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, Long Beach, NY 11561 • 516-432-8900 • www.lbcrs.org provide students with skills and knowledge for the 21st Century. Despite the benefits of a Catholic education, some families who desire to enroll their students hesitate because of concerns about costs. That is where Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation comes in. The mission of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to provide tuition assistance for families who want their children to
attend a Catholic elementary school, but need financial help to make it possible. The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation solicits donations from individuals and corporations, and allocates that money to families based on financial need. A Tomorrow’s Hope grant is awarded anonymously to the family to offset the tuition cost based on family income and expenses. Alternately, through the Tomorrow’s Hope STAR Program, specific individual students
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are paired off with a STAR donor on a direct one-to-one basis. STAR program donors agree to contribute $2,500 a year in a donor/student relationship that often lasts for the duration of the child’s elementary school journey. STAR donors and ‘their students’ have an ongoing dialogue and the donor gets to hear about, and participate in the academic career of a student. Since its inception in 2005, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation has distributed more than 20 million dollars in aid to over 17,000 qualifying students. Today, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation provides almost 2 million dollars annually that subsidizes tuitions. In some cases, schools and parishes also have scholarship funds available. Families are encouraged to speak with the Principal at the school of their choice about the options available. You’ll also find a Frequently Asked Questions sheet in the Financial Aid section of the LICatholicElementarySchools.org web site. (About Us>Financial Aid) or by visiting the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation website at: www.TomorrowsHopeFoundation.org n
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St. Peter of Alcantara School Port Washington All Saints Regional Catholic School Glen Cove St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay St. Edward The Confessor School Syosset
Our Lady of Mercy School Hicksville Holy Family School Hicksville
St. Thomas the Apostle West Hempstead
St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset Notre Dame School New Hyde Park
St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury St. Anne’s School Garden City
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Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne Maria Regina School Seaford Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach St. Raymond’s School
St. Joseph School Garden City St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore
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St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa
Baldwin East Rockaway
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Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook
All Saints Regional Catholic School 12 Pearsall Ave., Glen Cove (516) 676-0762 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Family School 25 Fordham Ave., Hicksville (516) 938-3846 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Jan. 29- Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre
Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park (516) 354-5618 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes School 76 Park Blvd., Malverne (516) 599-7328 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m.
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St. Anne’s School 25 Dartmouth St., Garden City (516) 352-1205 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 12:30-2:30 p.m., following Family Mass at 11:45 a.m.
St. Joseph School 450 Franklin Ave., Garden City (516) 747-2730 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m., following 9 a.m. Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass.
St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School 101 Maple Ave., Westbury (516) 333-0580 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. School Tours: Monday through Thursday, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Elementary School 1340 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 627-0184 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28; 11:30 a.m., following 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Church of Saint Mary. St. Peter of Alcantara School 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington (516) 944-3772 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., following the Catholic Schools Week Opening Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Tours on request all week.
Holy Name of Mary School 90 South Grove St., Valley Stream (516) 825-4009 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 31, 9:30-11 a.m.
Our Lady of Mercy School 520 S Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville (516) 433-7040 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9:30-11 a.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1-2 p.m.
Long Beach Catholic Regional School 735 W. Broadway, Long Beach (516) 432-8900 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m., following the 10 a.m. Liturgy (St. Ignatius Parish); Monday Jan. 29, 9:30 -11 a.m.
Our Lady of Peace School 21 Fowler Ave., Lynbrook (516) 593-4884 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., following Mass at 9:30 a.m.
St. Dominic Elementary School 35 School St., Oyster Bay (516) 922-4233 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Agnes Cathedral School 70 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 678-5550 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11 am.-1 p.m. (following the 9:30 a.m. Mass and 10:30 a.m. Hospitality in the Parish Center). Registration: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 31, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and continuing throughout February and March.
St. Edward The Confessor School 2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset (516) 921-7767 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Rose of Lima School 4704 Merrick Rd., Massapequa (516) 541-1546 Open House: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9:30-10:45 a.m. (observe classes in session) and 7-8 p.m. (talk with the teachers and meet other school parents).
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School 2341 Washington Ave., Bellmore (516) 785-5709 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle 12 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead (516) 481-9310 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 29, 9-11 a.m.
Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford (516) 541-1229 Open House for Early Childhood Center: Thursday, Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m.; Grades Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Ages 3, 4 and 5. Open House for all grades Nursery through Grade 8: Sunday, Jan. 28, 12-2 p.m.
St. Christopher School 15 Pershing Blvd., Baldwin (516) 223-4404 Open House: Sunday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9-11:30 a.m.
St. Raymond’s School 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway (516) 593-9010 Open House and pancake breakfast: Sunday, Jan 28 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., following the 9 a.m. Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass.
