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School At-a-GlanceFree half-day Universal Pre-K (UPK Site # 31RAAA) with Pre-K 4 extended day; Private Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade. The Academy of St. Dorothy was founded in 1932 by the Sisters of St. Dorothy. The Sisters continue to be involved with the spiritual guidance of the children and their families. The Academy of Saint Dorothy is an Cognia accredited school, featuring air-conditioned classrooms with technology, including personal chrome books integrated into various aspects of classroom instruction. Early arrival as well as After Care is available to all students. After School activities include Girl Scouts, Woodworking Club, Spotlight Theater and Paul Effman Music Instruction. The ASD Sports program includes CYO Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country and Track; Volleyball and Lacrosse Clinics.
Ms. Rosaria Mincher, Assistant Principal
Founded in 1917, Blessed Sacrament School strives to provide students with a Christian foundation that assists them in developing spiritually, academically, and socially. We take pride in challenging our students academically, but the ultimate goal of our faculty and staff is to be positive role models for our students and guide them to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. We foster an atmosphere of love where all students are treated with dignity and respect. We offer free Universal Pre K 4 year old program through our Blessed Sacrament Early Childhood Academy.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K – 8th, Pre-K 3 year old Program, FREE Universal Pre-K 4 year old program (UPK Site # 03RAIX), Grades K-8. Early drop off and after-care available. Cognia Accredited; ADNY schools follow the NYS Learning Standards ; Sacramental Preparations; Enrichment includes: Technology, Art, Physical Education, Music, American Sign Language and Book club grades 5-8. Extra-curricular activities include: Baseball, Basketball, Track, Swimming, Softball, Soccer, Golf, Volleyball, Cheer, Girl Scouts, Choir, and Drama. Family Guild.
Ms. Donna Dawson, Assistant Principal
Our goal has always been to secure the future of Catholic education on Staten Island and we have seen a great need for a seamless educational experience from PreK 3 through 8th grade that will welcome students of all learning levels and from all communities. The new academy’s namesake, Father Vincent Capodanno, a Staten Island resident, joined the Maryknolls as a missionary at the age of 20, went on to become a military chaplain, and died heroically while administering last rites to a dying soldier on the battlefield during the Vietnam War. Father Capodanno was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things in his life, and the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints has officially accepted his cause for sainthood. The new name of the school will convey to our students that they must excel in every endeavor and fearlessly accept every challenge, just as Father Vincent Capodanno did.
School At-a-GlanceFree 3K and Free UPK for 4 year olds. Grades Pre-K to 8 (UPK Site # 31RAEX); Meets New York State Educational Standards; Follows Archdiocesan Essential Learning Plan; Cognia Accredited; Full-time Nurse on staff; Grades Kindergarten through 8th feature multisensory reading and real life math connections to meet NYS Standards. STEM, and Conservation Initiatives driving science curriculum, SEL, Physical Education, Music and Yoga to address the whole child. Extensive community partnerships with Veterans and NYPD. Welcoming students with varying learning styles. Onsite SETSS, Speech, OT, PT and Counseling available. Extracurricular activities include National Junior Honor Society, Chess, Drama, Dance, STEM, CYO Sports and more. Before and Aftercare available.
A Message from the Principal: Thank you for your interest in our school! We are anxious to get to know you and discuss how we can serve your child’s needs. Please complete the information request form and we will be back in contact with you within 72 hours.
School At-a-GlancePre-K offering programs for children aged 2, 3 and 4.
A Message from the Principal: Thank you for your interest in our school! We are anxious to get to know you and discuss how we can serve your child’s needs. Please complete the information request form and we will be back in contact with you within 72 hours.
A Message from the Principal: Thank you for your interest in our school! We are anxious to get to know you and discuss how we can serve your child’s needs. Please complete the information request form and we will be back in contact with you within 72 hours.
