THE BROTHER
JOSEPH C. FOX
LATiN SCHOOL
A DiViSiON OF
KELLENBERG
MEMORiAL HiGH SCHOOL
WHO WE ARE
Kellenberg Memorial provides an education that nurtures both the Heart and the Mind, emphasizing a strong Catholic identity. The school encourages students to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and promotes a daily prayer life. Spiritual growth is fostered through retreats, mission trips, service opportunities, personal reflection, monthly Mass, school-wide prayer services, divisional retreats, and Advent and Lenten Missions. The focus on faith development, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, centered around community service and personal sacrifice, helps students integrate their faith into daily life. This spiritual dimension of education supports students in becoming mature, Christian men and women in an environment that values Civility, Order, and Respect.
CHARACTERiSTiCS OF A MARiANiST EDUCATiON
Kellenberg prides itself in its mission and identity as a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition which prepares students not only for college but also for a life of Christian discipleship in today’s world. The characteristics of a Marianist Education include:
Educating for Formation in Faith: Faith is at the heart of the Kellenberg Family. Our students and faculty strive together to grow in knowledge and love of their faith through academic classes and extracurricular, athletic, and apostolic activities.
Educating in Family Spirit: We are a Firebird Family! Everyone has a place at Kellenberg. Civility, order, and respect are our guiding principles as we build a school community where the dignity of every human person is cherished and respected.
Providing an Integral, Quality Education: Kellenberg students and faculty create a dynamic learning environment devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and the truth. We seek to educate the whole-person. Whether in the classroom, on stage, in the chapel, or on the field, each Kellenberg student grows in mind, heart, and body. We hope to prepare our students for a lifetime of learning.
Educating for Service, Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation: Blessed Chaminade, the founder of the Marianists said, “We are all missionaries!” We carry out this mission not only in the classroom, but also in activities such as visiting the elderly, bringing Communion to the homebound, and collecting food for our local community. Each of us is called to witness the Good News of Jesus Christ, and our faith inspires us to service.
Educating for Adaptation and Change: Guided by more than 200 years of tradition, Marianist students and educators foster a learning community that rises to the challenges of new times through the creative use of new technologies alongside time-tested curricula.
2075 STUDENTS
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$46 M+
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GRADUATiON RATE OF THE CLASS OF 2024 91% OF STUDENTS PARTiCiPATE iN 1 SPORT OR ACTiViTY
AMOUNT iN POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHiPS AWARDED 145 FACULTY MEMBERS STUDENTS iN THE CLASS OF 2024
CLASS OF 2024
99% STUDENTS ATTENDiNG COLLEGE
95.5% FOUR YEAR COLLEGES 3.5% TWO YEAR COLLEGES
TECHNOLOGY
The Latin School continues to feature a time-tested Marianist education while introducing cutting edge technology. Our students are engaging the iPad as the primary source of textbooks, notebooks, and workbooks, as well as utilizing
GUiDANCE
The services of the Guidance Department are integral to the educational program at Kellenberg Memorial. Guidance Counselors, who are a blend of teachers and full time Guidance Counselors, assist and support students as they transition to the school environment, create personal and academic goals, engage in healthy decision making, and prepare for the demands of middle school and secondary education. Additionally, we have full-time Social Workers and a School Psychologist who supervise crisis interventions and provide support and direction for students with mental health or social-emotional issues.
STEM
STEM activities are continuously made available to Latin School students. Renovation of the Science labs has increased the opportunity for hands-on activities that enrich the curricula of the Science classes. The Latin School has a competitive Science Olympiad team, and students enjoy other activities such as Stemgineering, Lab Squad, and Robotics. The Tyro STEM Day allows students to explore Science topics outside of the regular classroom setting, and students also have the opportunity to attend programs and films at the Cradle of Aviation Museum as well as other venues.
the device as a means of sharing work collaboratively in class and with their teachers. Harnessing the vast power of this digital resource, students are meeting the traditional demands of a Catholic education with almost limitless resources.
ACADEMiC EXCELLENCE
For over 3o years, the Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School has been providing students with a qualitative Catholic education in the Marianist Tradition. Students in the sixth (Cadets), seventh (Tyros), and eighth (Squires) grades follow a challenging curriculum that stimulates their intellects and expands their understanding. The curriculum includes:
CADETS
Religion 6
English 6
History 6
Mathematics 6
Life Science
Reading 6
TYROS
Religion 7
English 7
History 7
SQUiRES
Mathematics 7
Physical Science
Latin 7
Religion 8
English 8
History 8
PreAlgebra/Algebra 1
Earth Science
Latin 8
The student schedule also includes the following Enrichment Courses: Art (6th and 8th), Music (7th), Physical Education, and the option of taking Chorus, Band, or Orchestra. Students begin the study of Latin in the seventh grade. This discipline allows them to be exposed to the culture and linguistic foundation that the study of this language provides.
