Unlike any other school on Staten Island, Notre Dame Academy offers a transformative education for girls and young women in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, which enables each student to discover her own voice, develop her unique talents and reach her potential in a personalized environment rooted in the Liberating Education tradition of the Congregation of […]
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St. Camillus Catholic Academy: Rockaway’s ‘Little Treasure’
St. Camillus Catholic Academy, Rockaway Park has educated the children of the Rockaways and Broad Channel since opening as a parish school in 1951. St. Camillus is a “little treasure in the Rockaways,” providing small classes with caring teachers. The academy’s personal setting allows teachers to instruct students and meet their individual needs. Catholic Tradition […]
St. Rose of Lima Academy Makes Things Happen
In November of 2014, two parents contacted the principal of St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach, Theresa Andersen, and requested enrollment into the seventh grade for their sons. The principal explained that she had only one seventh grade class and that she had given her word to the present parents that she would not enroll […]
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy – Rich History, Bright Future
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) is an academic institution that has been educating students in the Queens Village community since 1934. In September of 2013, Our Lady of Lourdes School reopened as Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy, continuing the traditions of the school, with the vision of a viable Catholic education to continue for […]
A Grandmother’s Witness: Happiness, Respect and Confidence at ICS
The mission of Immaculate Conception School in Astoria is to provide every child with a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates a love of learning as well as a love for God, others, and self. Below is a letter dated Dec. 20, 2014 written by the grandmother of one of the students: Dear Ms. Harnischfeger: […]
St. Mel Catholic Academy: Fostering Spiritual, Social, Emotional and Academic Growth
St. Mel’s Catholic Academy serves the Whitestone and Flushing community with a dedicated staff and strong leadership, bringing academic excellence to students in grades nursery through eighth. St. Mel’s fosters the spiritual, social, emotional and academic growth of students in a nurturing Christ-centered environment. 1:1 Chrome Book Program As the only elementary school in the […]
Diversified Instruction at Immaculate Conception School
At Immaculate Conception School (ICS), Jamaica Estates, students receive diversified instruction. From the academically gifted to those who need general and special education services, ICS has the resources to help every child reach his or her full potential. “In addition to being proud of our New York State test scores and the achievements of our […]
Serving God and Others at St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy, L.I.C., is committed to the development of students of diverse backgrounds and faiths from nursery through eighth grade by providing a well-rounded foundation for future learning and life. The academy offers a rigorous academic program, complemented by classes in music, art, library, physical education and Spanish, with SMART Board computer technology […]
St. Andrew Avellino: A Home Away From Home
St. Andrew Avellino School’s mission is dedicated to living the principles of the Catholic tradition rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ which allows students to learn to serve God and others, to develop their unique talent and skills, to strive for academic excellence and to become lifelong learners. St. Andrew Avellino is a Catholic […]
St. Clare Catholic Academy: Safety and Compassion
St. Clare Catholic Academy, located right off the Belt and Southern State Parkways in Rosedale, has created an educational environment that is child centered and challenging. The faculty and staff are devoted to assisting students to grow academically, spiritually and socially. Teachers are well educated to plan and execute Common Core Lessons that engage their students […]