of graduates attend Preston Scholars Program. Advanced Placement Clubs and activities include those for service proj- college. Principal: Emily Padilla-Bradley; president: courses are available in U.S. history, U.S. government ects, student publications, choir, the environment, Sister Marie O’Donnell, O.P.; tuition: $6,100, $550 and politics, English literature, biology, Spanish lan- amnesty international, robotics, science and art. fees; information: (718) 430-0100 ext. 21. Open house: guage, Spanish literature, calculus and studio art. The sports program includes basketball, cheerlead- Sunday, Oct. 16, noon-3 p.m. www.scanlanhs.edu. Students can choose from more than 20 clubs and ing, soccer, softball, tennis club and volleyball. activities, including clubs for anime, art, film, com- Enrollment: 700; 98 percent of graduates attend

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Cathedral High School MARYMOUNT SCHOOL Cathedral High School, a girls’ school, was founded by the Sisters of Charity with the help of the rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in 1905. NEW YORK Advanced Placement courses are available. There are medical, law and business programs. Electives include forensic science, marine biology, digital photography, American Sign Language and more. Clubs and activities include an award-winning marching band, newspaper, drama, travel and cul- Upper School Open House ture, dance, chorus, guitar, student council, Na- tional Honor Society and Future Business Leaders Tuesday, October 18, 2011 of America, among others. The sports program includes basketball, soccer, softball, swimming and Program begins at p.m. sharp and ends at p.m. 6:00 8:00 volleyball. academic panel, school tour, extracurricular fair Enrollment: 600; 95 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Maria Spagnulo; tuition: $6,590; RSVP is essential! information: Johanna Velez, director of recruitment, Register online at marymountnyc.org (212) 688-1545, ext. 224. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 23, or use a QR code reader. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.cathedralhs.org.

Convent of the Sacred Heart Convent of the Sacred Heart, a girls’ school, was founded in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. The Upper School academic program includes 18 Advanced Placement courses and four languages, a performing and visual arts program, cutting edge technology, and an athletics and wellness program. Students have opportunities for further enrichment through the school’s international exchange program, community service, and extracurricular activities and clubs. Enrollment: 205. Head of school: Dr. Joseph J. Ciancaglini; tuition: $37,395; information: (212) 722- 4745. Open house: Friday, Oct. 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m. www.cshnyc.org.

Cristo Rey New York High School Cristo Rey High School is a co-educational school founded in 2004 by the Sisters of the Holy Child Je- sus, the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the So- ciety of Jesus. Discover Marymount All students work one day a week in paying, entry- level clerical jobs in New York City. An Advanced 1026 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 www.marymountnyc.org Placement course is available in Spanish language. The school received the “Rising Star” Blackboard award. Clubs and activities include yearbook, newspaper, September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 15 dance, piano, photography, drama, Big Brothers and $11,000, fees: $650; information: (212) 744-0195. Open Activities offered include drama, speech and de- Big Sisters, and social justice groups. The sports house: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. www.do- bate, chorus, instrumental music, yearbook, student program includes soccer, basketball, baseball, cross minicanacademy.org. government, dance, photography and others. The country, crew, volleyball and softball. sports program includes soccer, cross country, bas- Enrollment: 380; admission: applicants must take La Salle Academy ketball, baseball, track, golf and volleyball. an assessment test and interviews may be requested; La Salle Academy, a boys’ school, was founded in Enrollment: 200; 100 percent of graduates attend 99 percent of graduates attend college. President: 1848 by the Christian Brothers. college. President: Tony Oroszlany; principal: James Father Joseph P. Parkes, S.J.; principal: William Ford; Advanced Placement courses are offered in cal- F.X. Lyness, Jr.; tuition: $29,400; information: Lillian tuition: $2,000; information: (212) 996-7000. Open culus, English, government and computer science. Diaz-Imbelli, (646) 346-8131. Open house: Thursday, house: Saturday, Oct. 29, noon-3 p.m. www.cristo- Courses are offered in anatomy, drama, computer Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. reyny.org. programming, criminal law and fi nance. www.loyola-nyc.org. Activities include the newspaper, debate team, Dominican Academy Model U.N. team, peer ministry and LaSallian Youth. Marymount School of New York Dominican Academy is a girls’ school founded by Clubs offered include chess, culinary arts, drama, Marymount School of New York, a girls’ school, the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, and ethnic culture and Asian cultural clubs. The was founded by Mother Marie Joseph Butler, now the Dominican Sisters of Peace, in 1897. sports program includes basketball, soccer, baseball, R.S.H.M., in 1926. All courses are honors or Advanced Placement. handball, track and fi eld and bowling. Advanced Placement courses are available in Eng- AP courses are available in English, European histo- Enrollment: 350; 98-100 percent of graduates at- lish, U.S. history, Calculus AB and BC, statistics, bi- ry, U.S. history, art history, biology, chemistry, phys- tend college. President: Dr. William Hambleton; ology, chemistry, physics C, mechanics, studio art- ics, calculus, Latin, economics and government. Do- principal: Dr. William Macatee; tuition: $7,850; in- 2-D design, French language, Virgil, and Spanish. minican Academy was twice named a Blue Ribbon formation: Anthony Chin, director of admissions, Programs include an integrated humanities course School and received honorable mention from the (212) 475-8940, ext. 240. Open house: Saturday, Oct. at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, advanced com- Catholic High School Honor Roll. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, 10 a.m.-1 puter programming courses and a “Youth in Philan- There are more than 30 activities, including stu- p.m. www.lasalleacademy.org. thropy” course and semester abroad experiences. dent council, campus ministers, newspaper and There are some 35 clubs and activities, including yearbook, literary journal, mock trial, and science, Loyola School choir, digital photography, drama, environmental museum, dance and Latin clubs. A culture club cel- Loyola School, a co-educational school, was awareness, mock trial, Model United Nations, sci- ebrates diversity. Sports include basketball, soccer, founded by the Jesuits in 1900. ence, philosophy and others. The sports program softball, track and volleyball. Students participate in Advanced Placement courses are available in biol- includes badminton, basketball, cross country, fi eld monthly liturgies, retreats and service activities. ogy, physics, calculus, statistics, music theory, Eng- hockey, fencing, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swim- Enrollment: 224; 100 percent of graduates attend lish literature, English language and composition, ming, tennis, track and fi eld, volleyball and winter college. Principal: Sister Barbara Kane, O.P.; tuition: French, Spanish, U.S. history and European history. running.

