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SEEKING KNOWLEDGE—Ryan Jaquez, a member of the Class of 2019 at St. Raymond High School for Boys in , raises his hand during the school’s Guidance Day last October. Ryan is now a freshman at Brown University in Providence, R.I.

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Finding the Right School high school For Every Student Short profi les including pertinent information about each of the 44 Catholic high schools in the archdiocese are contained on the inside pages of this pullout section. Compiled data on course offerings, clubs and activities, athletic programs, guide/2019 tuition costs and open house dates will give your family a good start on making the right choice for your student. The schools represented range geographically from Staten Island to Dutchess County as well as many points in between.

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Maria R. Bastone CLT ASS AC S—The choir of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, under the direction of Ines Wilhelm-, raises their voices in song April 4 at the Mass for the Class of 2019 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Cardinal Dolan offered the Mass for graduating seniors from Catholic high schools across the archdiocese.

tary schools. The sports program includes basketball, and the new AP Capstone Research Program. Bronx softball, step, volleyball and cheerleading. Students can take special courses from the Gilder Academy of Mount St. Ursula Enrollment: 325; 100 percent of graduates are ac- Lehrman School of American History and Gilder Founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1855, the Acad- cepted into college and 99 percent attend. Princi- Lehrman Saturday Academy. All Hallows offers the emy of Mount St. Ursula is the longest continuously pal: Sister Jean Marie Humphries, O.S.U., Ph.D.; Mentoring in Medicine Program through Monte- operating girls’ secondary school in New York. tuition/fees $9,850; information: Silvia Cabreja, fiore Hospital, the CAP Program through St. John’s Students can take Advanced Placement courses in recruitment and admissions: (718) 364-5353, ext. 237, University for college credit, Theatre Development American history, biology, calculus, English, Euro- or [email protected]. Fund Open Doors Program and leadership pro- pean history and Spanish. Juniors and seniors are Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, noon-3p.m.; grams including the National Hispanic Institute, eligible to take college level courses through partner- www.amsu.org PeerForward and the Foróige Leadership Program ships with St. John’s University and . in Ireland. Clubs include AMSU vocalists, anime, culture Students can participate in more than 40 after- clubs, dance, marketing club eco-science, film, All Hallows is a boys’ school founded in 1909 by school activities. The athletic program includes guitar, library council, liturgy club, musical theater, the Congregation of Christian Brothers taught in basketball, baseball, soccer, track, bowling and golf. photography, retreat teams, student council and the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. Enrollment: 520, 99 percent of graduates attend youth ministry activities. All Hallows has been named one of the Top 50 college; President: Ron Schutté; Principal: Susan A. Service opportunities include Cardinal Hayes Catholic high schools in America by the Catholic Natale; tuition: $6,600; information: Eric Mercado, Program for Exceptional People, Fordham Bedford Honor Roll for 10 consecutive years. director of admissions, (718)-293-4545, ext. 135. Community Services, P.O.T.S., United Nations in- The school offers Advanced Placement courses in Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, noon-4 p.m.; volvement, social justice causes and involvement in World history, U.S. history, biology, English literature, www.allhallows.org community agencies, churches, parishes and elemen- government and politics, micro-economics, Spanish continued on page 19 18 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019

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Aquinas High School cludes 30 teams in all major sports. The school TAKING THE TACHS Aquinas High School, a selective girls’ college has two all-weather fields, a fitness center and a preparatory school, was founded by the Dominican weight room. Admission to Catholic high schools is based Sisters of Sparkill in 1923. Enrollment: 1,300; 99 percent of graduates attend on student records and performance on the Aquinas offers Advanced Placement Courses, college. President and Principal: Daniel O’Keefe; Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools online courses, Capstone Seminar and Research tuition: $9,100, $950 in fees; information: Deirdre (TACHS). Eighth-grade students applying for Program, Honors and Regents courses. Accred- Gibbons, director of admissions, (718) 881-8000, fall admission to high schools in the Archdio- ited by the Middle States Association of Colleges ext. 273. cese of New York must take the TACHS test and Schools, Aquinas was named a Blue Ribbon Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at test sites in , the School of Excellence twice by the U.S. Depart- Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m.; www.cardinal- Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Orange, ment of Education. spellman.org Rockland and Dutchess Counties. The Extracurricular Program includes Student Registration: www.tachsinfo.com or 866- Council, Bronx Mentoring, Community Action and Fordham Preparatory School, the Bronx 618-2247. Information: www.tachsinfo.com Service, string orchestra, marching band, alumnae Fordham Prep is a Jesuit boys’ school founded by concert orchestra and band, color guard, drama, in 1841. SADD, Habitat for Humanity, newspaper, yearbook, Students can select from 19 Advanced Placement diving, squash, tennis, , volleyball sakura and other activities. courses, including art history, biology, Chinese lan- and wrestling. Sports include soccer, competitive cheer, vol- guage, English literature, macroeconomics, phys- Enrollment: 983; 99 percent of graduates attend leyball, basketball, softball and track. In the Class ics 1, psychology, Spanish literature, statistics and college. President: Father Christopher Devron, S.J.; of 2019, the valedictorian and salutatorian were ac- studio art. A classical language, or Ancient principal: Joseph A. Petriello ’98, Ph.D.; tuition: cepted to Yale and Harvard, respectively; 100 per- Greek, is required for freshmen. Modern language $20,960; admissions: (718) 584-8367. cent of Aquinas graduates attend college, earning courses available beginning sophomore year are Open house: Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m; Sunday, upward of $12.5 million in scholarships and awards; Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish. Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.; www.fordhamprep.org/admissions annual enrollment: 300. There are more than 60 clubs and activities Principal: Mark A. Shultz; tuition: $8,800, plus including astronomy, aviation, business, chess, Mount St. Michael Academy fees; information: Kelly Hernandez (718) 367-2113, creative writing, cyber security, diversity alliance, Mount St. Michael Academy, a boys’ school ext. 137, or [email protected]; frisbee, jazz ensemble, marine biology, outdoor (grades 6 through 12), was founded by the Marist Open house: Sunday, Oct. 6, noon-4 p.m.; www. adventure, and speech and . Brothers in 1926. aquinashs.org The athletic program includes 41 individual Advanced Placement courses are offered in biol- teams across 18 sports including baseball, basket- ogy, calculus, chemistry, English, Spanish, U.S. his- Cardinal Hayes High School ball, bowling, crew, cross country, football, golf, tory, world history and U.S. government. Cardinal Hayes High School, a boys’ school, was ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming and continued on page 20 founded by the Archdiocese of New York in 1941. The Middle States-accredited school offers Advanced Placement courses in American history, world history, English literature, English language, chemistry, calculus and . The school offers The Academy Program for students Saint Vincent Ferrer HigH ScHool with learning disabilities. Founded in 1888 • www.saintvincentferrer.com Student activities include National Honor So- ciety, Student Council, chorus, drum line, guitar If you don’t yet know St Vincent Ferrer High School, we think you should! club, chess club, school newspaper and drama club, open HouS e - Saturday, o ctober 26tH, 11:00a.m.-2:30p.m. among others. The athletic program includes baseball, foot- • A Catholic girls high school with Dominican Sisters on staff and faculty ball, basketball, soccer, track and field, bowling, • A Pre-Med Advantage program which is completed in a cohort of science- golf and lacrosse. driven students and includes AP Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Enrollment: 860; 98 percent of graduates attend Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry college. President: Father Joseph P. Tierney; Prin- • A generous Scholars Scholarship Program cipal: William D. Lessa; tuition: $7,000; informa- • A 100% graduation rate with all students attending college tion: Craig Joseph, assistant principal for enrollment • More than 45 Extracurricular activities and sports management, (718) 292-6100, ext. 187. • A full Varsity and J. V. Sports Program Open house: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., • A safe, culturally rich, and exciting location with a friendly, and Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. www. welcoming environment cardinalhayes.org • Ferrer students can experience the world with our twice yearly International Travel and Study Program—and it’s open to all Ferrer students Cardinal Spellman High School • Easily accessible by all public transportation Cardinal Spellman High School, a co-educational school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1959. Advanced Placement and college credit courses Ferrer: It’s worth the trip, and it’s worth the effort! are available in English, , U.S. history, biol- Saint Vincent Ferrer HigH ScHool ogy, chemistry, government and politics, calculus 212-535-4680 • 151 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065 and Spanish. Sister Gail Morgan, O.P., Principal Students can take extra classes in forensic sci- Sister Christine Cosgrove, O.P., Ph.D., Admissions ence, , marketing, psychology and economics. [email protected] All students are supplied with a laptop. www.saintvincentferrer.com Students can choose from more than 50 clubs Educating young women in Catholic and Dominican values since 1888 and activities. The athletic program for boys and girls in- 20 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019

