September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 11 THE 2011 Catholic HIGH SCHOOL GUIDE Helping students to choose the right school In the following pages, Catholic New York presents profiles of the 50 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York, with information on courses, clubs, activities, sports programs and tuition. The day, date and time of open houses are included at the end of each profile for stu- dents to take a closer look at the schools that interest them. The Web address of each school is also included. Information on the Cathedral Prep program for boys in high school who are considering the priesthood is also included. Each school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, with many schools receiving other distinctions. Most schools require the Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS), which will be administered on Friday, Nov. 4, in the archdiocese. For more information, visit www.tachsinfo.com. WALKING WITH FAITH—Students of Catholic high schools in the archdiocese are given many opportunities to grow on their spiritual jour- neys. Archbishop Dolan walks with seniors at St. Peter’s Boys High School on Staten Island during a visit last October. Mary DiBiase Blaich THE BRONX Lisa Harrison; tuition: $6,850; information: Joanne Enrollment: 660; 99-100 percent of graduates at- Kelly, assistant principal for academics and admis- tend college. President: Paul Krebbs; principal: Sean Academy of Mount St. Ursula sions, (718) 364-5353 ext. 231. Open house: Sunday, Sullivan. Tuition: $5,700. Information: Alfonso Bui, The Academy of Mount St. Ursula, a girls’ school, Oct. 23, noon-3 p.m. www.amsu.org. (718) 293-4545 ext. 135. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 16, was founded in 1855 by the Ursuline Sisters. noon-4 p.m. www.allhallows.org. Students can take Advanced Placement courses All Hallows High School in European history, American history, Spanish, All Hallows is a boys’ school founded in 1909 by Aquinas High School English, biology, chemistry, physics and calculus. the Irish Christian Brothers. Aquinas High School, a girls’ school, was founded Eligible juniors and seniors may take college level It was named one of the Top 50 Catholic High by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1923. courses through a partnership with St. John’s Uni- Schools in America by the Catholic Honor Roll for The school is accredited by the Middle States As- versity and Mercy College. the sixth time in 2010-2011. sociation of Colleges and Schools and twice named Some 20 clubs include cultural clubs; a visual art The school offers Advanced Placement courses in a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. De- academy with internships possible through the Met- world history, U.S. history, English literature, micro- partment of Education. ropolitan Museum of Art; a vocal ensemble and Ur- economics, biology and Spanish. Students can take The school offers eight Advanced Placement, hon- ban Voices music program taught in collaboration special courses from the following: Gilder Lehrman ors and Regents courses. with the Metropolitan Opera Guild; Juilliard Instru- School of American History and the Gilder Lerh- The school offers more than 35 clubs and activities mental Musical Program taught by teaching fellows man Saturday Academy, The Montefiore Mentoring including student council, string orchestra, marching from the Juilliard School; a music theater program; in Medicine Program or the St. John’s University band, drama, cheerleading, robotics and more. Stu- and an emerging media arts program. C.A.P. Program for college credit. dents volunteer at Thorpe Family Residence, Midnight The sports program includes basketball, volley- Students can choose from more than 40 activities, Run, parish service and other community organiza- ball, softball and step. including leadership programs in the United States tions. Travel abroad and internship opportunities are Enrollment: 350; 98 percent of graduates attend and Ireland. The sports program includes basket- available. The sports program includes volleyball, college. President: Father John Vigilanti; principal: ball, baseball, soccer, track, bowling and golf. basketball, softball and track. 12 CATHOLIC NEW YORK September 8, 2011 Enrollment: 625; 100 percent of students received ence, anatomy and physiology, psychology, law, college. President: Father Kenneth J. Boller S.J., prin- college acceptances in 2011. President: Sister Mar- journalism, mechanical drawing, computer applica- cipal: Robert J. Gomprecht; tuition: $15,820; informa- garet Ryan, O.P.; principal: Sister Catherine Rose tions, media and marketing. tion: Christopher Lauber, (718) 584-8367. Open house: Quigley, O.P.; tuition: $6,700, fees: $200; information: Students can choose from more than 50 clubs and Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. www.fordhamprep.org. director of admissions, (718) 367-2113 ext 137. Open activities. The sports program for boys and girls in- house: Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-3 p.m. www.aquinashs.org. cludes all major sports. The school has two outdoor Mount St. Michael Academy all-weather fields and a fitness center. Mount St. Michael Academy, a boys’ school, was Cardinal Hayes High School Enrollment: 1,400; 97 percent of graduates attend founded by the Marist Brothers in 1926. Cardinal Hayes High School, a boys’ school, was college. President: Father Trevor Nicholls, princi- Advanced Placement courses are available in Eng- founded in 1941 by the archdiocese. pal: Daniel O’Keefe; tuition: $6,800; information: lish, calculus, U.S. history, biology, world history, The Middle States-accredited school offers Ad- Carol Popp, director of admissions, (718) 881-8000 psychology and Spanish. Mount St. Michael was vanced Placement courses in U.S. history, biology, ext. 206. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.-3 recognized as a School of Excellence by the U.S. De- calculus and English. The school offers a special p.m. www.cardinalspellman.org. partment of Education and voted one of the nation’s Academy Program for students with learning dis- Outstanding High Schools by U.S. News and World abilities. Fordham Preparatory School Report. Clubs and activities include student council, Fordham Prep is a boys’ high school founded by Activities include special interest clubs, campus school newspaper and yearbook, as well as altar Archbishop Hughes in 1841. It is a Jesuit school. ministry, school yearbook and newspaper, drama, servers and a chess club. The sports program in- Students can select from 18 Advanced Placement art, peer tutoring, computer and chess, among oth- cludes baseball, basketball, bowling, football, la- courses, including Latin, studio art, biology, chem- ers. The sports program includes football, soccer, crosse, track and field and soccer. istry, physics, macroeconomics, computer science, cross country, lacrosse, basketball, track, baseball, Enrollment: 950; 98 percent of graduates attend and those in English, history and Spanish. Courses wrestling, bowling, tennis and ice hockey. college. President: Father Joseph P. Tierney; princi- are available in Greek, Latin, Chinese, French, Ger- Enrollment: 857; 98 percent of graduates attend pal: William D. Lessa; tuition: $6,100; information: man, Italian and Spanish. There are nine new, fully college. President: Dr. Anthony Miserandino; prin- (718) 292-6100. Open house: Saturdays, Oct. 15 and equipped science labs. cipal: Brother Steven Schlitte, F.M.S.; tuition: $7,200 Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.cardinalhayes.org. There are more than 45 clubs and activities for and $550 fees; information: Thomas Fraher, (718) students, including astronomy, guitar, chess, math, 515-6400. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 23, noon-3 p.m. Cardinal Spellman High School comic books, rock climbing and politics. The sports www.mtstmichael.org. Cardinal Spellman High School, a co-educational program includes baseball, basketball, bowling, school, was founded by the archdiocese in 1959. crew, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, la- Msgr. Scanlan High School Advanced placement, Regents and honors courses crosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track Msgr. Scanlan is a co-educational school founded are offered. In addition to the regular curriculum, and field, volleyball and wrestling. in 1949 by Msgr. Arthur Scanlan and sits on a 17-acre studentsSH-OHAd11-p2.qxd:OHP can take elective 8/31/11 courses 4:23 in PMforensic Page sci-1 Enrollment: 970; 99 percent of graduates attend campus. Convent of the SacredHeart 1 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128-0689 (91st Street & 5th Avenue) OpenHouse for students and families interested in grade 9 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 8:30-10:30 AM Tours begin promptly at 8:30 am, followed by a welcome from the Head of School and a faculty panel RSVP required (212) 722-4745 ext. 300 For further information, please contact: Immy Mullin, Associate Director of Admissions & Financial Aid (212) 722-4745 ext. 103 or [email protected] Visit our website at www.cshnyc.org September 8, 2011 CATHOLIC NEW YORK 13 puters, science and community outreach; and activi- ties such as the student newspaper, literary maga- zine, Ultimate Frisbee, honor societies and cultural clubs. The sports program includes volleyball, soc- cer, basketball, softball, cheerleading and step teams, and tennis and swimming clubs. Enrollment: 590; 100 percent of graduates attend college. Principal: Jane Grendell; tuition: $7,615, fees: $400. Open house: Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.prestonhs.org. St. Barnabas High School St. Barnabas High School, a girls’ school, was founded by Msgr. Michael A. Reilly in 1924. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Span- ish, and U.S. history, with college credit courses of- fered in most disciplines. The school provides an academic support program for students who strug- gle. Classes in film, music production, creative writ- ing and studio art are available. Activities and clubs include Nubian Pride, Casa Latina, newspaper, yearbook, dance, chess and choir. Chris Sheridan The sports program includes softball, basketball, BRIGHT FUTURE—Students from St. Catharine Academy in the Bronx smile in May as they accept an honor volleyball, soccer and track.