The Bronx Catholic High Schools Announce 2011 Open Houses

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Aquinas High School Sunday 10/2/2011 1 p.m.–3 p.m. 718-367-2113 St. Raymond Academy for Girls Friday 10/7/2011 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 718-824-4220 What life-changing St. Barnabas High School Thursday 10/13/2011 6 p.m.–8 p.m. 718-325-8800 Cardinal Hayes High School Saturday 10/15/2011 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 718-292-6100 discoveries await Msgr. Scanlan High School Sunday 10/16/2011 12 noon-3 p.m. 718-430-0100 All Hallows High School Sunday 10/16/2011 12 noon–4 p.m. 718-293-4545 you at Sacred Heart? Preston High School Sunday 10/16/2011 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 718-863-9134 Katie, Class of ’12, Aspiring Research Scientist St. Catharine Academy Sunday 10/23/2011 11a.m.-2 p.m. 718-882-2882 St. Raymond High School for Sunday 10/23/2011 12 noon-3:30 p.m. 718-824-5050 Boys UPPER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ...... Thursday, October 27 Academy of Mt. St. Ursula Sunday 10/23/2011 12 noon–3 p.m. 718- 364-5353 ALL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ...... Saturday, November 5 Mt. St. Michael Academy Sunday 10/23/2011 12 noon–3 p.m. 718-515-6400 Sacred Heart’s three-year Science Research Program enables students to conduct original, high- Cardinal Spellman High School Sunday 10/30/2011 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. 718-881-8000 level research as part of their academic experience. Students present scientific findings in classroom Fordham Prep Sunday 10/30/2011 2 p.m.–4 p.m. 718-367-7500 forums as well as at state and regional symposia and national competitions. “My research focuses on combating malignant gliomas, a deadly form of brain cancer,” says Katie. “I’m not just learning about science. I’m doing it.” BRONX HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION FAIRS:

Cardinal Hayes HS • Thursday 9/22/2011, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Greenwich, CT Cardinal Spellman HS • Tuesday 9/27/2011, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 203-532-3534 An independent, Catholic school for girls www.cshgreenwich.org from preschool through grade 12 16 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 8, 2011

Canterbury School OPEN An independent Catholic coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12. HOUSE Saturday October 15

Registration at 9:30 a.m.

RSVP 860-210-3934 101 Aspetuck Avenue New Milford, CT 06776 860-210-3934 discover a [email protected] deeper knowledge www.cbury.org

OPEN HOUSES Bronx, Manhattan & Westchester Wednesday, October 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. All Others Monday, October 10, 1-4 p.m. September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 17