Senior electives include business math, sports medicine, engineering psychology, criminal justice, anatomy and physiology. Moore Catholic The Mount offers 30 extracurricular activities and clubs. Students may participate in the art club, robotics, fencing, video game club, various culture High School clubs, Student Council, comic book club, coding, and chess and dominoes club. The athletic program includes football, soccer, 100 Merrill Avenue lacrosse, basketball, track, baseball, wrestling and bowling. Staten Island, NY 10314 Enrollment: 800; One-to-One Chromebook Pro- (718)761-9200 gram. President: Peter P. Corritori, Jr. ‘71; principal: www.MooreCatholicHS.org Brother Steve Schlitte, F.M.S; Tuition: $8,600; plus G  L. DS . B.S., M.S.E. fees; Information: Thomas Fraher, director of ad- PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL missions, (718) 515-6400, ext. 228. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, noon-3 p.m.; www.mtstmichael.org

Msgr. Scanlan High School Msgr. Scanlan High School is a co-educational school founded by Msgr. Arthur Scanlan in 1949. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Eng- lish, Spanish, biology, U.S. history, U.S. government and computer science. The school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Activities and clubs include English, history, Spanish, math and National Honor societies, and HOMECOMING: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 - 1:30 p.m. campus ministry. There are also art and tech clubs. OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Msgr. Scanlan partners with the Amazon Future Engineering Program for engineering, computer science and STEM. The athletic program includes volleyball, track, baseball, basketball, softball and cheerleading. Enrollment: 470, 98 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Kris Keelin; tuition: $7,550, plus fees; information: Chris Florentino, cflorentino@ scanlanhs.edu, or (718) 430-0100, ext. 57. Open house; Saturday, Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m.; www.scanlanhs.edu

Preston High School Preston is a girls’ school founded by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in 1947. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and was honored with the National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils. A technical arts program, engineering workshops and wide selection of senior electives are offered. College credit courses, including Advanced Placement courses, are available in U.S. history, TACHS PREPARATION COURSES women’s history, English literature, English lan- SBHS TACHS CODE #214 Saturdays, September 14 - October 26, 2019 9:00 a.m. to Noon guage, biology, environmental science, Spanish language, Spanish literature, Italian, calculus and OPEN HOUSE EVENTS studio art. Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Students can choose from more than 35 clubs and Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. activities including anime, art, science, newspaper, SHADOW DAYS honor societies and cultural clubs, and activities Attend classes, meet students and learn all about the SBHS Community! such as yearbook and drama. REGISTER TODAY! The athletic program includes volleyball, soccer, Visit stbarnabashigh.com, email Gina Nieves at [email protected] basketball, softball, cheerleading and step team. or call 718-325-8800 x20 Enrollment: 450; 100 percent of graduates are ac- cepted to college. Principal: Jane Grendell; tuition: Saint Barnabas High School... Where Your Future Begins! $11,500; fees: $1,000. 425 East 240 Street, Bronx, NY 10470 Open house; Sunday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; www.prestonhs.org September 12, 2019 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 21

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SYAINTL ASSIGNMENT—Father Richard Welch, C.Ss.R., judicial vicar of the archdiocese’s Metropolitan Tribunal, discusses decrees and oaths before administering them to, from back right, senior Kayla Irizarry, instructor Aulina Presendieu and senior Christine Llano, all of St. Jean Baptiste High School, Manhattan, in May. The three were named typists/copyists of the diocesan inquiry of Servant of God , whose cause for canonization is open. Far left is A. Maria Luisa Rivera, a notary in the tribunal.

Saint Barnabas High School Enrollment: 221; 100 percent college acceptance rate. college. President: Sister Patricia Wolf, R.S.M.; Saint Barnabas is an independent, Catholic, girls’ Principal: Theresa Napoli; tuition: $8,800; infor- principal: Sister Ann M. Welch, R.S.M.; tuition: preparatory high school in the Woodlawn section mation: (718) 325-8800. $10,000; fees: $650, information: (718) 882-2882. of the Bronx. With a challenging , an Open house: Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. and Open house: Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., array of extra-curricular activities and an emphasis Saturday, Oct. 26, noon- 2:30 p.m.; www.stbarn- and Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8 p.m.; www. on service, its goal is to embrace global diversity abashigh.com scahs.org. and educate young women to develop the confi- dence and leadership qualities to excel in college St. Catharine Academy St. Raymond Academy for Girls and beyond. St. Catharine Academy, a girls’ school, was St. Raymond Academy for the Girls was founded The school’s Three-Tier Academic Platform offers founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889. by the Sisters of Charity as a parish high school in Advanced Placement, Honors and Regents courses, Ten Advanced Placement courses are offered 1960. portfolio assessments and college credit courses. in English, math, science, languages, art and Advanced Placement courses are offered in Span- Internship programs in education, law, business social studies. ish language, Spanish literature, English literature and medicine/health care are offered to seniors. Clubs and activities include service projects, and composition, and U.S. history. Activities and clubs include robotics, choir, student publications, choir, robotics, photogra- Clubs and activities include the National Honor drama, dance, cheerleading, literary magazine, phy and art. Society, student ambassadors, student council, prom yearbook, chess and academic honor societies. The athletic program includes basketball, cheer- and yearbook committees, book club, choir, cheer- The athletic program offers softball, basketball, leading, soccer, softball and volleyball. leading, debate club, art club and literary magazine. volleyball, track and field, soccer and golf. Enrollment: 446; 99 percent of graduates attend continued ON page 23 22 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019