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Catholic Schools Week Open Houses • Jan. 28 - Feb. 3
Students at St. Agnes Cathedral School, in Rockville Centre, share the characteristics essential for building productive lives.
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he move from elementary school to middle school marks the beginning of a new set of expectations and a new world of opportunities. Challenging academic curriculum, inspired Catholic teachings, and an array of new after-school activities give each student the intellectual, spiritual and social preparation needed for greater achievement in high school, college and beyond. A renewed focus on study skills and research skills begin to prepare students for the rigors of high school, and the programs and activities the students once participated in, they now lead. They mentor younger students, assume larger roles in liturgies, and lead activities ranging from science fairs to drama productions. From captaining sports teams to supervising community service work, middle school students learn to motivate and manage others. Maintaining academic superiority The middle school program continues the student’s challenging academic curriculum. Rigorous literature, math, computer, art, music and foreign language classes continue to engage all students, and qualifying students can enhance their studies with accelerated programs. Middle school students consistently score in the top percentages on national and state testing and most schools boast a 100 percent acceptance rate into prestigious Long Island Catholic high schools.
A better environment for learning. The Catholic school difference is founded on a simple truth: students know that God loves and accepts them for who they really are. Uniforms help them avoid many of the surface-level distractions of social status and peer pressure, and children learn that their value is not based on how others see them, but on God’s always faithful love for them.
Putting their faith into practice The moral and spiritual lessons students have learned along the way guide them in charitable activities and community service. From stocking food banks to sharing with those less fortunate, Catholic school students put their faith into action by responding to others in a caring, respectful and helpful manner every day. Middle school students also play an important role in the school by mentoring others through participation in buddy programs and by modeling their faith for younger students.
To learn more about Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and to find a school near you, visit www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org or call 516-678-5800 x 258.
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Giving back to the Parish community As students reach middle school they begin to assume more important roles in their faith community. Middle school students assist with the Parish ministries including Parish Outreach, they function as altar servers, and they participate in prayer groups. Seventh and eighth grade students mentor younger students, they lead the Student Government, staff the Safety Patrol, participate in the National Junior Honor Society and lead prayer services. It is in the middle school level that lifetime bridges between our students and the parish are created. A broader range of sports and activities In addition to continuing some of the interests students have been cultivating since Early Education in language, band and choir, middle school students get to help their fellow students by supporting the school’s labs as a member of the Technology Club, they assist other students as Library/Media Club members, and the can participate in STEM Science Fairs and Math Bees. Aspiring journalists create and produce school newspapers or produce radio or TV broadcasts. The athletic types participate in CMSAA (Catholic Middle School Athletic Association) organized interscholastic sports programs. And there are new and more advanced extracurricular activities exclusively for middle school like the drama club that supports each year’s theatrical production and trips and retreats become more advanced and more frequent. Becoming the young men and women who will shape the future Confident in their abilities, Catholic middle school students spread their wings and begin to soar. With values built on a rock-solid foundation and an exceptional education that has engaged each child’s unique abilities, students begin to blossom into young man and women of character.n
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ore than 11,000 young people discover learning and faith in the 10 Catholic high schools of Long Island. From southwestern Nassau County to the East End, these high schools reflect the tradition, commitment, and family spirit of their communities. Three are owned and operated by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, two grew from local parishes, and five are the apostolates of religious orders. Each has its own identity – all are defined by academic excellence on a foundation rooted in faith. Dedication to success in the classroom, however, is the hallmark that sets Catholic schools apart: 99 percent of graduates from these schools continue their education at college, and last year, they earned more than $355 million in college scholarships and grants. The religious and lay faculties of Long Island’s Catholic high schools build upon history and tradition to deliver a contemporary education to their students. At St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, for instance, students learn on iPads for a dynamic, interactive program of studies. Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, an all-girls school of the Sisters of St. Joseph, science education is complemented by participation in local and national science fairs, and partnerships with Hofstra University’s Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science and National Grid. In Riverhead, Bishop
Long Island’s Catholic High Schools offer a challenging education, providing an outstanding experience that combines vigorous academics, extracurricular activities and a strong foundation in faith. McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School students learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on work in the school’s Apple computer lab. Kellenberg Memorial High School’s Robotics Club brings those disciplines together from design to creation in a collaborative setting. Alumni of Catholic high schools remain close to the mission of their almae matres. Years after graduating, you’ll see alumni return regularly to catch a Cougars football game at St. John the Baptist in West Islip. Oyster Bay’s St. Dominic High School welcomes college-age alumni back every win-