Enrollment: 640; 100 percent of graduates attend dents must be baptized Catholic, take a scholarship shka; tuition: $5,800; information: (212) 473-3323. college. Headmistress: Concepcion R. Alvar; tuition: exam, receive recommendations and complete in- Open house: Friday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.saint- $37,445-37,975; information: Lillian Issa, deputy head/ terview; 100 percent of graduates attend college; tu- georgeschools.org. director of admissions, (212) 744-4486. Open house: ition: none, all-scholarship; information: Eric DiMi- Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. www.marymountnyc.org. chele, director of admissions, (212) 288-1100. Open St. Jean Baptiste High School house: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 5:30-8 p.m. and Monday, St. Jean Baptiste High School, a girls’ school, was Mother Cabrini High School Oct. 10, 1-4 p.m. www.regis-nyc.org. founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Mother Cabrini, a girls’ school, was founded in Dame in 1929. 1899 by St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. St. Agnes Boys Students can take electives in ceramics, fashion Students can earn up to 21 college credits in cours- St. Agnes Boys was founded by the Marist Broth- design, drama, sociology, psychology, astronomy es across the academic spectrum. Mother Cabrini is ers in 1908. and environmental studies. The school partners Middle States-accredited and was twice named a Advanced Placement courses are available in with St. Joseph College. Advanced Placement cours- Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. American history, English and Spanish. es are available. Activities include an award-winning drum corps, Clubs and activities include mock trial, chess, dra- The school is accredited by the Middle States As- and more than 30 clubs focusing on service, leader- ma, math club, science club, yearbook, retreats and sociation of Secondary Schools. ship, the arts, writing, spirituality and religion. The a Habitat for Humanity program, among others. The Activities include fi eld trips, ping-pong, photog- athletic program includes Energy Up Fitness, cheer- sports program includes soccer, basketball, baseball, raphy, science and math, among others. The sports leading, basketball, softball and volleyball. cross country and track. program includes track, soccer, softball, step and Enrollment: 340; 100 percent of graduates attend Enrollment: 300; 99 percent of graduates attend cheerleading. college. President: Bruce Segall; principal: Kerry college. Principal: Robert Conte; tuition: $6,800; in- Enrollment: 350; must have 80 percent or higher Schmid; tuition: $7,490, $550 registration fee; infor- formation: (212) 873-9100; Open house: Thursday, school average for admission; 100 percent of gradu- mation: (212) 923-3540. Open house: Saturday, Oct. Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m. www.staghs.org. ates attend college. Principal: Sister Maria Cassano, 29, 1-3 p.m. www.cabrinihs.com. C.N.D.; tuition: $6,900, $500 fees; information: (212) St. George Academy 288-1645 ext. 134. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 Notre Dame High School St. George Academy is a co-educational school a.m.-12:30 p.m. www.stjean.org. Notre Dame is a girls’ school founded by the Sis- founded by the Fathers of the Order of St. Basil the ters of St. Ursula in 1912. Great in 1946. St. Vincent Ferrer High School Notre Dame is accredited by the Middle States The educational programs are designed to provide St. Vincent Ferrer, a girls’ high school, was found- Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and students with the knowledge of Christian principles ed as a parish school in 1884. The Dominican Sisters has been named one of the nation’s Outstanding and academic skills. The extracurricular program of Our Lady of the Springs, Bridgeport, Conn., staff High Schools by U.S. News and World Report. Stu- includes chorus, soccer, volleyball and basketball. the school. dents can take classes in American studies through Enrollment: 80. Principal: Deacon Peter P. Shy- Advanced Placement courses are offered in chem- the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Advanced Placement courses are available in art history, calculus, English, U.S. government and U.S. history. Pride In Our Past, Faith In Our Future. Activities and clubs include art, drama, photography, literary magazine and chorus. The sports program includes basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, running club and tennis club. Enrollment: 300; 100 percent of graduates attend WHY CHOOSE STEPINAC? college. President: Sister Virginia O’Brien, S.U.; principal: Jaclyn Brilliant; tuition: $8,990; information: Robert Grote, director of advancement, (212) 620-5575 ext 318. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 23, 2-5 p.m. www.cheznous.org. Come to our Open House and ﬁnd out:

Regis High School Regis High School, a boys’ full-scholarship school, Sunday, Oct. 16 was founded by the Jesuits in 1914. All courses are accelerated-honors courses. Re- 1pm–4pm quired courses include a language sequence in Latin, Chinese, German, Spanish or French. Required core For more information, contact us at [email protected]. courses also include fi lm appreciation; speech; art history; studio art and computer science. More than 30 electives include human anatomy, environmental t3BOLFEJOUIF5PQ$BUIPMJD)JHI4DIPPMT t"EWBODFE1MBDFNFOU$PVSTFT science, theater in New York City, Italian, Greek, or- ganic chemistry, contemporary social and political JOUIF/BUJPO t$IBNQJPOTIJQ"UIMFUJD5FBNT issues and musical composition. Seniors participate t1BSFOU0SHBOJ[BUJPOT4VQQPSU4UVEFOU4VDDFTT t.PSFUIBO$MVCTBOE4QPSUT5FBNT in a Christian service project every week. t$ISJTUJBO7BMVFTBOE5SBEJUJPOT t4VQQPSUJWF&OWJSPONFOU There are more than 50 clubs, including speech t"GGPSEBCMF5VJUJPO t$PNNJUUFE $BSJOHBOE$SFEFOUJBMFE'BDVMUZ and debate, band, photography, medical science and cultural and language clubs, martial arts and fenc- t$FOUSBM8FTUDIFTUFS-PDBUJPO t*OUFHSBUFE6TFPG5FDIOPMPHZ ing. The sports program includes cross country, in- door and outdoor track, baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. 950 Mamaroneck Avenue | White Plains, NY 10605 | (914) 946-4800 | www.stepinac.org Enrollment: 531. President: Father Phillip Judge, S.J.; principal: Dr. Gary Tocchet; admissions: stu- 18 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 8, 2011 istry, American history, English, calculus, European college. Principal: Sister Gail Morgan, O.P.; tuition: military history, science fiction, ski and snowboard- history, Spanish and French. Through a partnership $7,900, fees: $500; information: (212) 535-4680. Open ing, speech and debate and Model U.N. The sports with St. John’s University, students can earn up to house: Saturday, Oct. 15, noon-3 p.m. www.saintvin- program includes baseball, basketball, football, nine college credits in economics and Spanish. centferrer.com. cross country, swimming, bowling, ice hockey, track, All rooms in the school are wireless and installed wrestling, golf, rugby, soccer and tennis. with SmartBoards, the gym is renovated and the Xavier High School The school is accredited by the Middle States As- language lab has 30 workstations, the music lab fea- Xavier is a boys’ high school that was founded by sociation and was named a Blue Ribbon School of tures a digital system where students can compose the Jesuits in 1847. Excellence. their own music. Advanced Placement courses are available in Enrollment: 1,000; 100 percent of graduates attend Activities include those for global concerns, math English language and literature; Spanish language; college. President: John Raslowsky II; headmaster: club, newspaper, chorus and environmental club, World, U.S. and European history; comparative gov- Michael LiVigni; tuition: $12,925; information: Ben- among others. There are opportunities for students ernment and politics; calculus; statistics, biology, jamin Hamm, director of admissions, (212) 924-7900 to travel for international study each year. The physics and art studio. Students can also participate ext. 1442. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m., and sports program includes volleyball, basketball, soft- in a Junior R.O.T.C. program. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, 1-4 p.m. www.xavierhs.org. ball, running and soccer. More than 40 clubs and activities are available in- Enrollment: 500; 100 percent of graduates attend cluding robotics, cartooning and illustration, film, STATEN ISLAND