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Athletic programs include volleyball, basketball, electricity and magnetism, Spanish language, Span- Cristo Rey High School softball and a marching band. ish literature, statistics, studio art, art history, U.S. Cristo Rey High School is a coeducational Catho- Enrollment: 280; admission requires an entrance history and world history. lic school founded in 2004 by the Sisters of the exam, an interview and/or a principal or guidance Students are involved in community service. Holy Child Jesus, the De La Salle Christian Broth- counselor recommendation. 99 percent of gradu- After-school clubs and activities include chorus, ers and the Jesuits serving low-income families in a ates attend college. intramural sports, a musical production, science unique work-study model. Principal: Ruth Ann Tully; tuition: $7,500, $450 club, student government, astronomy club and All students work one day a week in paying, general fee, sibling discount available; information: book club. entry level jobs in corporate settings to reduce (718) 824-4220. The athletic program includes cross country, the cost of their education and gain valuable work Open house: Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; lacrosse, badminton, tennis, volleyball, basketball, experience. Advanced Placement courses are avail- www.straymondacademy.org swimming, track and field, and soccer. able in Spanish language, Spanish literature, U.S. Enrollment: 244 (total enrollment, 720). Head of history and English literature. St. Raymond High School for Boys school: Joseph J. Ciancaglini; tuition: $53,240; infor- Clubs and activities include yearbook, dance, St. Raymond High School for Boys is a Catholic mation: (212) 722-4745. Financial aid is available. drama, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, choir, Urban High School founded by the parish and the Broth- Open house: Friday, Oct. 18, 8:30-10 a.m.; Explorers, improv, Student Council, STEM and ers of the Christian Schools in 1960. www.cshnyc.org continued ON page 25 Honors and Advanced Placement programs are available. St. Raymond was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Clubs and activities for students include art club, chorus, band, yearbook, newspaper, Christian service, outdoor club, National and Student Council. The athletic program includes baseball, basket- — DISCOVER THE — ball, bowling, cross country, golf, handball, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, outdoor track and intra- murals. IONA PREP Enrollment: 550; 97 percent of graduates attend college; principal: Judith Carew; tuition: $7,650 and $570 fees; information: (718) 824-5050. DIFFERENCE Open house: Sunday, Oct. 27, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; www.straymondhighschool.org

Manhattan Cta hedral High School Cathedral High School, a girls’ school, was found- REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR ed by the Sisters of Charity with the help of the rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in 1905. FALL OPEN HOUSES Ten Advanced Placement courses are offered in GRADES 9–12 PRE-K4 – GRADE 8 English, social studies, math, science and Spanish. Specialized programs offered in the fields of Sun, Oct. 20, 12–3 pm Wed, Oct. 23, 6–8 pm medicine, law and business, which all include Thu, Oct. 24, 6–8 pm internship opportunities, in addition to a STEM program. REGISTER ONLINE AT Clubs and activities include digital photogra- phy, theater, mock trial, STEAM and the Nation- IONAPREP.ORG/OPENHOUSE al Honor Society. The sports program includes basketball, cheer- Transportation available for grades 6–12 leading, fencing, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and from several stops on the Metro-North volleyball. Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines. Enrollment: 500; 100 percent of students gradu- ate and are accepted into college; principal: Maria Spagnuolo; tuition: $9,265; information: (212) 688- An all-boys environment with rigorous 1545, ext. 224. academics and small classes that allows Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, noon-2:30 p.m.; faculty to focus on the needs and interests of www.cathedralhs.org boys and actively engage them in learning. #IAMIONAPREP Convent of the Sacred Heart Graduating classes have earned more than Convent of the Sacred Heart, a pre-K to grade 12 $120 million in academic, merit-based girls’ school, was founded in 1881. The school is part of a worldwide network of scholarships over the last five years. Sacred Heart schools; an exchange program allows students to spend time in one of these schools. Advanced Placement classes are offered in biol- Iona Preparatory Iona Preparatory    @IonaPrep Upper School Lower School  in/IonaPrep 255 Wilmot Road 173 Stratton Road ogy, calculus AB, calculus BC, chemistry, computer  IonaPreparatory New Rochelle, NY 10804 New Rochelle, NY 10804 science, English literature, French language, Latin, (914) 600-6154 (914) 633-7744 music theory, physics C: mechanics, physics C: SH-CatholicNY-OpenHouseAd2019-p1.qxp_OHP 9/3/19 4:29 PM Page 1 24 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019

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Welcome from Head of School and Faculty/Student panel presentation begins promptly at 9:00 am. Tours of the building are not part of the presentation. RSVP required (212) 722-4745 ext. 300 For further information, please contact: Immy Mullin, Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid [email protected] Visit our website at www.cshnyc.org