ter for a convivial luncheon. At St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, students realize that they are “classmates for four years, and Friars forever.” What keeps so many graduates connected to their Catholic high schools is the well-rounded, values-centered environment to form the complete person. It’s reinforced by daily Mass and food drives at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville. Young men of Chaminade High School in Mineola regularly perform service projects in the community. Young women are empowered by mission trips and a nurturing yet challenging program at Our Lady
of Mercy Academy in Syosset. A host of extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports at each school further develop friendship, faith, and understanding. The goal of each Catholic high school is as sacred as it is simple — to provide young people with an education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to lead successful lives at work, at home, and in the community. The Catholic High Schools Entrance Exam is used for admission to these ten schools in the 9th grade. More information about it and the Catholic High Schools of Long Island may be found at www.CHSEE. org. Open Houses will also be scheduled for prospective candidates and their families in the fall. n
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✞ Catholic Middle Level Sports ✞ Drama Productions for Grades 6, 7, and 8 ✞ Band Program ✞ Eighth Grade Yearbook ✞ Service Projects ✞ Sports Nights ✞ Educational Field Trips ✞ Parish Sponsored ✞ Boys’ & Girls’ Choirs ✞ Altar Servers ✞ CYO
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he resources of a Catholic elementary school support young minds as they take root and flourish. From stimulating classroom courses, to the latest learning technologies, to the personalized instruction of dedicated instructors, each child is given the proven resources to gain the intellectual prowess and drive needed for future success. Furthermore, experiential educational programs open children’s eyes to real-life personal and professional possibilities while extracurricular activities offer leadership opportunities that instill a strong sense of self-worth and individual responsibility. St. Thomas the Apostle School, located in West Hempstead, is doing just that. In a new program called “Quest,” advanced fifth, sixth, seventh and eigth grade students get
to choose how to spend 20 percent of their classroom time. “The Quest Program, new to St. Thomas, gives advanced students unstructured time to research and innovate,” says Kristina Duhs, a science teacher Quest director.“The only ground rules are that participating students must deliver a concept and implement that idea.” In order to qualify for the program the students must be part of the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grades and have test scores, report cards and direct teacher input that validates their class standing. Some of the latest Quest projects include two students who learned sign language, one who created an internal TV broadcast and one who created a photography exhibit. n
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trong spiritual guidance is an essential part of daily activities at Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools, creating a special sense of community among children, families, teachers, and the local parish, which reinforces moral values and an abiding respect for others. Resourceful instructors use powerful spiritual teachings and realworld experiences to bring these values to life for children, while our smaller classes allow for more personalized and productive interaction between students and teachers.
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Applying strong values in many selfless ways Catholic school students apply the moral and spiritual lessons they learn in the real world by participating in charitable community initiatives throughout the year and by responding every day to others in a respectful and helpful manner. This spirit of caring and community in our students helps to give them the enduring moral foundation to become active, contributing members of society.
Through faith we grow A strong Catholic identity as taught in Long Island’s Catholic schools matters.These schools are uniquely empowered to help children in some very important ways. Catholic schools:
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ong Island Catholic elementary schools provide the academic rigor and study regimen, moral and spiritual instruction, along with all the extracurricular programs that nurture and set the foundation for the future success. By receiving this complete education in an inspiring environment, children gain the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem that prepare them for a life of personal and professional achievement. Demonstrated student success Various objective standards illustrate the advantages of a Catholic school education. Elementary school students in the Diocese of Rockville Centre score higher than the national average on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, a nationally recognized benchmark. A higher percentage of Catholic elementary school students exceed the standards of the New York state examinations in English Language Arts than other students in the state. More than 90 percent of elementary students go on to Catholic high schools, and over 99 percent of those graduates go on to college. Most Catholic elementary school graduates go to the most prestigious Catholic high schools, attend highly sought after colleges, and go on to live accomplished lives.
By the numbers √ Nationally, almost 20 percent (19.8 percent) are racial minorities. The largest part of that group is Hispanic students representing 15 percent. Non-Catholic enrollment is 16.4 percent of the total. √ The student/teacher ratio is 13:1. √ 96. percent of the staff are Laity and 3.2% are Religious/Clergy. √ Nationally, college bound religious school students scored and average of 1595 on the 2013 SAT (Reading 531, Writing 528, Math 536) vs.. an average of 1474 for college bound public school students (Reading 491, Writing 480, Math 503) √ High school students are “college ready”: ACT, the college admissions testing company reported significant differences in the assessment of the percentage of students deemed to be ready for college coursework. √ Graduation from college: A 2012 study by the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) found that almost twice as many Catholic high school graduates likely to attain their Bachelor Degree when compared to their public school counterparts. (Public – 31.1 percent; Catholic 61.9 percent). n
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visit during the week as well. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. In addition to the internal events (teacher and parent recognition events, school ‘spirit’ days, special assemblies, etc) it is also a week where the schools open their doors to the families of their Parish/Parishes they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education.
