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CATHOLIC TIME OF THEIR LIVES— High school memories last a life- MARIA R. BASTONE COURTESY OF MSGR. FARRELL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH time, as the photos on this page SCHOOL show. Top left, Anaya Gil proudly displays the class ring she had GUIDE just received at the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx last October. Top right, Thomas Mormino of Msgr. Farrell High School on Staten Island deliv- ers a reading at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the Mass of 2 Ordination for Auxiliary Bishop Edmund J. Whalen, a former principal of Farrell, and Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco last December. Right, Sidiki Kone of 0 Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx runs toward the end zone in his team’s victory in the Catholic High School Football League AAA championship last 2 November. The inside pages of this section include brief proﬁ les with pertinent information about each of the 44 Catholic 0 high schools in the archdioces e. JEFFREY ARMSTRONG 12 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 10, 2020

Bronx through Montefiore Hospital, the CAP Pro- Academy of Mount St. Ursula All Hallows High School gram through St. John’s University for college Founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1855, the All Hallows is an all-boys’ school founded in credit, Theatre Development Fund Open Doors Academy of Mount St. Ursula is the longest 1909 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers Program and leadership programs including the continuously operating girls’ Catholic second- taught in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. National Hispanic Institute, PeerForward and ary school in New York and is celebrating its All Hallows has been named one of the Top the Foróige Leadership Program in Ireland. 165th anniversary this year. 50 Catholic high schools in America by the Students can participate in more than 40 Students can take Advanced Placement Catholic Honor Roll for 10 consecutive years. after-school activities. The athletic program courses in American history, biology, calculus, The school offers Advanced Placement includes basketball, baseball, soccer, track, English, World History and Spanish. Juniors and courses in Computer Science, World History, bowling and golf. seniors are eligible to take college level courses U.S. History, Biology, English Literature, Gov- Enrollment: 500, 99 percent of graduates at- through partnerships with St. John’s University ernment and Politics, Micro-Economics, Span- tend college; President: Ron Schutté; Principal: and Mercy College. ish and AP Capstone Research Program. Susan A. Natale; tuition: $6,800; information: Clubs include AMSU vocalists, anime, culture Students can take special courses from the Eric Mercado, Director of Admissions, (718)- clubs, dance, marketing club eco-science, liturgy Gilder Lehrman School of American History 293-4545, ext. 135. club, musical theater, photography, retreat teams, and Gilder Lehrman Saturday Academy. All Hal- Open house: Sunday, Nov. 1, noon-4 p.m., Student Council and youth ministry activities. lows offers the Mentoring in Medicine Program www.allhallows.org Service opportunities include Cardinal Hayes Program for Exceptional People, Fordham Bedford Community Services, P.O.T.S., United Nations involvement, social justice causes and involvement in community agencies, churches, parishes and elementary schools. The sports program includes basketball, softball, step, volleyball and cheerleading. Enrollment: 325; 100 percent of graduates are accepted into college and 99 percent attend. Principal: Sister Jean Ma- rie Humphries, O.S.U., Ph.D.; tuition/fees $9,950. For admissions, contact: (718) 364-5353, ext. 237, or [email protected] The school website www.amsu.org features information about virtual chats, events, tours and open houses.

Aquinas High School Aquinas High School, a selective girls’ college preparatory school, was founded by the Do- minican Sisters of Sparkill in 1923. It will close its doors in June 2021. Aquinas offers Advanced Placement Courses, online courses, Capstone Seminar and Research Program, Honors and Regents courses. Accred- ited by the Middle States Association of Col- leges and Schools, Aquinas was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence twice by the U.S. Department of Education. The Extracurricular Program includes Stu- dent Council, Bronx Mentoring, Community Action and Service, string orchestra, marching band, alumnae concert orchestra and band, color guard, drama, SADD, Habitat for Human- ity, newspaper, yearbook and other activities. Sports include soccer, competitive cheer, volleyball, basketball, softball and track. One hundred percent of Aquinas graduates attend college, earning upward of 12.5 million in scholarships and awards; enrollment: 300. Principal: Mark A. Shultz; tuition: $8,975, plus fees; information: Kelly Hernandez (718) 367- 2113, ext. 137, or [email protected]; www.aquinashs.org

Cardinal Hayes High School Cardinal Hayes High School, a boys’ school, was founded by the Archdiocese of New York in 1941. The Middle States-accredited school offers September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 13

Advanced Placement courses in American his- The athletic program includes 41 individual Marist Brothers in 1926. tory, world history, English literature, English teams across 18 sports including baseball, bas- Advanced Placement courses are offered in language, chemistry, calculus and Spanish lan- ketball, bowling, crew, cross country, football, biology, calculus, chemistry, English, Spanish, guage. The school offers The Academy Program golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swim- U.S. history, world history and U.S. government. for students with learning disabilities. ming and diving, squash, tennis, track and field, Senior electives include business math, sports Student activities include National Honor So- volleyball and wrestling. medicine, engineering, psychology, criminal ciety, Student Council, chorus, drum line, guitar Enrollment: 960; 99 percent of graduates at- justice, anatomy and physiology. club, chess club, school newspaper, and drama tend college. President: Father Christopher Dev- The Mount offers 30 extracurricular activities club, among others. ron, S.J.; principal: Joseph A. Petriello ’98, Ph.D.; and clubs. Students may participate in the art The athletic program includes baseball, foot- tuition: $21,560; admissions: (718) 584-8367. club, robotics, fencing, video game club, various ball, basketball, soccer, track and field, bowling, Open house: Thursday, Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m.; Sun- culture clubs, Student Council, comic book club, golf and lacrosse. day, Nov. 1, 1-4 p.m. (per health regulations); coding, and chess/dominoes club and others. Enrollment: 860; 98 percent of graduates www.fordhamprep.org/admissions The athletic program includes football, soccer, attend college. President: Dr. Michael Carey; lacrosse, basketball, track, baseball and bowling. Principal: William D. Lessa; tuition: $7,000; Mount St. Michael Academy Enrollment: 800; One-to-One Chromebook information: Craig Joseph, assistant principal Mount St. Michael Academy, a boys’ school Program. President: Peter P. Corritori, Jr. ‘71; for enrollment and sports management, (718) (grades 6 through 12), was founded by the continued on page 14 292-6100, ext. 187. Virtual open house: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m., www.cardinalhayes.org CONGRATULATIONS Cardinal Spellman High School Cardinal Spellman High School, a co-educational school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1959. Advanced Placement and college credit IONA PREP courses are available in English, theology, U.S. history, biology, chemistry, government and politics, calculus and Spanish. Students can take CLASS OF 2020! extra classes in forensic science, law, market- INVEST. INSPIRE. IGNITE. ing, psychology and economics. All students are supplied with a laptop. Students can choose from more than 50 clubs and activities. The athletic program for boys and girls includes 30 teams in all major sports. The school has two all-weather fields, a fitness center and a weight room. Enrollment: 1,200; 100 percent college acceptance. Ninety-nine percent of graduates attend college. President and Principal: Daniel O’Keefe; tuition: $9,450, $950 in fees; information: Deirdre Gibbons, director of admissions, An Iona Prep education is one of the best investments (718) 881-8000, ext. 273. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., you can make for your son’s success. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m.; www.cardinalspellman.org Even as the spread of Coronavirus + Graduating classes have + Seniors have been accepted continues to disrupt education, earned more than $130 million to their top choice schools, Iona Prep remains true to our in academic, merit‑based including Boston College, Fordham Preparatory School, mission and we are prepared to college scholarships over the Cornell, Fordham, Georgetown, the Bronx enagage and instruct students last five years. Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, Fordham Prep is a Jesuit boys’ high school no matter the circumstances. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded by Archbishop John Hughes in 1841. Be strong as we continue this + Lifelong alumni network University of Pennsylvania, Students can select from 20 Advanced Place- journey, together. that enhances college and Vassar and many others. ment courses, including art history, biology, career trajectories. Chinese language, English literature, macroeconomics, music theory, physics 1, psychology, Spanish literature, statistics and studio art. A classical language, Latin or Ancient Greek, is required for freshmen. Modern language courses available beginning sophomore year are Chi- Begin your IONA PREPARED journey this Fall. nese, French, Italian and Spanish. Contact [email protected] or visit IonaPrep.org There are more than 60 clubs and activities including astronomy, aviation, business, chess, creative writing, cyber security, diversity alli- ance, frisbee, jazz ensemble, marine biology, #IonaPrepCommunityStrong outdoor adventure, and speech and debate. 14 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 10, 2020

