St. Francis Prep prides itself on its strong academic program. Students who go there know they will receive outstanding preparation for college; they know they will be challenged to achieve the best they can. A major component of the academic program is the strong core curriculum. Every student at St. Francis Prep takes a rigorous […]
Schools
Back to School 2014 – St. Andrew Avellino School
St. Andrew Avellino School is a Catholic elementary school in Flushing, Queens, and home to over 300 students. The school 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 […]
Back to School 2014 – Catholic Identity Stressed At Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe School (OLG) is committed to its students’ futures. Founded nearly 100 years ago to serve the children of Bensonhurst, the school includes the typical kindergarten through eighth-grade enrollment but also has a preschool program for 3- and 4-year-old children. Today’s students work in an environment with wireless Internet, state-of-the-art laptops, iPads […]
Back to School 2014 – TACHS Preparation
The Test for Admissions into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) is taken by all eighth graders who wish to apply and attend a Catholic high school. As an important factor for admission, a strong TACHS score can help a student get into the Catholic high school of their choice and increase the possibility of scholarships. This […]
Back to School 2014 – St. Mel’s Catholic Academy
St. Mel’s Catholic Academy enjoys a legacy of excellence serving the Flushing and Whitestone area since 1960 with a dedicated staff and strong leadership. The school promotes and enhances the academic and spiritual needs of all its children. St. Mel’s offer grades nursery through eighth, each using the most recent and updated instructional strategies to […]
Back to School 2014 – St. Peter’s Academy, The “Rock” of South Brooklyn
St. Peter Catholic Academy serves five parishes in the Bensonhurst/Bath Beach section of Brooklyn – St. Dominic, St. Finbar, St. Frances Cabrini, Most Precious Blood and St. Mary, Mother of Jesus. St. Peter, the “rock” upon whom Christ built His church, stands as a figure of authority and faith. St. Peter Catholic Academy encourages its […]
Back to School 2014 – St. Rose of Lima Academy
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy opened on Sept. 1, 2013 after 48 years as St. Rose of Lima School. The name may have changed, but the mission is the same. Every day, the faculty and staff teach the children that “Christ is the reason for our academy; He is to be the center of […]
Back to School – Catholic Telemedia Network (CTN)
The Catholic Telemedia Network (CTN) has been serving the educational and spiritual needs of the children in the diocesan schools of Brooklyn and Queens for almost 50 years. CTN’s core mission is to provide quality instructional media resources aligned to the common core curriculum at no cost to schools. Visit www.ctnbq.org to learn more.
Back to School 2014 – Holy Family School
Holy Family School (HFS) has served the Fresh Meadows community for 60 years. The school is proud of the strong Catholic faith-based education it provides. It strongly promotes living the Gospel values daily. These values are taught in daily religion lessons, prayer, seasonal liturgies, service projects and weekly Mass attendance. HFS expects each child to […]
Back to School 2014 – Innovators in Education at Most Holy Redeemer
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy (MHRCA) is a diverse school community sensitive to the cultural origins of all. The mission of the academy is to promote each student’s intellectual and spiritual growth grounded in a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. The academic program, kindergarten through grade eight, supports New York State Common Core standards with […]