The 2012 Catholic High School Guide
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September 6, 2012 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GUIDE 15 THE 2012 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GUIDE To help you and your family choose the The day, date and time of open houses are noted in each profi le. The Web address of each school is also included. This section also right school, Catholic New York presents features an information box on the Cathedral Prep program for profi les of the 50 Catholic high schools boys in high school who are considering the priesthood. Each school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, in the Archdiocese of New York, with with many schools holding other distinctions. Most schools require information on courses, clubs, activities, prospective students to take the Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS). The test will be administered in the archdiocese sports programs and tuition. on Friday, Nov. 9. For more information, visit www.tachsinfo.com. Maria Regina High School, Hartsdale - Maria R. Bastone college. Principal: Maria Spagnuolo; tuition: $6,790; a.m. www.cshnyc.org. MANHATTAN information: Johanna Velez, director of recruitment, Cathedral High School (212) 688-1545, ext. 224. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 21, Cristo Rey New York High School Cathedral High School, a girls’ school, was found- noon-3 p.m. www.cathedralhs.org Cristo Rey New York High School is a co-educa- ed by the Sisters of Charity with the help of the rec- tional school founded in 2004 by the Sisters of the tor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in 1905. Convent of the Sacred Heart Holy Child Jesus, the De La Salle Christian Brothers Advanced Placement courses are available. Spe- Convent of the Sacred Heart, a girls’ school, was and the Society of Jesus. cialized programs are available in the fi elds of medi- founded in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. All students work one day a week in paying, en- cine, law and business. Electives include forensic The Upper School academic program includes 18 try-level clerical jobs in New York City. Advanced science and astronomy, digital photography, Ameri- Advanced Placement courses and fi ve languages, a Placement courses are available in Spanish lan- can sign language and more. performing and visual arts program, cutting edge guage, Spanish literature and history. The school is Clubs and activities include an award-winning technology, and an athletics and wellness program. NYSAIS-accredited. marching band, newspaper, drama, travel and cul- Students have opportunities for further enrich- Clubs and activities include yearbook, newspaper, ture, cheerleading, chorus, guitar, student council, ment through the school’s international exchange dance, piano, photography, drama, Big Brothers and National Honor Society and Future Business Lead- program, community service, and extracurricular Big Sisters, and social justice groups. The sports ers of America, among others. The sports program activities and clubs. program includes soccer, basketball, baseball, cross includes basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swim- Enrollment: 208. Head of school: Dr. Joseph J. country, track, volleyball and softball. ming and volleyball. Ciancaglini; tuition: $39,265; information: (212) Enrollment: 395; admission: applicants must take Enrollment: 600; 100 percent of graduates attend 722-4745. Open house: Friday, Oct. 12, 8:30-10:30 an assessment test and interviews may be request- 16 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GUIDE September 6, 2012 ed; 100 percent of graduates attend college. Presi- tion from the Catholic High School Honor Roll. 1848 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. dent: Father Joseph P. Parkes, S.J.; principal: William There are more than 30 activities, including student Advanced Placement courses are offered in cal- Ford; tuition: $2,000; information: (212) 996-7000. council, campus ministry, newspaper and yearbook, culus, English, government and American history. Open houses: Saturday, Nov. 3, noon-3 p.m. and Jan. literary journal, mock trial, science, museum, dance Courses are offered in anatomy, drama, computer 26, 2013, noon-3 p.m. www.cristoreyny.org. and Latin clubs. A culture club celebrates diversity. programming, criminal law and finance. Sports include basketball, soccer, softball, track, vol- Activities include the newspaper, debate team, Mod- Dominican Academy leyball and billiards. Students participate in monthly el U.N. team, peer ministry and LaSallian Youth. Clubs Dominican Academy is a girls’ school that opened liturgies, annual retreats and service activities. include chess, culinary arts, drama, ethnic and Asian in 1897 and is operated by the Dominican Sisters of Enrollment: 212; 100 percent of graduates attend cultural clubs, billiards and a literary magazine. The Peace. college. Principal: Sister Barbara Kane, O.P.; tuition: sports program includes basketball, soccer, baseball, All courses are honors or Advanced Placement. $11,750, fees: $650; information 212-744-0195. Open handball, track and field and bowling. Advanced Placement courses are available in English, house: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. www.do- Enrollment: 330; 98-100 percent of graduates at- European history, U.S. history, art history, biology, minicanacademy.org. tend college. President: Dr. William Hambleton; chemistry, physics, calculus, Latin, economics and principal: Dr. William Macatee; tuition: $8,200; in- government. Dominican Academy was twice named La Salle Academy formation: Anthony Chin, director of admissions, a Blue Ribbon School and received honorable men- La Salle Academy, a boys’ school, was founded in (212) 475-8940, ext. 240. Open house: Saturday, Oct. Canterbury School An independent Catholic coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 13, 2012 a deeper knowledge a world of possibilities 101 Aspetuck Avenue • New Milford, CT • 860-210-3934 [email protected] • www.cbury.org September 6, 2012 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GUIDE 17 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. www.lasalleacademy.org. Loyola School Loyola School, a co-educational school, was founded by the Jesuits in 1900. Advanced Placement courses are available in biol- ogy, physics, calculus, statistics, music theory, Eng- lish literature, English language and composition, French, Spanish, U.S. history and European history. Activities offered include drama, speech and de- bate, chorus, instrumental music, yearbook, student government, dance, photography and others. The sports program includes soccer, cross country, bas- ketball, baseball, track, golf and volleyball. Enrollment: 205; 100 percent of graduates attend college. President: Tony Oroszlany; Headmaster: James F.X. Lyness Jr.; tuition: $30,695; information: Lillian Diaz-Imbelli, (646) 346-8131. Open house (registration required): Thursday, Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. www.loyola-nyc.org. Marymount School of New York Marymount School of New York, a girls’ school, was founded by Mother Marie Joseph Butler, R.S.H.M., in 1926. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Eng- lish, U.S. history, Calculus AB and BC, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics C: mechanics, studio art, 2-D design, French language, Latin, Spanish lan- SPIRITUAL FORMATION—Boys pray with Father Luke Sweeney, then director of vocations to the priest- guage and Spanish literature. Programs include an hood, during an evening Rosary walk on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. The walk took integrated humanities course at the Metropolitan place during a Cathedral Prep weekend in January. Cathedral Prep is the archdiocese’s program for high Museum of Art, advanced computer programming school boys who are interested in the priesthood. Chris Sheridan courses and a “Youth and Philanthropy” course and semester abroad experiences. There are some 35 clubs and activities, including was founded in 1899 by St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. college. President: Sister Virginia O’Brien, S.U.; choir, digital photography, drama, environmental Students can earn up to 21 college credits in cours- principal Jaclyn Brilliant; tuition $9,290; informa- awareness, mock trial, Model United Nations, science, es across the academic spectrum. Mother Cabrini is tion: Robert Grote, director of admissions, (212) philosophy and others. The sports program includes Middle States-accredited and was twice named a 620-5575, ext. 318. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-5 badminton, basketball, cross country, field hockey, Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. p.m. www.cheznous.org fencing, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, Activities include an award-winning drum corps, track and field, volleyball and winter running. and more than 30 clubs focusing on service, leader- Regis High School Enrollment: 675; 100 percent of graduates attend ship, the arts, writing, spirituality and religion. The Regis High School, a boys’ full-scholarship school, college. Headmistress: Concepcion R. Alvar; tuition: athletic program includes Energy Up Fitness, cheer- was founded by the Jesuits in 1914. $39,139-39,874; information: Lillian Issa, deputy head/ leading, basketball, softball and volleyball. All courses are accelerated-honors courses. Re- director of admissions, (212) 744-4486. Open house: Enrollment: 320; 100 percent of its graduates are quired courses include a language sequence in Lat- Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. www.marymountnyc.org. accepted into college. President, Bruce Segall; prin- in, Chinese, German, Spanish or French. Required cipal, Kerry Schmid. Tuition: $7,590, $550 registra- core courses also include film appreciation;