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CSHS_Catholic NY ad.indd 1 9/3/19 1:30 PM September 12, 2019 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 25 photography. The athletic program includes soccer, for credit through partner St. John’s University. Brother Thomas P. Casey, F.S.C.; Principal: Kerry basketball, baseball, cross country, volleyball, soft- Students can participate in many enrichment Conroy; tuition: $11,000; Information: (212) 475- ball and cheerleading. programs including La Salle @2:30, an after-school 8940, ext. 240. Enrollment: 375. Admission: applicants must take learning approach with an extensive list of extra- Open house: Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-2 an assessment test and interview; TACHS test is curricular offerings; La Salle in the City, an action- p.m.; www.lasalleacademy.org not required. 99 percent of graduates attend col- based learning program; La Salle Mentors, an lege. President: Daniel Dougherty; Principal: Dr. in-house mentorship program; and La Salle Works, LOYOLA SCHOOL Fran Clemente; tuition: $2,000; information: (212) an internship/apprenticeship program. Loyola School, a co-educational school, was 996-7000. La Salle’s championship athletic program includes founded by the Jesuits in 1900. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 26, noon-3 p.m., baseball, basketball, bowling, handball, soccer, and Advanced Placement courses are available in and Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, noon-3 p.m.; track and fi eld. In 2017, for the fi rst time in La Salle’s biology, physics, psychology, calculus, statistics, www.cristoreyny.org history, the varsity basketball team won the New English, French, Spanish, U.S. history and Euro- York State Class B Federation Championship. pean history. Enrollment: approximately 350; 100 percent Activities include drama, speech and debate, Dominican Academy is an all-honors Catholic college acceptance rate, 99 percent college chorus, orchestra, yearbook, Student Government, college preparatory school for girls, founded in 1897 bound rate, 97 percent graduation rate. President: CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 and operated by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. In 2017 and 2018, Dominican Academy renovated its landmark mansion on the to add classrooms, an expanded student cafeteria, and updated security and technological infrastructure. Dominican Academy has been twice named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, is accredited by the Middle States As- sociation, and has received honorable mention from the Catholic High School Honor Roll. It was honored by Niche school ratings as the #3 Catholic girls’ high school in New York state for 2019-2020. Dominican Academy offers an All-Honors and Advanced Placement curriculum. There are 17 AP courses: art history, biology, calculus, chemistry, Chinese, computer science principles, economics, English, environmental science, European history, government, Italian, Latin, physics B, psychology, Spanish and U.S. history. Students may choose from more than 25 elective courses. There are more than 30 clubs and activities in- cluding Student Council, campus ministry, Student Prints (newspaper), yearbook, literary journal, mock trial, science club, culture club, research club, Women’s Empowerment (Girl Up), and Girls Who Code. Students participate in monthly litur- gies, annual retreats and service activities through the service learning program. There are yearly op- portunities for travel abroad. Last year, 49 percent of students participated in at least one sport. The athletic program includes intramural tennis, and the following varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, cross coun- try, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. Enrollment: 250 students. 100 percent of gradu- ates attend college. President: Sister Margaret Ormond, O.P., ‘60; Principal: Dr. Leslie Poole Petit, P’14,’19; Tuition: $18,300; Fees: $650; Information: Madeleine B. Metzler, ‘07, director of admissions, (212) 744-0195, ext. 131, or mmetzler@domini- canacademy.org. Upper School Open House Open houses: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; www. Monday, November 4, 2019 DominicanAcademy.org 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. La Salle Academy, an all-boys’ Catholic high school in Manhattan’s East Village, was founded by Register online at marymountnyc.org the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1848. Advanced Placement courses are offered in cal- 1026 at 84th Street culus, English, government, Spanish and U.S. his- tory. A college-level business law course is offered 26 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019 dance, photography and service as Extraordinary R.S.H.M., in 1926. history, physics, calculus, computer science prin- ministers of Holy Communion. The school received an award of excellence from ciples, statistics, English literature, French, Spanish, The sports program includes soccer, cross coun- the Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education and Latin, 2D design and drawing. Other AP or ad- try, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, golf, the 2015 Blackboard Outstanding School Award. It vanced courses are available online through Mary- and track and fi eld. has been named an Apple Distinguished School, mount’s affi liate membership in One Schoolhouse. Enrollment: 225; 100 percent of graduates at- and Headmistress Concepcion Alvar was honored classes are held regularly in semi- tend college. President: Tony Oroszlany; Princi- by the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools with the nar rooms and galleries at The Metropolitan pal: James Lyness; Tuition: $40,975; Information: 2016 Ransome Prize. Museum of Art. Gabriel Rotman, (646) 346-8131. Marymount was the fi rst K-12 school with a fabri- There are 50 clubs and activities, including con- Open house: Thursday, Oct. 3, beginning at 5:30 cation lab in the and offers courses in cert choir, campus ministry, digital videography, p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning at 5:30 data visualization, engineering, entrepreneurship, drama, environmental awareness, mock trial, p.m.; www.loyolanyc.org physical computing and interactive programming. Model U.N., business and fi nance club, robotics Marymount is the only school in to club and the student technology leadership team. MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NEW YORK offer Bloomberg trading terminals and coursework The athletic program includes badminton, bas- Marymount School of New York, a girls’ school, as part of an expanded fi nancial literacy program. ketball, cross country, fencing, lacrosse, , was founded by Mother Marie Joseph Butler, Advanced Placement courses are offered in U.S. soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and fi eld, volleyball and winter track. Enrollment: 760; 100 percent of graduates at- tend college. Headmistress: Concepcion R. Alvar; tuition: $51,750; information: (212) 744-4486. WE HAVE Open house: Monday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m.; www. FAITH IN HER marymountnyc.org FUTURE NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN Notre Dame is a girls’ school founded by the Sisters of St. Ursula in 1912. Notre Dame is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the New York Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It has been named one of the nation’s Outstanding High Schools by U.S. News and World Report. Students can take classes in American Studies through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Advanced Placement courses are available in art history, calculus, computer sci- ence, English, psychology, studio art, U.S. govern- ment, U.S. history and world history. Activities and clubs include art, drama, Girls Who Code, speech and debate, museum club, yearbook and chorus. The sports program includes basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, cross country and track. Enrollment: 360; 100 percent of graduates attend college. President: Sister Virginia O’Brien, S.U.; Principal: Jaclyn Brilliant; tuition $14,200; informa- tion: Robert Grote, director of admissions, (212) 620-5575, ext. 318. 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Mary DiBiase Blaich GRAND OPENING—Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon to officially open theS t. Joseph by-the-Sea High School Viking Student Center on Staten Island April 8. Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass and blessed the student center during his visit to the school. Directly behind the cardinal is Father Michael Reilly, principal of St. Joseph by-the-Sea. cent of graduates attend college. In the admissions moral character development. St. Jean Baptiste High School process, consideration is given to those who cannot St. George Academy maintains small classroom St. Jean Baptiste High School, a girls’ school, otherwise afford a Catholic education. President: settings where students benefit from one-on-one was founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Father Daniel K. Lahart, S.J.; principal: Father An- interaction with their teachers. The college-pre- Notre Dame in 1929. thony D. Andreassi, C.O., Ph.D. tuition: none, $810 paratory curriculum is designed to help students The school is accredited by the Middle States As- in fees; information: (212) 288-1100. succeed in their university placement ambitions. sociation of Secondary Schools. Open house: Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m., In addition to a rigorous core curriculum STEM St. Jean’s students can earn up to 33 college cred- for residents of Bronx, Manhattan and Westches- program, SGA offers four years of computer coding its by enrolling in Advanced Placement courses ter, and Monday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m., for residents and robotics. in English, European and American history, gov- of other areas; www.regis.org The athletic program includes basketball, volley- ernment, Spanish language, chemistry and studio ball and soccer. art. Students can also earn college credit through St. George Academy Clubs and activities include Student Council, our Bridge Program with St. Joseph’s College in St. George Academy (SGA) is a co-educational, travel club, yearbook committee, heritage club, classes such as college writing, Spanish literature college-prep, boutique, private Catholic high school drama club, and many other community service and French literature. located in the East Village in New York City. It was projects and cultural activities. There are elective courses in math, science, art started by the Basilian Order. Enrollment: 80. Principal: Andrew Stasiw; tuition: and design, and foreign language. SGA offers a warm, family-like setting, where $15,000 (financial aid is available); information: An array of activities are offered, e.g., art, cod- teachers are compassionate and caring, and where (212) 473-3323. ing, dance, math league, Model United Nations and students benefit from individualized attention. It Open house: Friday, Oct. 5, 1-2 p.m., and Sunday, photography. cultivates the highest standards in academics and Oct. 14, noon-4 p.m.; saintgeorgeacademy.net continued on page 30 30 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019