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Spanish, math and National Honor societies, and PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Brother Steve Schlitte, F.M.S; Tuition: campus ministry. There are also art, gaming, sew- Preston is a girls’ school founded by the Sis- $8,600; plus fees; Information: Thomas Fraher, ing, dance, chess, technology and other clubs. ters of the Divine Compassion in 1947. director of admissions, (718) 515-6400, ext. 228. Msgr. Scanlan partners with Amazon.com for The school is accredited by the Middle States Open house: TBA; www.mtstmichael.org the Amazon Future Engineering Program for en- Association and was honored with the National gineering, computer science and STEM (Science Gold Council of Excellence Award by the Na- MSGR. SCANLAN HIGH SCHOOL Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). tional Association of Student Councils. Msgr. Scanlan High School is a college prepa- The championship athletic program includes A technical arts program, engineering workshops ratory co-educational school founded by Msgr. volleyball, track and ﬁ eld, cross country, base- and wide selection of senior electives are offered. Arthur J. Scanlan in 1949. ball, basketball, softball and cheerleading. College credit courses, including Advanced Advanced Placement courses are offered Enrollment: 470, 100 percent graduation rate, Placement courses, are available in U.S. history, in English, Spanish, biology, U.S. history, U.S. 98 percent of graduates attend college. Princi- women’s history, English literature, English government and computer science. The school pal: Kris Keelin; tuition: $7,550, plus fees; Chris language, biology, environmental science, Span- is accredited by the New York State Board of Florentino, director of admissions, cﬂ orentino@ ish language, Spanish literature, Italian, calculus Regents and the Middle States Association of scanlanhs.edu, or (718) 430-0100, ext. 231. and studio art. Colleges and Schools. Open house; Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Students can choose from more than 35 clubs Activities and clubs include English, history, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m.; www.scanlanhs.edu and activities including anime, art, science, newspaper, honor societies and cultural clubs, and activities such as yearbook and drama. The athletic program includes volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, cheerleading and step team. Enrollment: 430; 100 percent of graduates are accepted to college. Principal: Jane Grendell; tuition: $11,700; fees: $1,000. Open house: Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m.; www.prestonhs.org.

SAINT BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL Saint Barnabas is an independent, Catholic, all-girls college preparatory high school in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. With a challenging curriculum, an array of extra-curricular activities and an emphasis on service, its goal is to embrace global diversity and educate young women to develop the conﬁ dence and leadership qualities to excel in college and beyond. The school’s three-tiered academic platform offers Advanced Placement, Honors, College Credits, and Portfolio Assessments. Internship programs in education, law, business and medicine/health care are offered to seniors. Activities and clubs include robotics, choir, drama, dance, cheerleading, literary magazine, yearbook, chess and academic Honor Societies. The athletic program offers softball, basketball, volleyball, track and ﬁ eld, soccer and golf. Enrollment: 220; 100 percent college acceptance rate. Principal: Theresa Napoli; tuition: $9,150; admissions information: (718) 325-8800, ext. 20 Saint Barnabas open house tour at https://tinyurl.com/SBHSFall2020OpenHouse www.stbarnabashigh.com

Upper School ST. CATHARINE ACADEMY St. Catharine Academy, founded in 1889, is an all girls’college prep high school, sponsored by Virtual Open House the Sisters of Mercy. Eleven Advanced Placement courses are Tuesday, October 20, 2020 offered in English, math, science, languages, art and social studies. SCA offers eight college courses in conjunction with St. John’s Univer- Register online at marymountnyc.org sity. The school’s signature program is STEM. Clubs and activities include service projects, choir, robotics, photography and art. The athletic program includes basketball, September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 15 cheerleading, softball, volleyball and competi- Ten Advanced Placement courses are offered in p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 to 8 p.m.; tive dance. English, social studies, math, science and Spanish. www.cathedralhs.org Enrollment: 444; 99 percent of graduates Specialized programs offered in the fields of attend college. President: Sister Patricia Wolf, medicine, law and business, which all include Convent of the Sacred Heart R.S.M.; principal: Sister Ann M. Welch, R.S.M.; internship opportunities, in addition to a STEM Convent of the Sacred Heart, a pre-K through tuition: $10,500; fees: $800, more information, program. grade 12 all-girls’ school was founded in 1881. contact the director of enrollment management: Clubs and activities include digital photogra- Part of a network of schools, the program al- (718) 882-2882, ext. 147. phy, theater, mock trial, STEAM and the Nation- lows students to study abroad as well as in the Open house: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., al Honor Society. United States. Our exchange program between and Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; The sports program includes basketball, our school in New York City and Atherton, Ca- www.scahs.org. cheerleading, fencing, lacrosse, soccer, softball, lif., gives students a unique opportunity to work track and volleyball. with some of the world’s leading finance and St. Raymond Academy for Girls Enrollment: 500; 100 percent of students technology companies. St. Raymond Academy for the Girls was graduate and are accepted into college; princi- At Sacred Heart, students are empowered to founded by the Sisters of Charity as a parish pal: Maria Spagnuolo; tuition: $9,960; informa- take intellectual risks. Students learn how to high school in 1960. tion: (212) 688-1545, ext. 224. progressively cultivate skills of critical analysis, Advanced Placement courses are offered in Open house: Sunday, Oct. 18, 12 noon to 3 continued on page 16 Spanish language, Spanish literature, English literature and composition, and U.S. history. Clubs and activities include the National Honor Society, student ambassadors, student council, prom and yearbook committees, book club, choir, cheerleading, debate club, art club and literary magazine. Athletic programs include volleyball, basketball, softball and a marching band. Enrollment: 280; admission requires an entrance exam, an interview and/or a principal or guidance counselor recommendation. 99 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Sister Maureen Flynn, A.S.C.J.; tuition: $7,500, $450 general fee, sibling discount available; information: (718) 824-4220. Open house: Friday, Oct. 23, 5-8 p.m.; www. straymondacademy.org