Msgr. Farrell High School Msgr. Farrell, a boys’ school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1961. Advanced Placement courses are available in Eu- FORDHAM PREP ropean history, U.S. history, English language and composition, U.S. political science, comparative political science, biology, chemistry, calculus (AB and Jesuit Education BC) and computer science. Classes are available in Faith, Scholarship, Service studio art, journalism, law, web design, Auto CAD, human anatomy and physiology, creative writing and film study. Students can take courses for college credit in accounting, finance, psychology, French, Italian, Spanish and C# computer programming. There are more than 30 clubs and activities, including WFBN-TV studio, drama club, and a na- tionally ranked marching band and forensic team. The sports program includes baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and wrestling. Enrollment: 1,000; 100 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Msgr. Edmund J. Whalen; tuition: Fordham Prep stresses the development $6,950; information: (718) 987-2900. Open house: Sun- of excellence in the whole person: day, Oct. 23, noon-3 p.m. www.msgrfarrellhs.org. intellectual, religious, social, emotional and physical. Moore Catholic High School Moore Catholic High School, a co-educational school, was founded by the archdiocese along with the Presentation Sisters of Staten Island in 1962. It celebrates its golden jubilee this year. Advanced Placement courses are available in Eng- OPEN HOUSE lish literature and composition, English language Sunday, October 30, 2 pm and composition, calculus, U.S. history, world his- Learn about admission, tory and biology. Special programs and courses in- scholarships and financial aid. clude performing arts, teaching the Christian mes- sage and the Presentation Scholars Academy. Some 20 clubs include those for computers, drama, Located on the campus of musical theater, dance, hip-hop dance team, chorus, Fordham University, adjacent to jazz band, chess, newspaper, yearbook, Respect Life, the New York Botanical Garden. National Honor Society and student council. Championship teams include boys’ and girls’ soccer, basketball, and track and field. Other sports in- Call for directions. clude baseball, softball, football, cheerleading, bowl- 718-367-7500 ing, tennis and golf. fordhamprep.org Enrollment: 650; 99 percent of graduates go on [email protected] to college. Principal: Douglas McManus; tuition: $6,850; information: Amelia Panfilo, vice principal, (718) 761-9200. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. www.moorechs.org. September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 19