The athletic program includes track, soccer, soft- Advanced Placement courses are offered in Two educational trips abroad are offered yearly. ball and fencing. English, U.S. history, calculus, chemistry, Spanish, Enrollment: 460; 100 percent of graduates attend Admission: TACHS exam, 80 percent average or French and European history. Students can earn college. Principal: Sister Gail Morgan, O.P.; tuition: higher, good conduct and attendance. Enrollment: college credits in Spanish and biology through a $10,400, fees, $800; information: (212) 535-4680. 350; 100 percent of graduates enroll in college. partnership with St. John’s University. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-2:30 Principal: Sister Maria Cassano, C.N.D.; President: St. Vincent Ferrer offers a special Pre-Med Ad- p.m.; www.saintvincentferrer.com Dr. Catherine Guerriero; tuition and fees: $9,500; vantage Program that includes AP chemistry, hu- information: [email protected]. man anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and organ- Xavier High School Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ic chemistry classes, along with advanced biology Xavier is a boys’ high school founded by the and Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; www. and physics classes. Other courses include Intro to Jesuits in 1847. stjean.org. Coding and Geometric Design and Applications. The school is accredited by the New York State There are more than 40 clubs and student activi- Association of Independent Schools and the St. Vincent Ferrer High School ties offered. Middle States Association. St. Vincent Ferrer, a girls’ school, was founded as a The athletic program includes 12 varsity sports and Advanced Placement courses include computer parish school in 1888. The Dominican Sisters of Our athletic clubs, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, science, studio art, English language and literature, Lady of the Springs, Bridgeport, Conn., staff the school. track, softball, lacrosse, track and cross country. Spanish, Italian, world history, U.S. history, Euro- pean history, comparative and U.S. government and politics, calculus, biology, chemistry and physics. Approximately 20 percent of students participate in Junior R.O.T.C. More than 45 clubs and activities include jazz band, dramatics, robotics, cartooning and illustra- tion, military history, science fiction, skiing and snowboarding, and speech and debate. The athletic program includes baseball, basket- ball, football, soccer, cross country, swimming, bowling, ice hockey, track, wrestling, golf, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball and tennis. Enrollment: 1,070; 100 percent of graduates at- tend college. President: Jack Raslowsky II; head- master: Michael LiVigni; tuition: $19,424; informa- tion: (212) 924-7900, ext. 1442. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.xavierhs.org.

Staten Island Moore Catholic High School Moore Catholic High School is the only co-edu- cational college preparatory Catholic high school A TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR OVER 50 YEARS located mid-Staten Island. Encouraging Intellectual Growth, Nurturing Faith and Inspiring Action Moore Catholic offers a rigorous academic pro- gram, including the Presentation Scholars Acad- emy for the highest achieving students, Advanced OPEN HOUSE: Placement, St. John’s University-approved courses SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019 and honors courses. SETSS tutoring and Kaplan course for SAT preparation are offered during the College Preparatory Curriculum College Counseling Honors Division Championship Athletic Teams school day. All students earn a Regents or ad- 100% college acceptances Intramural Sports vanced Regents diploma. Individualized course of study Extracurricular Clubs and Activities Sports program features football basketball, Advanced Placement Courses Community Service Program baseball, softball (2017, 2018, 2018 CHSAA and State State of the Art Technology Fitness Center Three new Science Labs Batting Cages Champions), track, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, Two new Computer Labs Chromebook Program bowling and lacrosse club. Music and Art Studios Fully Air-Conditioned Classrooms Performing Arts Institute incorporates all aspects of performance, music and dance. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Student clubs, activities and fund-raising AFFORDABLE TUITION www.straymondhighschool.org events enable students to develop as fully en- 718.824.5050x102 Tuition Frozen for all Four Years gaged citizens. 2151 St. Raymond Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 Enrollment: 415; 99 percent of graduates ad- vance to four-year colleges. Principal: Mrs. Gina L. TACHS EXAM CODE 115 DeSantis; tuition and general fees: $8,250. Informa- tion: (718) 761-9200. Transportation Open house: Sunday, Oct. 6, noon-3 p.m.; www. BUS #40 To Purdy Street (in front of Bronx Grill Restaurant). Walk three blocks south on Purdy St. to ST. RAYMOND AVENUE. MooreCatholicHS.org BUS #22 To Starling Avenue and Purdy Street. Walk one block north on Purdy Street to ST. RAYMOND AVENUE. TRAIN #6 Pelham Bay/Lexington Avenue line to Castle Hill Avenue. Msgr. Farrell High School Walk north to ST. RAYMOND AVENUE and make a Msgr. Farrell, an all boys’ school, was founded by left. One block to Purdy Street. the archdiocese in 1961. September 12, 2019 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 31

Advanced Placement courses are offered in com- by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame 60 college credits; all students can earn at least 21. puter science, calculus (AB and BC), chemistry, bi- in 1903. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Eng- ology, European history, English language, English The school offers college level courses in French, lish literature and composition, English language literature, American history and Spanish, psychology, theology and calculus. Other and composition, European history, U.S. history, (U.S. and comparative). special courses include chorus, music, advanced U.S. government and politics, calculus AB, biology, Electives include computer-assisted design studio art, digital photography and graphic design. chemistry, Physics I, Spanish language and culture, (CAD), C# computer programming, web design, Advanced Placement courses are offered in com- Italian language and culture, and Latin. teaching the Christian message, studio art, Italian 4, puter science, computer science principles, biology, The school offers an Institute for Scientific Re- Spanish 4, psychology, accounting, finance, creative physics, Studio Art, calculus, English language, U.S. search, an Institute for Robotics and Engineering, writing, philosophy, college physics, physiology history and English literature. The school is Middle an Institute for Veterinary Studies and an Institute and human anatomy. Most electives are offered for States-accredited and has a partnership with St. for Business, along with internships in medicine, college credit. John’s University Extension Program for college law, business and education. The school is accred- Activities include math team, speech and debate, credits. ited by the Middle States Association of Colleges guitar club, Holy Name Society, Special Olympics Students participate in activities such as the and Schools. volunteers, WFBN television, Hearing Our Heroes award-winning drama program, forensics, National More than 35 clubs and activities are offered, (which assists military veterans), Farrell Players Honor Society, Interact, service trips and yearbook. including art, book, film and chess clubs; an ITV (drama), yearbook and video yearbook, Sports include basketball, volleyball, soccer, team; Future Business Leaders of America; Holy Friends of Staten Island (FOSI-student driven chari- softball, swimming, bowling, tennis, cross country, Name Society; Ladies of Charity; and speech and table organization), band, student newspaper, art club, track and cheerleading. debate. There is a large robotics program. intramurals, ski club, altar servers and lectors. Enrollment: 450; 100 percent of graduates attend The athletic program includes baseball, softball, The athletic program includes baseball, bas- college. President: Kathryn Jaenicke; principal: Jann basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice Amato; assistant principal: Christina D’Amato; tu- ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle team, soccer, swimming hockey, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor ition: $10,150; information: (718) 447-8878, ext. 501. and diving, tennis, track, wrestling, archery, sailing, track, soccer, swimming, tennis and wrestling. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; fencing and cheerleading. Enrollment: 900; 100 percent of graduates attend www.notredameacademy.org Enrollment: 1,200; admission: students must be college; Principal: Lawrence V. Musanti; Tuition: baptized Roman Catholics who have or will re- $8,100; Information: (718) 987-2900. St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School ceive confirmation; 100 percent of graduates attend Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. Joseph by-the-Sea is a co-educational school college. Principal: Father Michael Reilly; tuition: www.msgrfarrellhs.org founded in 1963. $8,150, includes iPad; information: (718) 984-6500. St. Joseph’s is affiliated with SUNY Albany, St. Open house: girls, Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m., and Notre Dame Academy High School John’s University, St. Francis College, boys, Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m.; www.josephsea.org Notre Dame Academy is a girls’ school founded and for qualified students to earn up to continued on page 34