St. Raymond High School for Boys St. Raymond High School for Boys is a Catho- lic High School founded by the parish and the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1960. Honors and Advanced Placement programs PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL are available. St. Raymond was named a Blue ––––– EST. 1947 ––––– Ribbon School of Excellence. There is a college credit program with Pace University. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion Clubs and activities for students include art club, chorus, band, yearbook, newspaper, Christian service, outdoor club, National Honor Society and Student Council. The athletic program includes baseball, bas- WHY PRESTON? ketball, bowling, cross country, golf, handball, • State-of-the-art science labs and new Engineering Tomorrow lab indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, outdoor track and • AP classes and dual college credit classes with SUNY Albany intramurals • Faith centered, values-based community Enrollment: 550; 97 percent of graduates at- • Extensive co-curricular and sports programs tend college; principal: Judith Carew; tuition: • Abundant opportunities for academic scholarships— $7,800 for incoming freshmen, plus fees, and 95% of Preston’s Class of 2019 were awarded remains at that rate for four years; information: scholarships and grants (718) 824-5050. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; www.straymondhighschool.org FALL OPEN HOUSE Manhattan Sunday, November 1, 11am–2pm and Monday, November 2, 6pm–8pm Cathedral High School (if conditions allow) Cathedral High School, a girls’ school, was 2780 Schurz Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465 • 718-863-9134 • www.prestonhs.org founded by the Sisters of Charity with the help of the rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in 1905.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 (212) 722-4745, ext. 103. drama, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, choir, Ur- creative thinking, leadership and ethical judg- Virtual open house: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 ban Explorers, Student Council, STEM and pho- ment. We offer more than 90 courses across p.m., registration at www.cshnyc.org tography. The athletic program includes soccer, a range of disciplines so that students have a basketball, baseball, cross country, volleyball, strong academic foundation and the ability to CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL softball and cheerleading. pursue areas of interest. Cristo Rey High School is a coeducational Enrollment: 400. Admission: applicants must A low teacher-student ratio allows for strong Catholic school founded in 2004 by the Sisters take an assessment test and interview; TACHS connections between students and teach- of the Holy Child Jesus, the De La Salle Chris- test is not required. 99 percent of graduates ers. The athletic program offers more than a tian Brothers and the Jesuits serving low-in- attend college. President: Daniel Dougherty; dozen competitive sports. Practices are held come families in a unique work-study model. Principal: Dr. Fran Clemente; tuition: $2,000; at the school’s 50,000-square-foot athletic and All students work one day a week in paying, information: (212) 996-7000. wellness center, which includes a competition entry level jobs in corporate settings to reduce Open house: Saturday, Oct. 24, noon- 3 p.m., size swimming pool. the cost of their education and gain valuable and Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, noon-3 p.m.; Upper School enrollment: 244 (total school: work experience. Advanced Placement courses www.cristoreyny.org 710); Head of School: Joseph J. Ciancaglini; tu- are available in Spanish language, Spanish lit- ition: $54,970; Upper School admissions infor- erature, U.S. history and English literature. DOMINICAN ACADEMY mation: Immy Mullin, [email protected] or Clubs and activities include yearbook, dance, Dominican Academy is an all-honors Catholic college preparatory school for girls, founded in 1897 and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. In 2017 and 2018, Dominican Academy renovated its landmark mansion on the Upper East Side to add classrooms, an expanded student cafeteria, and updated security and techno- logical infrastructure. Dominican Academy has been twice named a Blue Ribbon School of Ex- cellence by the U.S. Department of Education, is accredited by the Middle States Association, and has received honorable mention from the Catho- lic High School Honor Roll. It was honored by Niche school rankings as the No. 3 Catholic girls’ high school in New York state for 2020-2021. Dominican Academy offers an All-Honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, including 17 AP courses. Students may choose from more than 20 elective courses. DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A RAVEN TODAY There are more than 30 clubs and activities including Student Council, campus ministry, Student Prints (newspaper), yearbook, literary OPEN HOUSE journal, mock trial, science club, culture club, research club, Women’s Empowerment (Girl OCTOBER 18, 2020 Up), and Girls Who Code. Students participate Contact our Director of Admissions at (718) 824-5050 ext. 106 for more information. in monthly liturgies, annual retreats and a service learning program. There are opportunities College Preparatory Curriculum Two new Computer Labs Fitness Center for travel abroad. Honors Division Music and Art Studios Batting Cages Last year, 49 percent of students participated 100% college acceptances College Counseling Chromebook Program in at least one sport. The athletic program Individualized course of study Championship Athletic Teams Fully Air-Conditioned Classrooms includes intramural tennis, and the following Advanced Placement Courses Intramural Sports College Credit Program varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball, swim- State of the Art Technology Extracurricular Clubs & Activities with Pace University ming, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, Three new Science Labs Community Service Program and volleyball. Both the varsity soccer and volleyball teams were division champions last fall. AFFORDABLE TUITION Enrollment: 245 students. 100 percent of Tuition Frozen for all Four Years graduates attend college. President: Sister Margaret Ormond, O.P., ‘60; Principal: Dr. Leslie ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Poole Petit, P’14,’19; Tuition: $18,800; Fees: $650; www.straymondhighschool.org • 718.824.5050x102 Information: Madeleine B. Metzler, ‘07, director 2151 St. Raymond Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 of admissions, (212) 744-0195, ext. 131, or mmet- TACHS EXAM CODE 115 [email protected]. Virtual open houses: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 Transportation a.m. to 12 noon, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5-7 BUS #40 To Purdy Street (in front of Bronx Grill Restaurant). Walk three p.m. Pre-registration is required. Information: blocks south on Purdy St. to ST. RAYMOND AVENUE. www.DominicanAcademy.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 LA SALLE ACADEMY Avenue. Walk north to ST. RAYMOND AVENUE All-male, college-preparatory Catholic high and make a left. One block to Purdy Street. school La Salle Academy, located in Manhat- September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 17 tan’s East Village, was founded by the De La MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NEW YORK school in New York City to offer Bloomberg Salle Christian Brothers in 1848. Marymount School of New York, a girls’ trading terminals and coursework as part of an With a 10 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio, La Sal- school, was founded by Mother Marie Joseph expanded fi nancial literacy program. le’s students receive individualized attention in Butler, R.S.H.M., in 1926. Advanced Placement courses are offered in both the physical and virtual classroom. Small The school received an award of excellence U.S. history, physics, calculus, computer science class sizes, combined with an ethnically di- from the Council for Spiritual and Ethical principles, statistics, English literature, French, verse student body and faculty, create a unique Education and the 2015 Blackboard Outstand- Spanish, Latin, 2D design and drawing. Other environment where students become part of a ing School Award. It has been named an Apple AP or advanced courses are available online tight-knit community. Distinguished School, and Headmistress Con- through Marymount’s affi liate membership in La Salle’s graduates have proven to be suc- cepcion Alvar was honored by the National One Schoolhouse. cessful; the Class of 2020, consisting of 74 young Coalition of Girls’ Schools with the 2016 Ran- Humanities classes are held regularly in semi- men, achieved a 99 percent college acceptance some Prize. nar rooms and galleries at The Metropolitan rate and collectively earned more than $15 mil- Marymount was the fi rst K-12 school with a Museum of Art. lion in scholarships and fi nancial aid to attend fabrication lab in the United States and offers There are 50 clubs and activities, including college or university in the fall. courses in data visualization, engineering, en- concert choir, campus ministry, digital videog- Enrollment: approximately 275; 99 percent trepreneurship, physical computing and inter- raphy, drama, environmental awareness, mock college acceptance rate, 97 percent college active programming. Marymount is the only CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 bound rate, 99 percent graduation rate. Presi- dent: Brother Thomas P. Casey, F.S.C.; Principal: Kerry Conroy; tuition: $11,000. Private school tours are available through October by appointment only. Please contact ditance Anthony Chin, Admissions Director, at (212) 475-8940, ext. 240, or achin@lasalleacad- learnin emy.org. Visit www.lasalleacademy.org for g more information.

