SPELLMAN PILOTS: IT'S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Where Boys and Girls with Dreams Become Men and Women of Vision HISTORY... Takes Flight xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FOUNDED IN 1959, Cardinal Spellman High School is the premier, independent, co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic high school in the New York Metropolitan area. Our mission is to promote a culture of aspiration that encourages superior academic performance, leadership, and service. We strive to make our program available to all qualified students through scholarships and financial aid. We emphasize personal development, and we foster a commitment to others that empowers our diverse student population to become leaders who make a difference in our community, nation, and world. Spellman offers big school opportunities with a small school feel. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "WE CHOSE TO SEND OUR DAUGHTER TO SPELLMAN BECAUSE WE KNEW SHE WOULD BE GETTING MORE THAN JUST A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. SPELLMAN IS KNOWN FOR ITS EXCELLENT ACADEMICS AND CHALLENGING COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM.” —A Proud Spellman Parent 2 | Cardinal Spellman www.cardinalspellman.org | 3 WHY SPELLMAN? Propel your Future xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx OUR MISSION is to prepare students for college and life. As a community, it is our goal to help students reach their full potential both academically and spiritually. Rigorous Academics: • Honors Program allows students to study at a high academic level while being supported by caring teachers • 14:1 teacher-to-student ratio • Average class size: 23 students • Students equipped with Chromebooks for use in the classroom and at home • Smartboards in each classroom Spiritual Growth: • Opportunity to attend Mass daily • Spiritual retreats for each grade level • Emmaus Retreat Program for upper-class students Choosing the Right College: • Our guidance department uses Naviance, a secure, web-based college research tool. • Naviance allows students to complete career and personality assessments, create resumes, learn about college representative visits, explore scholarship opportunities, and research colleges. and universities. • Many top-tier college representatives visit the school. • Spellman is on Harvard’s “Preferred Schools” list. Why not go to Spellman “I have exceeded more than I expected in the classroom and with my sports teams” —2019 Graduate 4 | Cardinal Spellman COLLEGE PROFILE With a 100% college Fairfield University Rensselaer Polytechnic University acceptance rate, Farleigh Dickinson Spellman students have University Rochester Institute of the opportunity to attend Technology Florida State University colleges and universities Roger Williams 100% across the country. For Georgia State University University Spellman Pilots, the sky GRADUATION RATE Hamilton College Rutgers University is the limit. COLLEGE Harvard University Sacred Heart University Academy of Art ACCEPTANCE University Hofstra University Saint Anselm College RATE Adelphi University Howard University Saint John’s University Albany College of Iona College Saint Thomas Aquinas Pharmacy and Health College Sciences Ithaca College Sarah Lawrence College Albright College Jackson State University School of Visual Arts Alfred University Johnson and Wales University Seton Hall University American Academy of Dramatic Arts Le Moyne College Siena College American University Long Island University Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Amherst College Louisiana State University State University of Barry University New York OUR STUDENTS Loyola University of Bay State College Maryland St. Leo University ATTEND TOP-TIER AND Berkeley College Macaulay Honors Syracuse University IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS College at CUNY ACROSS THE NATION. Boston College Temple University Manhattan College Boston University The Catholic University of Brandeis University Manhattanville College America Brown University Marist College The Cooper Union Bryant University Marymont Manhattan The Culinary Institute College of America Campbell University Massachusetts College University at Albany Canisius College of Pharmacy & Health University of City University of Sciences Connecticut New York Mercy College University of Illinois Clark Atlanta University Miami University of University of Maryland Clemson University Art & Design University of North Michigan State $ College of Mount Saint Carolina Vincent University 40 University of Notre Dame College of New Rochelle Molloy College MILLION University of EARNED IN COLLEGE College of Saint Rose Mount Holyoke College Pennsylvania SCHOLARSHIPS BY New York University Columbia University University of Tampa THE CLASS OF Concordia University Northeastern University University of Virginia 