Announce 2019 Open Houses Visit and learn about our schools! Upcoming Open House Dates: St. Raymond Academy for Girls Friday 10/18/19 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 718-824-4220 Cardinal Hayes High School Saturday 10/12/19 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 718-292-6100 Aquinas High School Sunday 10/6/19 12noon -4 p.m. 718-367- 2113 All Hallows High School Sunday 10/20/19 12 noon – 4 p.m. 718-293-4545 St. Raymond High School for Boys Sunday 10/27/19 12 noon – 3:30 p.m. 718-824-5050 St. Barnabas High School Thursday 10/24/19 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 718-325-8800 Saturday 10/26/19 12 noon – 2:30 p.m. Academy of Mount St. Ursula Saturday 10/19/19 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 718-364-5353 open houses ConTACT Monsignor Scanlan High School Saturday 10/19/19 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 718-430-0100 Wednesday 10/23/19 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bronx, Manhattan & Westchester For further information: St. Catharine Academy Sunday 10/27/19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 718-882-2882 Thursday, October 10th Wednesday 10/30/19 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Eric Di Michele 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Cardinal Spellman High School Sunday 10/20/19 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 718-881-8000 Director of Admissions Wednesday 10/23/19 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. All Others (212) 288-1100 Mt. St. Michael Academy Saturday 10/19/19 12 noon – 3 p.m. 718-515-6400 Monday, October 14th [email protected] Preston High School Sunday 11/3/19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 718-863-9134 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Fordham Preparatory School Thursday 10/17/19 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 718-367-7500 Sunday 11/3/19 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. TesT dATe Saturday, November 2nd

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St. Joseph Hill Academy High School cluding a forensics team, mock trial team, Habitat Advanced Placement courses are offered in Eng- St. Joseph Hill Academy High School, an all girls’ for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Special lish, math, history, economics, computer technol- Catholic high school, was founded by the Daugh- Olympics and Kairos retreats. ogy, biology and physics. The school also offers ters of Divine Charity in 1930. The athletic program includes basketball, bowl- college level courses. St. Peter’s Boys is Middle Students can take college level courses in his- ing, lacrosse, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, States-accredited. tory, math, science, English sociology, and world swimming, tennis, fencing, track and volleyball. Clubs and activities include band, campus min- languages through a partnership with St. John’s Enrollment: 470; 100 percent of graduates attend istry, Celtic club, chess, drama, video game design, University. Advanced Placement courses are avail- college. Principal: Maria Molluzzo; tuition $8,750; Italian heritage, La Sallian Youth, library, literary able in biology, psychology, European history, U.S. fees $900; information: (718) 447-1374, ext. 9100. arts magazine, National Honor Society, newspaper, history, government, calculus, English literature Open house: Sunday, Oct. 27, 11:30-2:30 p.m.; Student Council and yearbook. and English language. www.stjosephhillacademy.com The athletic program includes baseball, basket- The school, accredited by the Middle States ball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, tennis, soccer, track, Association, has been named to the Catholic High St. Peter’s High School for Boys swimming, wrestling and football. School Honor Roll for academics. St. Peter’s High School for Boys was founded by Enrollment: 500; 98 percent of graduates attend There are more than 30 clubs and activities, in- the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1917. college. President: John Fodera; principal: Michael September 12, 2019 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 35

Cosentino; tuition: $8,075; information: (718) 447-1676. Open house: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6 and 7 p.m., features a combined 50 teams, freshman to varsity, Open house: Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.; www. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 and 2 p.m., and Tuesday, across 16 sports. stpetersboyshs.org Feb. 11, 2020, 5 p.m.; www.stepinac.org Enrollment: 1,019 (827 Upper School, 192 Lower School). President: Brother Thomas R. Leto, C.F.C., , New Rochelle Ed.D., Upper School Principal Kieran Daly, Lower Westchester For more than 100 years, Iona Preparatory has School Principal Joseph Blanco. ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL, been committed to academic excellence, providing Information: (914) 632-0714; tuition: $10,800 to WHITE PLAINS an education that empowers young men to become $18,150. For more than 70 years, Stepinac has been shap- thoughtful, committed leaders who succeed in col- Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, 12-3 p.m. (grades ing young men for post-secondary success with lege and beyond. 9-12), Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. (grades PK4- a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum Iona Prep, Westchester’s only Catholic, all-boys, PK- 8) and Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. (grades 9-12). grounded in Roman Catholic values and traditions. 12 school, blends rigorous academics and small classes www.IonaPrep.org A pioneer in curriculum innovation, Stepinac’s that allow faculty to focus on the needs and interests cutting-edge blended learning environment not of boys and actively engage them in learning. JOHN F. KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, only produces better learning, it prepares students The Lower School offers a well-rounded pro- SOMERS to become globally competitive. gram that promotes the harmonious growth of John F. Kennedy Catholic, a co-educational Stepinac offers 26 Advanced Placement courses the whole person, fosters higher-order thinking school, was founded in 1924 by the Sisters of in all major academic disciplines. The Honors and prepares students for lifelong learning. The Divine Compassion in Katonah and was known as Academy, fi rst-of-its-kind-in-the-region, is a small, learning continues at the Upper School, where St. Mary’s. It was relocated to Somers in 1966 and three-year personalized learning program that of- three levels of academic study, 17 Advanced renamed. fers concentrations in engineering, health sciences, Placement courses, dual-enrollment courses for Students can take college courses accredited by economics and fi nance and law, leading to potential college credit and a three-year Science Research St. John’s University, Iona College, SUNY Albany careers in those disciplines. Program allow students to advance and excel and Pace University in theology, humanities, math, There are more than 20 clubs and activities in- across a multitude of disciplines. science, business and foreign languages. Faculty cluding an award-winning drama club, a marching Graduating classes have earned more than $120 and students utilize iPads, 75” ViewSonic interac- band and spiritual enrichment programs. million in academic, merit-based college scholar- tive TVs, ExamSoft and the Canvas Online Learn- Stepinac has maintained a top-ranked interscho- ships over the last fi ve years—the result of a com- ing Management System. lastic athletics program including football, baseball, prehensive, two-tier school counseling approach. Kennedy’s 63-acre campus is the home of boys’ basketball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and More than 35 different activities and clubs, in- and girls’ championship varsity sports teams. The wrestling. cluding fi ve media organizations, enable students sports program includes basketball, lacrosse, track, Enrollment: 820; president: Father Thomas Col- to pursue interests, foster friendships and serve cross country, fi eld hockey, football, soccer, swim- lins; principal: Paul Carty. Tuition: $13,500. others. A championship-caliber athletics program CONTINUED ON PAGE 37 36 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 12, 2019 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 1:00–4:30 PM (LAST TOUR AT 4:00 PM) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 5:30–7:30 PM (LAST TOUR AT 7:00 PM) A College Preparatory School for Girls • Located in the heart of Manhattan • www.stjean.org