LOYOLA SCHOOL Loyola School, a co-educational school, was founded by the Jesuits in 1900. Advanced Placement courses are available in biology, physics, psychology, calculus, statistics, keep English, French, Spanish, U.S. history and Euro- it pean history. Activities include drama, speech and debate, 100!! k yl chorus, orchestra, yearbook, student govern- e sh ment, dance, photography, Christian service, ep CLUB he and service as extraordinary ministers of Holy rd

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 honors courses. Required courses trial, Model U.N., business and include art, computer science, fi nance club, robotics club, and history, English, theology and a the student technology leadership three-year science, math and lan- team. guage sequence (choices include The athletic program includes Latin, Chinese, German, French badminton, basketball, cross and Spanish). country, fencing, lacrosse, rowing, Electives include human anatomy, soccer, softball, swimming, ten- theater in New York, Greek, psy- nis, track and fi eld, volleyball, and chology, contemporary political winter track. and social issues, and music and Enrollment: 740; 100 percent of art. Regis offers eight varsity sports graduates attend college. Head- and more than 40 student clubs. mistress: Concepcion R. Alvar; Enrollment: 535. Applicants must tuition: $54,125; information: (212) be baptized Catholics, take a schol- 744-4486. arship exam, receive recommenda- Virtual open house: Tuesday, tions and complete an interview. October 20, 6 p.m.; www.mary- One hundred percent of graduates mountnyc.org attend college. In the admissions process, consideration is given to NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF those who cannot otherwise afford MANHATTAN a Catholic education. President: Fa- Notre Dame is a girls’ school ther Daniel K. Lahart, S.J.; principal: founded by the Sisters of St. Ursula Father Anthony D. Andreassi, C.O. in 1912. Tuition: none, $810 in fees; infor- Notre Dame is accredited by the mation: (212) 288-1100. Middle States Association of Col- Information on open houses, vir- leges and Secondary Schools and tual and possibly in-person, visit the New York State Association of www.regis.org Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It has been named one of the nation’s ST. GEORGE ACADEMY Outstanding High Schools by U.S. St. George Academy (SGA) is a News and World Report. Students co-educational, college-prep, bou- can take classes in American stud- tique, private Catholic high school ies through the Gilder Lehrman located in the East Village in New Institute of American History. York City. It was started by the Advanced Placement courses are Basilian Order. available in art history, calculus, SGA offers a warm, family-like computer science, English, psy- setting, where teachers are com- chology, statistics, studio art, U.S. passionate and caring, and where government, U.S. history and students benefi t from individual- world history. ized attention. It cultivates the Activities and clubs include art, highest standards in academics drama, Girls Who Code, speech and moral character development. and debate, museum club, year- St. George Academy maintains book and chorus. The sports pro- small classroom settings where gram includes basketball, softball, students benefi t from one-on-one soccer, volleyball, cross country interaction with their teachers. and track. The college-preparatory curricu- Enrollment: 355; 100 percent of lum is designed to help students graduates attend college. Presi- succeed in their university place- dent: Sister Virginia O’Brien, S.U.; ment ambitions. Principal: Jaclyn Brilliant; tuition In addition to a rigorous core $15,400; information: Robert Grote, curriculum STEM program, SGA director of admissions, (212) 620- offers four years of computer cod- 5575, ext. 318. ing and robotics. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2-5 The athletic program includes For Further Information, please contact: p.m. RSVP, registration required basketball, volleyball and soccer. Craig Joseph, Assistant Principal at www.cheznous.org. Clubs and activities include Stu- at 718-292-6100, Ext. 187 dent Council, travel club, yearbook Cell: (917) 659-6560 REGIS HIGH SCHOOL committee, heritage club, drama club, E-mail: [email protected] A Jesuit boys’ school founded in and many other community service 1914 and funded by alumni, fami- projects and cultural activities. lies and friends, Regis High School Enrollment: 80. Principal: An- offers a tuition-free education. drew Stasiw; tuition: $15,000; $500 All courses are accelerated- CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 20 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 10, 2020