2019 Cornell University North Carolina State University of Wisconsin Dartmouth College Notre Dame University Vassar College Dominican College Penn State University Villanova University Drexel University Princeton University Virginia State University Duke University Purdue University Wagner College Emerson College Quinnipiac University Yale University www.cardinalspellman.org | 5 IT'S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT! ACADEMICS I... Set the Course for Success xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Elective Courses: These optional courses provide opportunities for students to explore potential careers: • Advanced Art • Biology and Society • Chinese • Computer Applications • Computer Science • Dance • Forensic Science • Journalism • Introduction to Law • Marketing and Personal Finance • Psychology • Sociology 20+ COLLEGE AP AND COLLEGE ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES PROGRAM Qualified students can earn up to one year of college credits, which transfer to 95% of the schools in the U.S. 6 | Cardinal Spellman Staying Connected: Our supportive guidance department and the ease of contacting teachers through email, phone and arranged appointments, give Spellman parents and guardians peace of mind regarding their children's progress. HomeLogic: • Web-based grading system • Allows for private access to students’ STUDENTS FOLLOW A grades at any time COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM AND THE • When grades are posted, they can be NEW YORK STATE seen in “real time" REGENTS PROGRAM. Google Classroom: • Allows assignments, notes and homework to be accessed online using students' Spellman email address Chromebook Program: • All students are given a chromebook for classroom and personal use during their four years, enabling them to implement concepts, complete research on various topics and share their understanding of materials through various media and platforms. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "We knew that choosing to send our son to Spellman, he would be getting an education that prepares him for more than just college, but also for adulthood." —Parent of a recent graduate www.cardinalspellman.org | 7 ACADEMICS II...S Chart your Flight Paths xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx First Year: We offer three ninth grade programs: Honors, Standard, and Success All Freshmen take: • Theology • English Spellman offers free academic • Global Studies I support, tutoring, and skill development before, during, • Mathematics and after school. • Science • Physical Education • Art ACCREDITED BY Freshmen in the Honors and Standard THE MIDDLE STATES programs take French, Italian, Latin, or ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND Spanish. SCHOOLS Students in the Success program begin their foreign language learning in their sophomore year. Honors Courses: • Regents, Honors, AP, and College Courses are offered according to students interests and abilities • Honors classes are available in each discipline 8 | Cardinal Spellman www.cardinalspellman.org | 9 LEADERSHIP... Reach New Heights xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx THERE ARE countless opportunities at Spellman to help prepare students for leadership roles in college and beyond. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service before graduation. However, many earn our prestigious “Circle S” Award, which requires more than 150 hours of service. Most of our students play a sport, are active in clubs, or participate in after- school activities. "I have had the privilege to meet some amazing people and do some amazing things by getting involved and taking a leadership role in the Spellman community” —Current Spellman Student 10 | Cardinal Spellman 24. Investigate who killed the dog in the “Curious 42. Sing His praise at Gospelfest Incident Project” 43. Become a STAR 25. Run for class senator Leadership Opportunities: 44. Write an article for the Pilot newspaper 26. Grow vegetables using hydroponics on a summer ATHLETICS... National Honor Society internship 45. Ride the Spirit Bus to an away game Our Teams Fly High • 27. Be an Emmaus retreat leader 46. Pray the Rosary at the May Crowning • SALT (Spellman Adventure Leadership xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Training) 28. Carry the Spellman banner at a parade 47. Light a candle at National Honor Society STARS (Students That Are Representatives 29. Show off your artistic talent at the Fine Arts 48. Celebrate Christmas at the tree lighting ceremony • CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH of Spellman) Showcase 49. Buzz in with the Academic Team SCHOOL has a rich and proud 30. Help your homeroom win the tug of war at 50. Play the violin with the String Ensemble • Student Government Freshman Field Day tradition of championship-caliber 51. Watch your favorite movie with the athletic