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W1554 St. Jean Baptiste AD 5x11.indd 1 8/30/19 9:42 AM September 12, 2019 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 37 ming, tennis, volleyball, baseball and golf. The follows New York State Regents guidelines. Col- accredited by the Middle States Association of Col- school also fi elds highly successful teams in robot- lege-level courses are offered in English, Business leges and Schools, renewed in 2017. ics and the Science Olympiad. Management, Precalculus and Astronomy through Clubs include, but are not limited to drama, Enrollment: 675, admission is based on TACHS an association with Westchester Community Col- history, E-sports, improv, debate, music ministry, scores; 100 percent of graduates go to college. lege. Advanced Placement courses include Biology, chess, literary magazine, newspaper and the A.M. President and principal: Father Mark Vaillan- English, and Calculus. Salesian TV news. court, Ph.D.; tuition: $8,975; The athletic program includes volleyball, soccer, The athletic program includes basketball (fresh- information: (914) 232-5061 basketball, baseball, softball and track. Activities man, JV and Varsity), wrestling (JV and Varsity), Open house: Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-4 p.m., and include drama club, art club, culinary club, music bowling (JV and Varsity), baseball (freshman, JV Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m. www.kennedycath- club, campus leadership, student government and and Varsity), golf, cross country, tennis, soccer, olic.org choir. Enrichment programs include international handball and volleyball. travel and campus ministry. Enrollment: 525; admission requires TACHS en- , HARTSDALE Enrollment: 275; 98 percent of graduates go to trance examination. Students are also eligible take Since its founding in 1957, Maria Regina High college. President: Father Robert Abbatiello, O.F.M. the Salesian High School Scholarship exam, Satur- School in Hartsdale has been a leader in education Cap.; principal: Frances Acosta; tuition: $8,700; day, Dec. 7; 100 percent of students are accepted for young women, providing a rigorous learning information: (914) 965-3114. to college. President: Father John Serio, S.D.B.; environment and strong social and moral guidance Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Principal: Devin Chisolm; Tuition and Fees: $9,200. in a faith-based tradition. and Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. ; www. Information: (914) 632-0248. Celebrating 62 years of excellence, Maria Regina sacredhearths.org Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; is committed to the values of scholarship, service www.salesianhigh.org and spirit. Students are challenged intellectually, SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL, NEW ROCHELLE spiritually, athletically and through extra-curric- Salesian High School is a boys’ school, founded , RYE ulars. By embracing the diverse personal, cultural in 1920 by the Salesians of St. John Bosco. Holy Child is an all-girls, Catholic, independent, and intellectual backgrounds of its students, Maria Students can take Advanced Placement courses college preparatory school for grades 5-12 whose Regina develops young women who are prepared in biology, calculus, world history, U.S. history, mission is to develop “women of conscience and to make a signifi cant contribution to their commu- English language and composition, English litera- action.” The school is guided by the educational nity and society. ture and composition, psychology and environ- philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Enrollment: 500; tuition: $11,700; president: Anna mental science. Elective classes include architec- Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication E. Parra; principal: Rosemarie Decker; information: tural drafting, web design, personal fi nance and to “joy in teaching and joy in learning.” (914) 761-3300. entrepreneurship, principles of engineering, and Accomplished and dedicated faculty members Open house: Saturday, Oct. 26, noon.-4 p.m. Iona College Link courses in English and political foster the spiritual development, individual tal- www.mariaregina.org science. Special programs include those for Math ents and interests of each student. This is realized Leaders (Full Scholarship), Honor Scholars and through rigorous and comprehensive academic, SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL, YONKERS Youth Ministry. arts, athletics, service and global programs. Holy Sacred Heart is a co-educational school in Yonkers, Salesian has long been affi liated with the Gilder Child graduates are prepared for the innovative founded by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in 1923. Lehrman Institute of American History as one of and critical thought necessary in a diverse, inter- The school is Middle States-Accredited and its Flagship American History Schools. Salesian is CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 Open HOuse October 20, 2019 11am-4pm www.molloyhs.org @molloyhs /ArchbishopMolloy @molloyhs 83-53 Manton Street, Briarwood, NY 11435 718-441-2100

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connected society. Enrollment: 358; 100 percent of graduates attend college. Head of school: Melissa Dan, Ed.S.; tuition: Maria Regina High School $25,000-$34,850; information: (914) 967-5622. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., www.holychildrye.org Individualized programs include: advanced placement, college credited, , MOUNT VERNON honors, and college preparatory courses. The Montfort Academy is a co-educational, classi- Maria Regina graduates earned $ 31.6 million in cal-curriculum Roman Catholic high school commit- academic scholarships and grants to the best colleges ted to the highest standards of academic excellence and universities. and Catholic values and virtues where students are formed in faith and prepared to lead lives of purpose, meaning, service and leadership. It was founded in First Friday Mass and numerous service opportunities 2002 by The Honorable Richard Greco Jr., assistant for all grade levels . secretary of the U.S. Navy, White House (2002-2007) and retired investment executive. The With over 25 student clubs & organizations as well as Montfort Academy has been named to the Cardi- varsity/ JV athletic teams, there is something for nal Newman Society’s Catholic High School Honor every student. Roll and ranked as one of the top 20 Catholic high schools in New York state by Niche.com. The curriculum includes the of Western Civilization, Latin, Greek, modern lan- guages, astronomy, literature, logic, debate, philos- ophy, for boys, Christian womanhood for girls, art and music history. The academy has three study abroad opportunities in Italy and Spain for juniors and seniors and in the Holy Land. 500 W. Hartsdale Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 Advanced Placement course are available in U.S. www.mariaregina.org |[email protected] history, English language, English literature, calcu- 914.761.3300. EXT. 3202 lus and biology. Activities and clubs include Pro Causa Vitae, Scholarship | Service | Spirit chess, debate, theatre, National Honor Society, ma- rine biology, schola/choir, robotics and astronomy. The athletic program includes boys and girls soc- cer, cross country, spring track, basketball, softball, baseball and volleyball. Enrollment is limited to 192 students, or 48 per class. 100 percent of graduates have been accepted into four-year colleges since the school’s founding. President: Richard Greco Jr.; tuition: $15,500; infor- mation: (914) 699-7090. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2-5 p.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m.; www.themontfortacademy.org