Mary DiBiase Blaich DISTINGUISHED LEADERS—The fourth annual Student Leadership Conference sponsored by the archdiocese’s Superintendent of Schools office at theS heen Center for Thought and Culture in lower Manhattan in March addressed topics such as how to keep the faith despite the fear and uncertainty of the global coronavirus pandemic. Gathered before the conference were, from left: Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools; moderator Monica Morales, a reporter at WPIX-TV 11; keynote speaker Pete Burak, director of a Catholic outreach initiative that seeks to form young adults into international disciples of Christ; panelist Frank Scafuri, a senior at Msgr. Farrell High School on Staten Island; Cardinal Dolan; panelist Virginia Capellupo, a senior at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers; panelist Danielle M. Brown, associate director of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Father Joseph A. Espaillat, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua parish, the Bronx, and Michael Coppotelli, associate superintendent for student services and public policy. continued from page 19 or higher, good conduct and attendance. Enroll- The athletic program includes 12 varsity in fees (financial aid is available); information: ment: 350; 100 percent of graduates enroll in sports and athletic clubs, including soccer, vol- (212) 473-3323. college. Principal: Sister Maria Cassano, C.N.D.; leyball, basketball, track, softball, lacrosse, track Open house: Friday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., tuition and fees: $10,000; information: admis- and cross country. and Sunday, Oct. 25, 12 noon-4 p.m.; [email protected]. Two educational trips abroad are offered yearly. saintgeorgeacademy.net Open house: Saturday, Oct. 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Enrollment: 430; 100 percent of graduates at- and Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-7:30 p.m.; tend college. Principal: Sister Gail Morgan, O.P.; St. Jean Baptiste High School www.stjean.org. tuition: $10,600, fees, $800; information: (212) St. Jean Baptiste High School, a girls’ school, 535-4680. was founded by the Sisters of the Congregation St. Vincent Ferrer High School Open house: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-2:30 of Notre Dame in 1929. St. Vincent Ferrer, a girls’ school, was founded p.m.; www.saintvincentferrer.com The school is accredited by the Middle States as a parish school in 1888. The Dominican Association of Secondary Schools. Sisters of Our Lady of the Springs, Bridgeport, Xavier High School A St. Jean’s student can earn up to 33 college Conn., staff the school. Xavier is a boys’ high school founded by the credits by enrolling in Advanced Placement Advanced Placement courses are offered in Jesuits in 1847. courses in English, European and American his- English, U.S. history, calculus, chemistry, Span- The school is accredited by the New York tory, government, Spanish language, chemistry, ish, French and European history. Students can State Association of Independent Schools and studio art and art history. Students can also earn earn college credits in Spanish and biology the Middle States Association. college credit through our Bridge Program with through a partnership with St. John’s University. Advanced Placement courses include computer St. Joseph’s College in classes such as college St. Vincent Ferrer offers a special Pre-Med science, studio art, English language and literature, writing, Spanish literature and French literature. Advantage Program that includes AP chemistry, Spanish, Italian, world history, U.S. history, Euro- There are elective courses in English, math, sci- human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pean history, comparative and U.S. government ence, social studies, art and foreign language. organic chemistry classes, along with advanced and politics, calculus, biology, chemistry and phys- An array of activities and athletics are offered biology and physics classes. Other courses ics. Approximately 20 percent of students partici- including art, coding, newspaper, yearbook and include Intro to Coding and Geometric Design pate in Junior R.O.T.C. a variety of dance groups. The athletic program and Applications. More than 45 clubs and activities include jazz includes track, soccer, softball and basketball. There are more than 40 clubs and student band, dramatics, robotics, cartooning and illus- Admission: TACHS exam, 80 percent average activities offered. continued on page 22 September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 21 Challenging each student to develop and share her unique gifts

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Our Heroes (which assists military SUNY Albany, St. John’s Uni- veterans), Farrell Players (drama), versity, St. Francis College, Pace yearbook and video yearbook, University and Iona College for Friends of Staten Island (FOSI- qualifi ed students to earn up to 60 student driven charitable organi- college credits; all students can zation), band, student newspaper, earn at least 21. art club, intramurals, ski club, altar Advanced Placement courses servers and lectors. are offered in English literature The athletic program includes and composition, English language baseball, basketball, bowling, cross and composition, European his- country, football, golf, ice hockey, tory, U.S. history, U.S. government indoor track and fi eld, lacrosse, and politics, calculus AB, biology, outdoor track, soccer, swimming, chemistry, Physics I, Spanish lan- tennis and wrestling. guage and culture, Italian language Enrollment: 900; 100 percent of and culture, and Latin. graduates attend college; Principal: The school offers an Institute for Mr. Lawrence V. Musanti; Tuition: Scientifi c Research, an Institute $8,750; Information: (718) 987-2900. for Robotics and Engineering, an Open house: Sunday, Oct. 18, Institute for Veterinary Studies and 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; an Institute for Business, along with www.msgrfarrellhs.org internships in medicine, law, business and education. The school is NOTRE DAME ACADEMY accredited by the Middle States As- HIGH SCHOOL sociation of Colleges and Schools. Notre Dame Academy is a girls’ More than 35 clubs and activities school founded by the Sisters of are offered, including art, book, the Congregation of Notre Dame fi lm and chess clubs; an ITV team; in 1903. Future Business Leaders of Amer- The school offers college level ica; Holy Name Society; Ladies of courses in French, Spanish, psychol- Charity; and speech and debate. ogy, theology and calculus. Other There is a large robotics program. special courses include chorus, The athletic program includes music, advanced studio art, digital baseball, softball, basketball, bowl- photography and graphic design. ing, cross country, football, golf, Advanced Placement courses are ice hockey, lacrosse, rifl e team, offered in computer science, com- soccer, swimming and diving, ten- puter science principles, biology, nis, track, wrestling, archery, sail- physics, Studio Art, calculus, English ing, fencing and cheerleading. language, U.S. history and English Enrollment: 1,250; admission: literature. The school is Middle students must be baptized Roman States-accredited and has a partner- Catholics who have or will re- ship with St. John’s University Ex- ceive confi rmation; 100 percent of tension Program for college credits. graduates attend college. Princi- Students participate in activities pal: Father Michael Reilly; tuition: such as the award-winning drama $8,400, includes iPad; information: program, forensics, National (718) 984-6500. Honor Society, Interact, service Open house: girls, Sunday, Oct. 18, trips and yearbook. 1-4 p.m., and boys, Sunday, Oct. Sports include basketball, vol- 25, 1-4 p.m.; www.josephsea.org leyball, soccer, softball, swimming, bowling, tennis, cross country, ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY HIGH track and cheerleading. SCHOOL, STATEN ISLAND Enrollment: 450; 100 percent of St. Joseph Hill Academy High graduates attend college. Presi- School, an all girls’ Catholic high dent: Kathryn Jaenicke; principal: school, was founded by the Daugh- Jann Amato; tuition: $10,500; infor- ters of Divine Charity in 1930. mation: (718) 447-8878, ext. 501. Students choose a STEM or Open house: Saturday, Oct. 24, Humanities pathway. Arts courses 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; www.notredame- include fi ne art, music, communica- academy.org tion and theater art. Students can take college level courses in history, ST. JOSEPH BY-THE-SEA math, science, English sociology, HIGH SCHOOL psychology and world languages St. Joseph by-the-Sea is a co-edu- through a partnership with St. cational school founded in 1963. John’s University. Advanced Place- St. Joseph’s is affi liated with CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 24 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 10, 2020