FiNE ARTS iN MUSiC
Nurturing creativity is a key element of the learning experience at Kellenberg. We offer three different co-curricular music ensembles (Band, Chorus, and Orchestra), each comprised of two skill-based levels. The Latin School offers a Jazz Band, LS Voces (Jazz Chorus), Guitar Club, and Jubilee Choir.
CLUBS & ACTiViTiES
Students who love going to Kellenberg love having an active student life! Kellenberg offers more than 80 clubs and activities. A wide variety of leadership, special interest, and service clubs and organizations means there is a place for everyone. Co-curricular academic and extra-curricular opportunities let students use what they learn in class. Social events, guest speaker programs, and service projects provide opportunities to create lasting memories.
ATHLETiCS
The Marianist Philosophy as it pertains to Athletics is “Educate the whole student - Heart, Mind, and the Body.” Seventh and eighth grade students may participate in an extensive athletic program. On the high school level, Kellenberg Memorial sponsors 65 official interscholastic athletic teams, participating in arguably the most competitive athletic leagues in the country. More than 60% of all high school students participate in at least one sport.
WE ARE CATHOLiC.
Each day at Kellenberg Memorial is a religious experience:
School prayer three times daily:
• Morning Prayer video
Each Kellenberg student has the opportunity to become a Marianist Servant Leader and provide service at Kellenberg and the surrounding community:
• Community Leader
• Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
• Hospitality Leader
• Spirit Leader
A rustic, 7-acre property nestled along Champlin Creek, right off the Great South Bay in Islip, NY. Acquired in 2018, to host retreats for Kellenberg Memorial’s athletic teams, clubs, apostolic activities, and freshman homerooms.
Kellenberg sponsors a faith and spirit day for each division. These days create camaraderie between the class both physically, in games and activities, and spiritually, in prayer and reflection.
• Freshman FAITH Day
• Sophomore ANOINT Day
• Junior Spirit Day
• Senior Trip to Orlando, FL
The third floor of Kellenberg Memorial serves as our on-campus retreat center. All students participate in retreats, either by homeroom or by grade, as well as retreats for athletic teams, clubs, and activities.
Stella Maris
Emmanuel Retreat House
A LEGACY OF FAiTH: BRO. JOSEPH C. FOX
In establishing the Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School, the Marianists wished to honor the memory of Bro. Joseph C. Fox, and more importantly, to extend the work of the Marianist education to which he devoted his life. The vibrance of his faith and the love of his Marianist vocation left a rich legacy. In addition to his many years of service to the Marianist Community as a teacher, Bro. Joseph taught his fellow Marianists how to grow old gracefully, to make every day count, and to serve rather than be served. Simple love of God, humor, sense of duty, generosity, and single-mindedness are all fruits that flourished on his tree of life. His example was one of faithful imitation of Jesus Christ, Son of God, he became a Son of Mary for the salvation of all. With the help of God and His Blessed Mother, the students of the Latin School will be a living memorial to Bro. Joseph’s life of faith, devotion, and learning.
OUR KELLENBERG FAMiLY INCLUDES YOUR FAMiLY
Kellenberg Memorial sponsors multiple events to bring the “Marianist charism” to share moments of faith with families and the local community.
• Magnificat Mother-Daughter Dance
• Pop-Hop Dinner & Dance
• Father-Son Evening of Recollection
• Mother-Son Evening of Recollection
• Family XLT Eucharistic Adoration
• Lenten Communion Breakfasts
• Grandparents Masses
• Veterans Tribute Dinner
The Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School, a division of Kellenberg Memorial High School, admits students of any race, color, sex, national, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial policies, activities, athletics, or other school administered programs. Kellenberg Memorial, a Roman Catholic coeducational school, was founded to serve the Catholics of Long Island. Priority of admission is given to young men and women who are baptized and practicing Roman Catholics and, when space is available, practicing non-Catholic Christians.
In order to be considered for admission to the Latin School, students must successfully complete the previous grade by passing all courses and they must present adequate academic credentials. The usual means of application is through presentation of recent year-end report cards and standardized test results. Candidates should also present a letter of intent, in their own handwriting, along with a copy of their baptismal certificate. Applications are received, beginning on October 1st, on a rolling admissions basis, and the deadline for fullest consideration is December 6, 2024. Additional application information is available on the school website at www.kellenberg.org (refer to the “Latin School” or “Admissions” sections) or by contacting the Latin School Office at 516-292-0200, extension 380.
Miss Allyson Frisina
ONE HEART ONE MiND
Assistant Principal for the Latin School missfrisina@kellenberg.org (516) 292-0200 ext. 368
Mr. Matthew Kirk
Assistant Principal for L.S. Student Life mrkirk@kellenberg.org (516) 292-0200 ext. 386
Mr. James Walsh
Latin School Admissions Officer
mrwalsh@kellenberg.org (516) 292-0200 ext. 483