Notre Dame Academy National Catholic High School Honor Roll. Albany, St. John’s University and Iona College for Notre Dame Academy is a girls’ school founded Advanced Placement courses are available, and qualified students to earn up to 60 college credits. in 1903 by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre students can earn college credit in every discipline Fifteen percent of the class of 2011 completed a year Dame. through programs with St. John’s University and of college credits. Advanced Placement courses are The school offers college-level courses in calcu- SUNY Albany. The Major Course of Study Program available in calculus, English, American history, Eu- lus, French, Spanish, psychology and theology. Oth- allows students to declare a major, pursue individu- ropean history, biology and government. The school er special courses include statistics, Model U.N., alized program of classes, independent studies and is accredited by Middle States. television production, chorus, sociology, advanced internships in junior and senior year. The Interdis- There are more than 35 clubs and activities, in- studio art and graphic design. Advanced Placement ciplinary Humanities Program allows students to cluding art, book, film and chess clubs; an ITV team; courses are available for English language, English understand the elements common to every culture. Future Business Leaders of America; Holy Name literature and composition, world history, U.S. his- Villa also has an active fine and performing arts pro- Society; Ladies of Charity; and speech and debate. tory and European history, biology, physics, calcu- gram that produces two musicals and two concerts The sports program includes baseball, softball, bas- lus, portfolio art, Spanish and French. The school is per year. A dance class will begin in September. ketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice Middle States-accredited and has a partnership with There are more than 22 clubs and 16 competitive hockey, lacrosse, rifle team, soccer, swimming and St. John’s University for college credits. sports teams. diving, tennis, track, wrestling, and cheerleading. The more than 20 activities available include fo- The school is a charter member of the National Enrollment: 1,300; admission: students must be rensics, performing arts/drama, a literary art maga- Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, baptized Catholics who have received or will re- zine and a video yearbook. Sports include basket- the New York State Mathematics Honor Society and ceive confirmation; 100 percent of graduates attend ball, volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming, bowling, the International Thespian Society. The Naviance college. Principal: Father Michael Reilly; tuition: tennis, golf, cross country, track and cheerleading. guidance system for academics, college and career $5,990; information: (718) 984-6500. Open house: Enrollment: 454; 100 percent of graduates attend planning will begin in September. It is a technology boys: Sunday, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m.; girls: Sunday, Oct. 23, college. Principal: Kathryn Jaenicke, president: Sister system that assists in the college search and applica- 1-4 p.m. www.josephsea.org. Patricia Corley C.N.D. Tuition: $8,600, $800 fees. In- tion process. formation: (718) 447-8878 ext. 501. Open house: Satur- Enrollment: approximately 550. Principal: Barbara St. Joseph Hill Academy day, Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. www.notredameacademy.org. Ann Logan; tuition: $7,800; information: (718) 442- St. Joseph Hill Academy, a girls’ school, was found- 6240. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-4 p.m. www. ed in 1930 by the Daughters of Divine Charity. St. John Villa Academy High School sjva.org. Students can take college-level courses through St. John Villa Academy High School, is a girls’ high a partnership with St. John’s University in history, school, founded by the Sisters of St. John the Baptist St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School math, science, sociology, foreign languages, theology in 1932. St. Joseph by-the-Sea is a co-educational high and musical theater and opera. Advanced Placement It is Middle States-accredited and was awarded school founded in 1963. courses are available in biology, psychology, Europe- honorable mention for academic excellence by the St. Joseph’s has a program in affiliation with SUNY an history, U.S. history, government, calculus, English La Salle Academy OPEN HOUSE 215 E. 6th Street New York, NY Saturday, October 29, 2011 (10:00am-1:00pm) 10003 www.lasalleacademy.org Saturday, February 4, 2012 (10:00am-1:00pm) “Friends You Haven’t Met Yet”

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SINCE 1848 20 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 8, 2011 literature, English language and art history. Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1917. WESTCHESTER The school, which is accredited by the Middle Advanced Placement courses are offered in Eng- States Association, has been named to the Catholic lish, math, history, economics and biology. The Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel, high school honor roll for academics. school also offers college-level courses. St. Peter’s White Plains There are more than 30 clubs and activities, in- Boys is Middle States- accredited. Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel, a girls’ cluding a bowling club, Future Business Leaders Clubs and activities include those for service and school, was founded by the Sisters of the Divine of America, Special Olympics Club and an animal campus ministry, as well as politics, chess, history, Compassion in 1918. rights club. The sports program includes basketball, math, cinema and drama. The sports program in- Good Counsel is accredited by the Middle States bowling, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, swim- cludes baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, hockey, Association and was named a Blue Ribbon School ming, tennis, track and volleyball. tennis, soccer, track, swimming, wrestling and foot- of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Enrollment: 478; 100 percent of graduates at- ball. Students can take a full year of college level courses tend college. Principal: Angela T. Ferrando; tuition: Enrollment: 600; 96 percent of graduates attend through a partnership with Pace University, ABLE. $7,300; information: (718) 447-1374, ext. 100. Open college. President: Brother James Kelly, F.S.C.; prin- Advanced Placement courses are available in calcu- house: Saturday, Oct. 15, 1-4 p.m. www.stjhill.org. cipal: John Fodera; tuition: $6,475; information: (718) lus, biology, environmental science, American his- 447-1676. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. www. tory, European history and English literature. St. Peter’s Boys High School stpetersboyshs.org. There are more than 35 clubs and activities, in- St. Peter’s Boys High School was founded by the cluding a right to life club, mock trial, writers and poets, Asian cultural society, yearbook, lacrosse club and ethnic cooking. The athletic program includes volleyball, tennis, track and field, basketball, softball, swimming and soccer. The school is the first Westchester girls’ school to offer Gaelic football. Enrollment: 350; principal: Sister Laura Donovan, R.D.C.; tuition: $8,600; information: (914) 949-0178. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 15, noon-3 p.m. www. gcahs.org.

Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains Archbishop Stepinac High School, a boys’ school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1948. Sixteen Advanced Placement courses are available in all academic disciplines. There are more than 20 clubs and activities including art, chess, newspaper, debate, band and drama. The sports program includes football, baseball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, golf, track and wrestling. The school has a retreat and community service program for all students. Enrollment: 650. President: Father Thomas Col- lins; principal: Paul Carty; tuition: $7,900; informa-