bowling, lacrosse, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, fencing, flag football, track and volleyball. Enrollment: 460. 100 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Maria Molluzzo; tuition $9,000; fees $900; information: (718) 447-1374, ext. 9100. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11:30-2:30 p.m.; www.stjosephhillacademy.com

St. Peter’s High School for Boys St. Peter’s High School for Boys was founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1917. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, math, history, economics, computer technology, biology and physics. The school also offers college level courses and a STEAM program. St. Peter’s Boys is Middle States-accredited. Clubs and activities include band, campus ministry, Celtic club, chess, drama, video game design, Italian heritage, La Sallian Youth, library, literary arts magazine, National Honor Society, newspaper, Student Council and yearbook. The athletic program includes baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, hockey, tennis, soccer, track, swimming, wrestling and football. Enrollment: 500; 98 percent of graduates attend college. President: John Fodera; principal: Michael Cosentino; tuition: $8,475; information: (718) 447-1676. Open house: To be determined; information: www.stpetersboyshs.org

Westchester Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains For more than 70 years, Stepinac has been shaping young men for post-secondary success with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum grounded in Roman Catholic values and traditions. A pioneer in curriculum innova- tion, Stepinac’s cutting-edge blended learning academic program, acclaimed by Rice University, not only produces better learning but also prepares students to become globally competitive. In addition to 26 Advanced Placement courses, Stepinac’s advanced curriculum comprises the Honors Academy. First-of-its-kind-in-the-region, the three-year personalized learning program of- Mary DiBiase Blaich fers concentrations in engineering, health sciences, economics and finance and law. All stu- TAKING FLIGHT—Frank Falcone, a student at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School on Staten Island, is dents also have the option to complete a certifi- determined as he sends his paper airplane soaring on a test flight. More than 75 Catholic high school cate program through the Entrepreneurship and students from Staten Island participated in their first engineering conference at Borough Presidents Computer Science Engineering programs. Hall of Science at the Petrides Education Complex last November. Engineering Tomorrow introduces There are more than 25 clubs and activities high school students to the engineering field with projects that illustrate practical applications for the including an award-winning drama club, a full math and science they study. music and art program, and an active campus ministry program. Stepinac has maintained a continued from page 23 High School Honor Roll for academics. top-ranked interscholastic athletic program in a ment courses are available in biology, physics, There are more than 30 clubs and activities, in- wide range of sports. art history, psychology, European history, world cluding a forensics team, mock trial team, Habitat Enrollment: 820; president: Father Thomas history, U.S. history, U.S. government, calculus, for Humanity, American Cancer Society and Spe- Collins; principal: Paul Carty. Tuition: $14,500. English literature and English language. cial Olympics. Campus Ministry offers a Kairos Visit www.stepinac.org to learn about open The school, accredited by the Middle States Retreat. A trip abroad is offered every year. house and admissions process. Association, has been named to the Catholic The athletic program includes basketball, continued on page 26 September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 25

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Maria Regina High School, Hartsdale Since its founding in 1957, Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale has been a leader in education for young women, providing a rigorous learning environment and strong social and moral guidance in a faith-based tradition. Celebrating 63 years of excellence, Maria Regina is committed to the values of scholarship, service and spirit. Students are challenged in- tellectually, spiritually, athletically and through extra-curricular activities. By embracing the diverse personal, cultural and intellectual backgrounds of its students, Maria Regina develops young women who are prepared to make a significant contribu- tion to their community and society. Enrollment: 500; Tuition: $12,000; President: Anna E. Parra; Principal: Maria Carozza-McCaf- frey: (914) 761-3300. Virtual open house: Saturday, Oct. 24; www.mariaregina.org