THE URSULINE SCHOOL, NEW ROCHELLE , for girls in grades 6-12, was founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1897. The school motto is “I will serve.” Advanced Placement courses, 16 in total, are offered in art and design, Italian, Latin, Spanish, English, calculus, biology, physics, environmental science, macroeconomics, European and U.S. his- tory, U.S. government and computer science. Activities include student council, peer minis- try, choirs, multiple school publications and service opportunities. Clubs range from computer, engineer- ing and business clubs to model U.N. and dance. The athletic program has 13 sports and 35 teams, including tennis, swimming, volleyball, fi eld hockey, soccer, cheerleading, track, basketball, golf, lacrosse and softball. Enrollment: 775; 100 percent of graduates attend college. President: Eileen Davidson; principal: Rosemary Beirne; 2019-20 tuition: $19,350; informa- tion: (914) 500-6212. CONTINUED ON PAGE 40 September 12, 2019 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 39 Fall Open House Discover how IHA empowers girls through excellence in academics, including a robust STEM curriculum, athletics, the arts, service, and much more. Do you belong @theheart?

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500 Van Emburgh Avenue Township of Washington, NJ 07676 @theIHANJ @attheheart ImmaculateHeartAcademy Kennedy Catholic IHA_Fall19 Open House_CatholicNY_5x5.5.indd 1 9/3/19 12:08 PM High School w w w w w Somers, NY OPEN HOUSE October 6, 2019 1:00-4:00 PM Open House Dates October 16, 2019 October 3rd, 2019 - 5:30pm 7:00-9:00pm October 23rd, 2019 - 5:30pm (Pre-register on our website) RSVP at loyolanyc.org Visit our website to learn more about what makes Kennedy Catholic stand out from every other school in Westchester County.

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Open house: Saturday, Oct. 19, 12:30-3:30 was founded in 1899 as St. John High School. It courses are available through a concurrent enroll- p.m.; www.ursulinenewrochelle.org moved to its present location in 1964. ment program with Dutchess Community College Advanced Placement courses are available in and . Upon graduation our graduates language and composition, statistics, environmen- earn an average of 23 college credits. SAT scores Upper Counties tal science, biology, world history and more. Six are consistently well above the National and New ALBERTUS MAGNUS HIGH SCHOOL, BARDONIA college courses are offered in partnership with York State mean scores with students receiving Albertus Magnus High School is a co-educa- three New York state colleges. Electives include commended and/or National Merit Scholars semi- tional school founded by the Dominican Sisters of SAT prep, introduction to Forensics, ceramics, and fi nalists and fi nalist status each year. Our Lady of Sparkill in 1957. computer and information technology. Lourdes is Middle States accredited. Partnerships with St. Thomas Aquinas College The athletic program includes football, basket- Academic Programs are offered at both the honors, and Rockland Community College strengthen ball, baseball, softball, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, pre-AP and regents level in engineering, anatomy students’ college preparedness and college ad- wrestling, golf, lacrosse, swimming, cross country, and physiology, computer programming, criminal missions, offering 11 Advanced Placement and 10 track and fi eld and volleyball. justice, forensic science, sports management, ac- college-credit courses. Enrollment: 400; Tuition: $10,000; Fees: $450 gen- counting, concert band, chorus, ceramics, screen- Clubs and activities for students, including an ac- eral, $400 Technology; Principal-Academics, Janice printing, studio art, fi lm, and digital photography. tive Campus Ministry program, enhance students’ en- Clark; Principal-Operations: John Douthit. Informa- Students can choose from more than 25 clubs, gagement and involvement in the school community tion: (845) 294-5481, ext.165. including student government, drama, pro-life, as well as local, national and global communities. Open House: Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. math team, news and views, robotics, chemistry, A highly competitive athletic program and re- Admissions Test (HSPT): Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.- yearbook, SADD, mock trial, chess, and art & nowned performing arts program offer students an 12:30 p.m. www.BurkeCatholic.com photography. opportunity to excel in their abilities and talents. The athletic program competes in Section 1 of Enrollment: 480; 99 percent of graduates attend OUR LADY OF LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL, the NYSPHSAA. Teams include football, basket- college. Principal: Christopher M. Power; Assis- POUGHKEEPSIE ball, track and fi eld, cross country, soccer, cheer- tant Principal: Jen Wassmer; tuition: $11,900; fees, Our Lady of Lourdes High School, a co-educational leading, volleyball, tennis, crew, fi eld hockey, fenc- $1,450; information: (845) 643-3870. high school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1958. ing, lacrosse, baseball, softball, golf, wrestling and Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, noon-3 p.m. and There are 25 Advanced Placement and college swimming. Monday, Oct. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. www.albertus- level courses. AP courses are available in English Enrollment: 725; 99 percent of graduates attend col- magnus.net literature and language, computer science, calculus, lege. Principal: Catherine Merryman; tuition: $7,600, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics 1 and 2, envi- $800 in fees; information: (845) 463-0400, ext. 1009. JOHN S. BURKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, GOSHEN ronmental science, U.S. history, European history, Open house: Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-4 pm. John S. Burke Catholic, a co-educational school, psychology, Spanish and studio art. College level www.ollchs.org

ST. RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS A Community of Commitment, Faith, Respect & Learning

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We welcome young men in sixth, seventh and eighth grades and their families to take a personally guided tour with a current Xavier student. Come meet the faculty, guidance counselors, and coaches, ask questions, and learn all that a Jesuit Among our 16 AP Global Education Program Campus enhancement education at Xavier offers. course offerings: 2018-2019 opportunities underway Advance registration is Biology, Calculus, included: 90 student travelers, featuring new spaces in strongly encouraged. Sign up Computer Science and 6 trips, 6 countries, line with 21st century at www.xavierhs.org/inquire. Macroeconomics 3 continents learning approaches

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$10 million in merit scholarships was earned by the Class of 2019. We are the first all-girls high school in the Brooklyn Diocese to have a greenhouse classroom with NY SunWorks. Our students have been accepted to some amazing Colleges and Universities: Macaulay Honors, Yale, USC, Villanova, US Naval Academy, BC, BU, Columbia, GWU, Catholic, NYU, RPI, Swarthmore and Wesleyan. We have a new partnership with the Amazon Future Engineering AN ALL-GIRLS, CATHOLIC, INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GRADES 5-12 Program and Edhesive.

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