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173 East 75th St., New York, NY 10021 (212) 288-1645 ext.134 • www.stjean.org • TACHS #206 September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 21 tion: (914) 946-4800, ext. 263. Open house: Sunday, schooled. For more information on attending the College Advantage and Iona College Link in litera- Oct. 16, 1 p.m. www.stepinac.org. Prep program and its requirements, contact Father ture, science, mathematics, languages and theology. Luke Sweeney or Roenice Gonzalez. (914) 968-1340. There is a retreat program and community service Blessed Sacrament-St. Gabriel, New Rochelle www.NYPriest.com. opportunities. Blessed Sacrament-St. Gabriel is a co-educational The school has 52 teams in 17 sports for both boys school that resulted from the merger of Blessed Sac- Iona Preparatory School, New Rochelle and girls, including basketball, cheerleading, cross rament and St. Gabriel high schools. Iona Prep, a boys’ high school, was founded by the country, fi eld hockey, swimming, tennis and vol- The school is accredited by the Middle States As- Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1916. leyball. The school’s athletic program has won six sociation. Advanced Placement and college level Advanced Placement courses are available in the league championships, the boys’ baseball team were courses are available. The school offers a resource humanities, math and the sciences. The school has state semi-fi nalists. room teacher for students with IEPs and special been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by The school has more than 30 clubs and activities, needs. the U.S. Department of Education. It is accredited including the National Honor Society, MSG Var- The sports program includes basketball, soccer, by the Middle States Association. sity, dance, chorus, band and theater. The Kennedy softball, and spring track and fi eld. The sports program includes basketball, baseball, Catholic Players have won more than a dozen Youth Enrollment: 260. Principal: Edward Sullivan; tu- football, soccer, hockey, track, swimming, wrestling, Theater Award nominations. ition: $6,700, fees: $325, $150 registration; informa- crew, golf, lacrosse, tennis and volleyball. Enrollment: 570; 99 percent of graduates go on to tion: (914) 632-2595, ext. 221. Open house: Saturday, Enrollment: 787. President: Brother Thomas Leto, college. President and principal: Father Mark Vail- Oct. 15, noon-3p.m. www.bssg.net. C.F.C.; principal: Maureen Kiers; tuition: $14,900; in- lancourt; tuition: $7,050; information: Sister Barbara formation: (914) 632-0714. Open house: Sunday, Oct. Heil, R.D.C., (914) 232-5061, ext. 101. Open house: Cathedral Prep Program 23, noon- 3 p.m. www.ionaprep.org. Sunday, Oct. 23, 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7-9 Cathedral Prep is the archdiocese’s formation pro- p.m. www.kennedycatholic.org. gram for boys of high school age who are consider- John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Somers ing the call to the diocesan priesthood. Based at St. John F. Kennedy Catholic, a co-educational school, Maria Regina High School, Hartsdale Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, it offers monthly was founded in 1934 by the Sisters of Divine Com- Maria Regina High School, a girls’ school, was weekends that include prayer, catechesis, recreation passion in Katonah and was known as St. Mary’s. It founded by the archdiocese in 1957. and chances to meet with seminarians already on was relocated to Somers in 1966 and renamed. Students can take college level courses though the road to ordination. It is open to any boy from Students can take Advanced Placement courses partnerships with Iona College in New Rochelle, St. Catholic or public high school or who is home- and college courses through St. John’s University Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill and The Col-