Salesian High School, New Rochelle Salesian High School is a boys’ school, founded in 1920 by the Salesians of St. John Bosco. Students can take Advanced Placement courses in biology, calculus, world history, U.S. history, English language and composition, Eng- diane coffey lish literature and composition, psychology and CLASSMATES ALL—Five students from the Class of 2022 greet each other last September in front of environmental science. Elective classes include Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia. Now juniors, they are, from left: Brian Michel, Josie Cavallo, architectural drafting, web design, personal Anna Arnowich, Michael Korchinski and Imani Mullings. finance and entrepreneurship, principles of engineering, and Iona College Link courses in continued from page 24 er School). President: Brother Thomas R. Leto, English and political science. Special programs Iona Preparatory School, New Rochelle C.F.C., Ed.D.; Upper School Principal: Kieran include those for Math Leaders (Full Scholar- For more than 100 years, Iona Preparatory has Daly; Lower School Principal: Deirdre Mone. ship), Honor Scholars and Youth Ministry. been committed to academic excellence, pro- Information: (914) 632-0714; tuition: $18,400. Salesian has long been affiliated with the viding an education that empowers young men Open house: To be announced. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American His- to become thoughtful, committed leaders who www.IonaPrep.org tory as one of its Flagship American History succeed in college and beyond. Schools. Salesian is accredited by the Middle Iona Prep, Westchester’s only Catholic, all- John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory States Association of Colleges and Schools, boys, PK-12 school, blends rigorous academics School, Somers renewed in 2017. and small classes that allow faculty to focus John F. Kennedy Catholic, a co-educational Clubs include, but are not limited to drama, on the needs and interests of boys and actively school, was founded in 1934 by the Sisters of history, E-sports, improv, debate, music minis- engage them in learning. Divine Compassion in Katonah and was known try, chess, literary magazine, newspaper and the The Lower School offers a well-rounded pro- as St. Mary’s. It was relocated to Somers in 1966 A.M. Salesian TV news. gram that promotes the harmonious growth of and renamed. The athletic program includes basketball the whole person, fosters higher-order thinking Students can take college courses accredited (freshman, JV and Varsity), wrestling (JV and and prepares students for lifelong learning. The by St. John’s University, Iona College and SUNY Varsity), bowling (JV and Varsity), baseball learning continues at the Upper School, where Albany in theology, humanities, math, science (freshman, JV and Varsity), golf, cross country, three levels of academic study, 17 Advanced and foreign languages. Faculty and students uti- tennis, soccer, handball and volleyball. Placement courses, dual-enrollment courses for lize iPads, interactive digital classroom displays, Enrollment: 440; admission requires TACHS college credit and a three-year Science Re- ExamSoft, and the Black Board Online Learning entrance examination. Students are also eli- search Program allow students to advance and Management System. gible take the Salesian High School Scholarship excel across a multitude of disciplines. Kennedy’s 60-acre campus is the home of exam in December, at a date to be determined. Graduating classes have earned more than boys and girls championship varsity sports. The One hundred percent of students are accepted $120 million in academic, merit-based college sports program includes basketball, lacrosse, to college. President: Father John Serio, S.D.B.; scholarships over the last five years—the result track, cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, Principal: Devin Chisolm; tuition and fees: of a comprehensive, two-tier school counseling swimming, tennis, volleyball, baseball and golf. $9,700. Information: (914) 632-0248. approach. Enrollment: 675, admission is based on Open house: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; More than 35 different activities and clubs, TACHS scores; 100 percent of graduates go to www.salesianhigh.org. including five media organizations, enable stu- college. President and principal: Father Mark dents to pursue interests, foster friendships and Vaillancourt, Ph.D., tuition: $9,300; informa- Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers serve others. A championship-caliber athletics tion: (914) 232-5061. Sacred Heart is a co-educational school in program features a combined 50 teams, fresh- Open house: Sunday, Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m., Yonkers, founded by the Capuchin Franciscan man to varsity, across 16 sports. and Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Friars in 1923. Enrollment: 1,017 (808 Upper School, 209 Low- www.kennedycatholic.org. The school is Middle States-Accredited and September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 27 follows New York State Regents guidelines. Col- talents and interests of each student. This is languages, astronomy, literature, logic, debate, lege-level courses are offered in English, busi- realized through rigorous and comprehensive philosophy, Chivalry for boys, Christian wom- ness management, precalculus and astronomy academic, arts, athletics, service and global pro- anhood for girls, art and music history. The through an association with Westchester Com- grams. Holy Child graduates are prepared for academy has three study abroad opportunities munity College. Advanced Placement courses the innovative and critical thought necessary in in Italy and Spain for juniors and seniors and in include biology, English and calculus. a diverse, interconnected society. the Holy Land. The athletic program includes volleyball, Enrollment: 374; 100 percent of graduates at- Advanced Placement course are available in soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and track. tend college. Interim Head of School: Colleen U.S. history, English language, English literature, Activities include drama club, art club, culinary Pettus; tuition: $25,000-$35,500; information: calculus and biology. club, music club, campus leadership, student (914) 967-5622. Activities and clubs include Pro Causa Vitae, government and choir. Enrichment programs in- Visit www.holychildrye.org/admission for Speech and Debate, chess, debate, theatre, clude international travel and campus ministry. information on applying to Holy Child. National Honor Society, marine biology, schola/ Enrollment: 275; 98 percent of graduates go choir, robotics and astronomy. The athletic to college. President: Father Robert Abbatiello, The Montfort Academy, Mount Vernon program includes boys and girls soccer, cross O.F.M. Cap.; principal: Frances Acosta; tuition: The Montfort Academy is a co-educational, country, spring track, basketball, softball, base- $8,950; information: (914) 965-3114. classical-curriculum Roman Catholic high ball and volleyball. Open house: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. school committed to the highest standards of Enrollment is limited to 160 students, or 40 per and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; academic excellence and Catholic values and class. 100 percent of graduates have been ac- www.sacredhearths.org. virtues where students are formed in faith and cepted into four-year colleges since the school’s prepared to lead lives of purpose, meaning, founding, many with full academic scholarships. School of the Holy Child, Rye service and leadership. It was founded in 2002 President: Richard Greco Jr.; tuition and fees: Holy Child is an all-girls, Catholic, indepen- by The Honorable Richard Greco Jr., assistant $16,000; information: (914) 699-7090. dent, college preparatory school for grades 5-12 secretary of the Navy, White House Fellow and In-person open houses: Sunday, Oct. 18, 3-6 whose mission is to develop “women of con- retired business executive. p.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m.; virtual science and action.” The school is guided by the The Montfort Academy has been named to open house online at educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the Cardinal Newman Society’s Catholic High www.themontfortacademy.org the founder of the Society of the Holy Child School Honor Roll and has been ranked as one Jesus, and her dedication to “joy in teaching and of the top 20 Catholic high schools in New York The Ursuline School, New Rochelle joy in learning.” state by Niche.com. The Ursuline School, for girls in grades 6-12, Accomplished and dedicated faculty members The curriculum includes the Great Books was founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1897. The foster the spiritual development, individual of Western Civilization, Latin, Greek, modern continued on page 28

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 State-of-the-Art STEM Academy  Medical Gateways Academy including a partnership with The Memorial Sloan Kettering Science Enrichment Program Fontbonne Hall Academy, a college preparatory school for young women located in Bay Ridge, founded on the gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the philosophy and charism of the  Business and Law Academy Sisters of Saint Joseph, offers a superior educational program to form and empower women featuring internship opportunities of confidence and compassion. and career awareness • Offering a hybrid learning model consisting of synchronous online instruction and in-school  Honors Academy instruction for Fall 2020  All students receive chrome books • The only all girls Catholic HS in NYC and Long Island to offer the AP Capstone Program; and use Google classroom making 16 AP courses offered remote learning seamless and • College partnerships in Performing Arts, Nursing, Elementary Education and more

effective. • FHA is the exclusive school in NY to offer the Brown University Women in Engineering  Strong Arts program Program as part of our comprehensive STEM program Sunday, October 18th  Competitive Sport program and • Beautiful multi-building campus located in Bay Ridge From 12 to 2:30 PM rich extracurricular activities • Over 30 Clubs and Activities and a wide selection of Athletics &  The graduating Class of 2020 earned over th • Virtual info sessions and visit days available for prospective students. Wednesday, October 28 $20 million in college scholarships and from 6 to 8 PM grants. Visit or information on our virtual Registration required  Academic Scholarships and financial aid www. fontbonne.org f OPEN HOUSE and to sign up for a virtual VISIT DAY. Visit cathedralhs.org/visit-our-school packages available. For details 9901 SHORE ROAD, BROOKLYN, NY 11209 718.748.2244