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As a school family, how do I participate? Each school publishes a complete list of events and activities taking place in their school during the week. School families are encouraged to visit the web site of their school. As a family considering a Catholic education, how do I learn more? Catholic Schools Week features Open Houses at the schools where parents and students can visit the school(s) they think they might be interested in and get a tour of the facility, be introduced to the teachers, meet some of the current families and children and generally learn about the academic, spiritual, social and physical development programs. As a prospective family, do I have an ‘assigned school’? One of the first differences you will
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Catholic schools provide the academic rigor and study regimen, the moral and spiritual instruction, and a full complement of after-school activities to meet all of life’s challenges. notice about Catholic school is that you get to select the school that you believe your children will be most successful in. There is no direct ‘assignment’ based on where you live and most school districts provide busing to the school of your choice within a 15-mile radius. Is there a difference in tuition to attend a different school? Long Island’s Catholic Elementary schools set their own tuitions, so they vary slightly, but there is no penalty for choosing a school outside of your Parish or town if you are a Parishioner in the Diocese. The system of schools is an asset here on Long Island for all of the families of the Diocese and for all of the families of Long Island. What should parents look for during their visit? Many parents of current students tell us that their decision was emotional and based on a feeling of warmth and caring they got during their visit. Others are more analytical and make direct comparisons based on the results on standardized test scores and high school admittance history. Regardless of how you make your decision, the schools are ‘open books’ during this week, providing whatever information prospective families desire to support their
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decision. When parents select Catholic elementary school, what are the most frequently cited reasons? The reasons that are most frequently mentioned are: academic excellence, the reinforcement of the values lived at home, Catholic religious identity, a safe, nurturing environment for learning, more individualized attention to each student’s learning needs, an outstanding extracurricular program and the level of partnership established with parents. Will attending Catholic elementary schools help my child get into a prestigious Catholic high school? Attending a Catholic elementary school isn’t the only way to get into a Catholic high school, but it is still the best way. The Catholic high schools are open to all students and typically have a very significant number of students from a public school background. Students qualify for Catholic high school through a test for 8th graders that is administered in October of each year. Typically the students from Catholic elementary schools are best prepared for the academic rigor, the integrated program of faith and values, and the Continued on page S-9
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service orientation of the high schools. Virtually all of the students from Catholic elementary school (99 percent) are admitted to a Catholic high school with the vast majority getting into the school that is their first choice. You can learn more about the high school entrance exam, and about the Catholic High Schools at http://CHSEE.org.
From an early age, students learn to excel in a nurturing environment and gain confidence needed for success throughout their lives. satisfaction of doing our best and the need to keep trying despite obstacles. Fourth Grade – Honesty and Responsibility: Being truthful and keeping our word, doing the right thing even when no one else is looking, accepting the consequences of our actions and meeting our obligations. Fifth Grade – Patience and Discipline: Learning to be patient with ourselves and others, saying “yes” to the right things and “no” to the wrong things, and taking charge of ourselves by controlling our actions and emotions.
Sixth Grade – Tolerance and Justice: Learning to accept and appreciate the differences in others and treating them with equality and fairness. Seventh Grade – Thoughtfulness and Compassion: Understanding the needs and feeling of others and treating them with equality and fairness. Eighth Grade – Loyalty and Courage: Caring about our relationships with others and being willing to show it through our actions; having the strength and will to do what is right even when we’re afraid or it’s unpopular. n
Are non-Catholics welcome in the schools? The schools are welcoming places to everyone without regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, students participate in Liturgies, and faith is an integrated part of daily activities, but many schools have a significant population of students who attend because of the quality of the education alone. How can I learn more or choose the school(s) I would like to visit? There is a resource for families on the Internet that provides a very complete picture of the Catholic elementary school experience. It features an interactive map that is your guide to each of Long island’s distinctive Catholic schools, and that lets you view the geographic options for your children at http://licatholicelementaryschools.org. n
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he timeless values that create better prepared, more capable, and more confident young adults. An important part of your child’s program is the learning of values. This is often the most easily observable difference in a ‘Catholic school kid’. While the specific order and organization of when these values are taught might differ from school-to-school, the values and the discipline to live them are enduring qualities and are taught consistently across all Catholic elementary schools. The schedule below details how one of our schools creates a focus on two values in each in of the nine years of elementary and middle school. Kindergarten – Courtesy and Respect: Learning the importance of politeness and good manners in dealing with others, as well as the need to respect one another, and personal and public property. First Grade – Punctuality and Neatness: Being on time for school and with assignments and being neat in both school work and homework. Second Grade – Kindness and Generosity: Understanding the need to reach out and help one another and realizing the joy in giving more than is expected. Third Grade – Hard Work and Perseverance: Recognizing the importance of diligence and a good work attitude, the
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