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lege of Westchester in White Plains. show, martial arts, weightlifting and College level courses include account- chess. The sports program includes ing, anatomy and physiology, law, cal- basketball, wrestling, bowling, base- culus, English and Spanish. Advanced ball, golf, cross country, tennis, soccer Placement courses are offered in bi- and volleyball. ology, English literature, U.S. history Enrollment: 500; admission requires and European history. entrance examination and personal Students can choose from more than interview; 100 percent of students 30 clubs and societies, including cook- attend college. President: Father Pat- ing, guitar, anime, peer ministry, ITV rick Angelucci, S.D.B.; principal: John News and others. The sports program P. Flaherty; tuition: $6,325; informa- includes Gaelic football, tennis, soccer, tion: Sister Barbara Wright, O.P., (914) volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, 632-0248. Open house: Saturday, Oct. softball and cross country track. 15, noon-3 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 11, Enrollment: 565; 100 percent of 2012, from noon-3 p.m. Scholarship graduates attend college. President/ exam: Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. www. principal: Sister Danielle Marie Baran, salesianhigh.org. C.R., tuition: $7,450; information: (914) Go on an archaeological dig, build your own robot, read important books, learn an 761-3300. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 16, School of the Holy Child, Rye instrument, write a play, make a film, or hone 1-4 p.m. www.mariaregina.org. School of the Holy Child is a girls’ your jump shot. Your experiences here school founded by Cornelia Connelly will change you— Sacred Heart High School, in 1904. so you can change pursue Yonkers Eleven Advanced Placement cours- the world. Sacred Heart is a co-educational es are offered. There is a student lap- Upper School Open House: YOUR PASSION parish high school, founded in 1923 by top program. The school’s Global Pro- Saturday, October 1, 1—3:30 p.m. the Capuchin Franciscan Friars. gram offers service trips in the United Middle School Open House: The school offers college-level States, South America, Europe and Tuesday, October 25, 6—8 p.m. courses in English, psychology, and Africa. There are programs for visual Join us at our monthly Take-a-Look Mornings: of the math. Advanced Placement courses and performing arts and community Visit www.holychildrye.org or email School Holy Child [email protected] An independent Catholic School for young women in grades 5-12 include biology, English, U.S. histo- service opportunities. for more information. 2225 Westchester Avenue | Rye, NY 10580 | www.holychildrye.org ry, government and calculus. Sacred There are clubs for art, math, books, Heart is Middle States-accredited. chess and Shakespeare; activities in- The sports program includes foot- clude mock trial, newspaper, step and ball, basketball, volleyball, baseball, Instructional Television (ITV). The softball, soccer and track. Activities sports program includes 13 varsity 555 West End Avenue include theater, school newspaper teams. New York, NY 10024 and art club, as well as enrichment Enrollment: 345; 100 percent of St. AgneS (212) 873- 9100 programs such as cooking, guitar and graduates go on to college. Head of first aid. school: Ann Sullivan; tuition: $28,500; Enrollment: 400; 99 percent of grad- information: (914) 967-5622; Open Boys High School uates go on to college. Principal: Agnes house: Saturday, Oct. 1, 1- 3:30 p.m. McNamara. Information: Jean Borelli, www.holychildrye.org. St. Agnes is an all boys (914) 965-3114. Tuition: $7,250, $350 fees. Catholic High School with Open house: Saturday, Oct. 22, noon-3 The Montfort Academy, Katonah just under 300 students. p.m. www.sacredhearths.net. The Montfort Academy, a co-educational classical school, loyal to We are a college preparatory program with a Regents and AP Salesian High School, the magisterium of the Church, was curriculum. 100% of our recent New Rochelle founded by Richard Greco Jr., past as- graduating classes are attending Salesian, a boys’ school, was found- sistant secretary of the Navy, in 2001. college. ed in 1920 by the Salesians of St. John Special courses are available in We are located in a small, safe Bosco. Greek, Latin, apologetics, astronomy, and caring environment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan— Students can take Advanced Place- “Great Books,” logic, rhetoric and de- one block from the 86th Street ment courses in biology, calculus, bate. Advanced Placement courses stop on the #1 train, and with world history, American history, Eng- are available in U.S. history, European the M86 bus stopping directly in lish language and composition and history, English literature and compo- front of the school. English literature and composition. sition and calculus. The school was Our facilities include two science labs, two fully-equipped Other classes include architectural named to the Catholic High School computer labs, Smart Boards in drafting, law and forensic science. Honor Roll by the Acton Institute as every classroom, gymnasium Special programs include the Math one of the top 50 Catholic high schools Open House and a two-story library. Extracur- Leaders Program, science discovery in the U.S. from 2005 to 2009. ricular activities include soccer, and youth ministry. Students can par- Activities include chess, debate basketball, baseball, chess club, Thursday, October 20 drama club, math team, year- ticipate in the Gilder Lehrman Insti- team, theater, choir and Italian club. book, Mock Trial Team, NHS and tute of American History Academy. Study abroad in Italy is available to a Habitat for Humanity Program. Salesian is accredited by the Middle upperclassmen. The sports program 5-7 pm It has been said that St. Agnes States Association of Colleges and includes basketball, swimming, soccer, is one the best kept secrets on the Schools. baseball, cross country and softball. Upper West Side! Among the clubs are the 85-piece Enrollment: 53; 100 percent of grad- marching band, mock trial, TV news uates attend college. Headmaster: Ste- September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 23 ven Terenzio; tuition: $8,500, fees: $900. Informa- tion: (914) 767-0325. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 22, noon-3 p.m. www.themontfortacademy.org.

The Ursuline School, New Rochelle The Ursuline School, a girls’ school, was founded TALENT—Students by Sisters of the Order of St. Ursula in 1897. of Preston High Students can take Advanced Placement classes School in the Bronx play the keyboard in English, U.S. history, government and politics, and sing during an calculus, biology, physics, studio art, French, Span- assembly in May. ish, Italian and Latin. Science research is available Extracurricular through a partnership with SUNY Albany; classes activities, like cho- are available in Greek, marine science, journalism rus, are common and peer ministry, among others. at Catholic high Activities include those for leadership, service schools. and spirituality such as cantors and acolytes and peer ministry; an environmental club, math club and Model U.N.; dance and step; and clubs for language and culture. The sports program includes cross country, field hockey, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, basketball, track and field, golf, lacrosse, softball, cheerleading and crew. Enrollment: 767; 100 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Eileen Davidson; tuition: $15,675; information: (914) 636-3950. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m. www.ursulinenewrochelle.org. Maria R. Bastone

ed by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1957. per, media, international and campus ministry. The UPPER COUNTIES The college preparatory curriculum offers Ad- sports program includes football, soccer, basketball, vanced Placement courses in all subject areas. baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, golf, Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia There are more than 50 activities available to stu- track and cheerleading. Albertus Magus is a co-educational school found- dents, including mock trial, math league, newspa- Enrollment: 480; 100 percent of graduates attend

ALBERTUS MAGNUS HIGH SCHOOL Built on Faith, Bound for Excellence

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Sunday, October 23: Mass at 11 a.m. followed by Presentation and Tours 12-2 p.m. OPEN Tuesday, October 25: Presentation and Tours 7-9 p.m. 798 Route 304 • Bardonia, NY 10954 • 845-623-8842 HOUSE Visit us online at www.albertusmagnus.net 24 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 8, 2011