350 East 56th Street, NYC www.cathedralhs.org 212.688.1545

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 school motto is “I will serve.” Advanced Placement courses, 17 in total, are offered in art and design, Italian, Latin, Spanish, English, calculus, biology, physics, environmental science, macroeconomics, European and U.S. history, U.S. government and computer science. Activities include Student Council, peer ministry, choirs, multiple school publications and service opportunities. Clubs range from computer, engineering 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; 2020-21 tuition: $19,725; information: (914) 500-6212. Open house: Visit virtually at http:// ursulinenewrochelle.org/admissions-center

Upper Counties ALBERTUS MAGNUS HIGH SCHOOL, BARDONIA At Albertus Magnus, every student is valued for their unique gifts and talents. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, Albertus Magnus is distinguished by academic excellence, championship athletics, dynamic performing arts and faith formation. For 63 years, a dedicated faculty, family atmosphere and distinctive programs in college counseling, technology and the sciences create a safe and supportive learning environment. Visit today to learn more about the school’s signature programs and family atmosphere and why Albertus Magnus graduates are “Built on Faith and Bound for Excellence.” Albertus Magnus offers 10 Advanced Place- ment and 13 dual-college credit courses as well as a four-year counseling program with one-to- one counseling. The Class of 2020 received $18 million in scholarships and grants. Enrollment: 465; 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rates; Head of School: Joseph M. Tweed; Tuition: $12,200; Fees: $1,500; Director of Admission: Noreen Power. Open house: Visit www.albertusmagnus.net or contact the Admissions Ofﬁ ce at (845) 643- 3870 for information about virtual open house.

JOHN S. BURKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, GOSHEN John S. Burke Catholic, the premier college preparatory high school in the Hudson Valley, was founded in 1899. Advanced Placement courses are available in language and composition, statistics, environmental science, biology, world history and more. Six college courses are offered in partnership with three New York state colleges. Burke Catholic is the only school in New York to have signed college articulation agreements with September 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 29 four universities. Electives include SAT prep, introduction to forensics, ceramics, and computer and information technology. The extra-curricular programs include: band, chorus, football, basketball, baseball, softball, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, wrestling, golf, lacrosse, swimming, cross country, track and ﬁ eld and volleyball. Enrollment: 350; Tuition: $10,050; fees: $500 general, $400 technology; President: John Dou- thit. Principal: Janice Clark. Information: (845) 294-5481, ext.165. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 18, 1–3 p.m. Admissions exam (HSPT): Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: www.BurkeCatholic.com

OUR LADY OF LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL, POUGHKEEPSIE Our Lady of Lourdes High School, a co-educational, college preparatory high school, was founded by the Archdiocese of New York in 1958. There are 25 Advanced Placement and college level courses. AP courses are available in Eng- lish literature and language, computer science, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics 1 and 2, environmental science, U.S. history, European history, psychology, Spanish and studio art. College level courses are available through a COURTESY OF CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL concurrent enrollment program with Dutchess SCIENCE ENRICHMENT—Four students at Cathedral High School in Manhattan were selected to Community College. Students earn an average of participate in a two-year internship program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center that began 33 college credits by their graduation. SAT scores last year. The students, who are now beginning their senior year, are, from left: Skyla Collado, Annette are consistently well above the national and New Malan, Taiana Corchado and Thais Peña. All are planning to pursue careers in the medical fi eld. York state mean scores with students receiving commended and/or National Merit Scholars digital photography. soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, tennis, crew, semifi nalists and fi nalist status each year. Our Students can choose from more than 25 clubs, fi eld hockey, fencing, lacrosse, baseball, softball, Lady of Lourdes is Middle States-accredited. including student government, drama, pro-life, golf, wrestling and swimming. Academic [rograms are offered at both the math team, News and Views, robotics, chemis- Enrollment: 670; 99 percent of graduates at- honors, pre-AP and regents level in engineering, try, yearbook, SADD, mock trial, chess, and Art tend college. Principal: Catherine Merryman; anatomy and physiology, computer program- and Photography. tuition: $7,800, $800 in fees; information: (845) ming, criminal justice, forensic science, sports The athletic program competes in Section 1 of 463-0400, ext. 1009. management, accounting, concert band, chorus, the NYSPHSAA. Athletic teams include foot- Virtual open house: Sunday, Oct. 18. ceramics, screen printing, studio art, fi lm and ball, basketball, track and fi eld, cross country, Information: www.ollchs.org

Our Lady of Lourdes High School Exceptional Academics Extraordinary Futures

 College Preparatory Curriculum  Synchronous Learning through GoGuardian for daily instruction  Honors, AP and College Courses  95% of recent graduates earned an average of 33 collegeͲlevel credits  Recent Acceptances: 100% College Placement VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE Boston College, Carnegie  $39 million plus offered in college Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, scholarships each year Sunday, October 18, 2020 Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame,

 70 + student clubs, activities & Register at www.ollchs.org US Military Academy at

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ST. RAYMOND ACADEMY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FOR GIRLS OCTOBER 8 & 28 A Community of Commitment, Faith, Respect & Learning SAINT RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS IS A SMALL SCHOOL WHERE YOU WILL NOT BE LOST, WHERE YOUR SUCCESSES WILL BE REWARDED AND YOUR INDIVIUALIZED NEEDS ADDRESSED OPEN HOUSE Friday, October 23rd 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuition will remain the same for all four years!

For more information please contact the admissions office at 718 824 4220 ext. 1052 or email [email protected]

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Saint Saviour High School Park Slope, Brooklyn 103 years of forward-thinking education for young women

Did you know?

Scholarships available to top performers on the TACHS exam. Class of 2024 were offered over $1 million in scholarship money.

$16.5 million in merit scholarships was earned by the Class of 2020.

We are the first all-girls high school in the Brooklyn Diocese to have a greenhouse classroom.

Our students volunteered 3,500 Fall Open Houses hours of community service during the 2019-20 school year. PLAN YOUR Visit us at our Fall Open Houses: Sunday, October 4 : 1 PM — 3 PM VIRTUAL Thursday, November 5 : 6 PM — 7:30 PM VISITS NOW

RSVP: http://www.stsaviour.org/admissions/open-house-2020-rsvp/