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Xavier High School open House Saturday, October 29, 2011 1:00pm – 4:00pm For boys in 6th, 7th and 8th grade and their families. Take a personally guided tour with a current Xavier student, meet the faculty, guidance counselors, coaches, ask questions and learn all that a Jesuit education at Xavier offers. Advance registration is not required.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office 30 West 16th Street • New York, NY 10011-6302 • (212) 924-7900 www.xavierhs.org • [email protected]

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Good Counsel Academy Open House: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

• Rigorous Honors Program • AP Classes • Award-Winning Athletics • Middle States Accredited • 100% College Placement • Acceptances to Top-Tier Colleges • Numerous College Scholarship Offers • Commitment to Excellence in Young Women’s Education for Over 90 Years

ospel Values, ompassion, cademic Excellence G 52 North Broadway,C White Plains,A NY 10603, 914-949-0178, GCA www.GCAhs.org September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 25 college. President-principal: Joseph T. Troy; tuition: $8,800, fees: $950; information: Noreen Power, director of admissions, (845) 623-8842. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. Mass, tours and presenta- tions, noon-2 p.m.; and Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. www.albertusmagnus.net.

John A. Coleman Catholic, Hurley John A. Coleman Catholic in Hurley is a co-educational school founded in 1967 by the archdiocese. Students can take college level courses; courses are also available in theater and visual arts. There are Advanced Placement courses in biology, government, calculus and English. Coleman Catholic was voted “best private school” in the Hudson Valley by the Kingston Freeman newspaper. Known for its theater program, the school produces two musicals each year. The sports program includes cross country, volleyball, tennis, soccer, basketball, track, baseball, softball and golf. Enrollment: 190; admission is individually deter- mined, 90-98 percent of graduates go on to college. Principal and president: Louis Tullo; tuition: $5,995; information: (845) 338-2750. Open house: Sunday, Jan. 29, 1-3 p.m. www.colemancatholic.org. Maria R. Bastone John S. Burke Catholic, Goshen SACRAMENTS—Boys at All Hallows High School John S. Burke Catholic, a co-educational school, in the Bronx listen during a Reconciliation Ser- was founded in 1899 as St. John’s. It moved to its vice in the school’s chapel before receiving the present location in 1964. sacrament of penance last April. Catholic high Advanced Placement courses are available. A full schools put an emphasis on the importance of sports and activities program includes an eques- the sacraments in Catholic life. trian club, ice hockey, football, basketball, softball, track and field and volleyball. sie, a co-educational school, was founded by the Enrollment: 500; tuition: $7,900. Principal: Msgr. archdiocese in 1958. James T. Byrnes; information: (845) 294-5481. Open Advanced Placement courses are available in sev- house: Sunday, Oct. 23, 2-5 p.m. www.burkecatholic. en subjects, including English, statistics, physics, org. chemistry, biology, U.S. History and Government, and psychology. College-level courses are available Our Lady of Lourdes, Poughkeepsie through a partnership with the Greystone Program, Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeep- Marist College and Dutchess Community College. The school is Middle States-accredited. The school offers programs in campus ministry, band, chorus and studio art. Students can choose The High School Guide from more than 30 clubs, including those for pro- life issues, movies, the environment, fashion, drama, can be found on school newspaper and debate. Enrollment: 700; 99 percent of graduates attend Catholic New York’s college. Principal: Father John M. Lagiovane; tuition: $7,000, $350 fee; information: Mary Lockwood, ad- Web site at www.cny.org missions, (845) 463-0400 ext. 1111. Open house: Sun- day, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m. www.ollchs.org.

Join us at our next Where girls learn to lead. open house: Saint Dominic Academy has a history of empowering young Sept. 25th women to grow academically, spiritually and socially. (1 pm – 3 pm) Invest in your daughter’s future…today. Oct. 6th (6 pm – 8 pm) SAINT DOMINIC ACADEMY Empowering Women for Leadership Since 1878 RSVP 2572 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, NJ 07304 • (201) 434-5938 admissions@ stdominicacad.com stdominicacad.com

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FREE ELIGIBILITY SCALE - Free Lunch, Breakfast, Milk REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY SCALE - Reduced Price Lunch, Breakfast

ARCHDIOCESE Number in Annual Monthly Twice per Every two Weekly Number in Annual Monthly Twice per Every two Weekly OF NEW YORK Family Unit month weeks Family Unit month weeks 1 $14,157 $1,180 $590 $545 $273 1 $20,147 $1,679 $840 $775 $388 CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM 2 19,123 1,594 797 736 368 2 27,214 2,268 1,134 1,047 524 Breakfast-Lunch 3 24,089 2,008 1,004 927 464 3 34,281 2,857 1,429 1,319 660

4 29,055 2,422 1,211 1,118 559 4 41,348 3,446 1,723 1,591 796

2011-2012 5 34,021 2,836 1,418 1,309 655 5 48,415 4,035 2,018 1,863 932 Income eligibility guidelines for 6 38,987 3,249 1,625 1,500 750 6 55,482 4,624 2,312 2,134 1,067 free and reduced price 7 43,953 3,663 1,832 1,691 846 7 62,549 5,213 2,607 2,406 1,203 meals or free milk 8 48,919 4,007 2,039 1,882 941 8 69,616 5,802 2,901 2,678 1,339

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