Founded in 1903 by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic all-girls school located on Grymes Hill, Staten Island. The Academy’s mission is to advance, embody, and excel at educating girls and young women to transform society. Notre Dame provides a nurturing and academically challenging community that enables each girl to develop a sense of identity and self-confidence, preparing her to be a responsible member of her school and her world community. Admission is offered to applicants in the 3- and 4-year-old programs, as well as Kindergarten through Grade 8. Most students go on to attend Notre Dame Academy High School. Notre Dame Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association. It offers a rich and robust educational program that includes foreign language, music, art, physical education, project-based science, computer science, performing arts, religion, and STEAM courses. Mathematics and Language Arts curricula are accelerated for middle school students to allow for Algebra I and Living Science Biology Regents Courses in the 8th grade. Middle School electives include theater, financial literacy, art, and mixed media journalism.
School At-a-GlanceStudents benefit from an education that integrates technology with instruction, beginning in pre-kindergarten. This includes a one-to-one Chromebook program, Google Drive and Google Classroom, interactive boards in every classroom, a Computer Science Curriculum introduced in PK3, and a high-speed internet connection covering the entire campus. Extracurricular Enrichment programs include Soccer, Swimming, Track, Tennis, and Basketball. Additionally, there are Readers Are Leaders, Art Show, Essay, and Public Speaking contests. Other programs include the Tennis Club, Robotics, Bell Choir, Book Club, Big Sister Club, Theater Club, and Girl Scouts. Bus service and a delectable lunch program provide convenience for families. A full-time nurse is on staff. Parent Guild events throughout the year build community and provide opportunities for service and socialization. Open House dates for the 2025-2026 school year are Friday, December 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and Friday, March 6, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Registration is available on the Admissions tab on our website: https://www.notredameacademy.org.
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School At-a-GlanceGirls Grades Pre-K 3 to 12; AdvancED Accredited; Adherence to New York State curriculum and the Archdiocese of New York Essential Learning Plan Standards; Regent curriculum (grade 8); After school care program (Pre-K to 8); Bus service; Full-time Nurse on staff; Lunch program (grades 1-8); Computer lab with internet access; SmartBoard technology; WiFi in all buildings; One-to-one tablet ratio allows students to use interactive curricular programs, grades 6-8; Enrichment program includes: Foreign language (Spanish, grades 1-8) Music, Art, Physical Education; Sports programs include: Soccer, Swimming, Track, Basketball and Softball; Extra-curricular activities include: Bell Choir; Girl scouts; Peer tutoring; Drama club, Book club; Hiking club; Painting club; Movie club.
A Message from the Principal: Thank you for your interest in our school! We are anxious to get to know you and discuss how we can serve your child’s needs. Please call Mrs. Hynes @ 718-447-7260 to discuss your future at Our Lady of Good Counsel School.
Mrs. Catherine Falabella, Assistant Principal
Committed to academic excellence and rooted in the traditions and ideals of the Catholic faith, Our Lady Queen of Peace provides an environment in which your child will be enabled to reach his/her full academic and spiritual potential in an atmosphere that strongly encourages following the example and teachings of Christ. In partnership with the parents, the school strives to prepare your child to take his/her place as leaders in a changing and challenging society.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K to 8; FREE Universal Pre-K For All/3K and UPK 4 yr old programs (UPK Site # 31RABD). ADNY schools follow the NYS Learning Standards; Cognia Accredited; Early morning drop off beginning at 7am, After-school program with homework supervision until 5:45 pm; Easily accessible by car and mass transportation; Dedicated and experienced faculty; State certified teachers; Small class size allows personalized attention; Integrated, hands on SmartBoard instruction in grades Pre-K to 8; Enrichment program include: American Sign Language, Yoga, Music, Art, Physical education, Speech, OT, PT and SETTS during school hours; Sacramental preparation; Complete preparation for New York State exams; Partnership with St. Joseph by the Sea SOLE iPad and Robotics Program, Sports programs include: Basketball, Baseball, Track, Swim, Soccer and Cheerleading. Girl Scouts offered after school.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1959, Our Lady of the Sea School is dedicated to our students’ growth in faith, academics, personal awareness, social interaction and future success. Through diverse classroom instruction, our teachers strive to instill strong Christian values, a desire to learn, the ability to meet challenges and a rich understanding of the world, as they continue the tradition of excellence for which Our Lady Star of the Sea is known.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K 3 to 8; Our Lady Star of the Sea offers a rigorous curriculum in a fully air-conditioned building. Enrichment programs include art, music, physical education and computer classes for all students in K-8, as well as Spanish classes for Pre-K 4 to 5th grade. STEM programs include Supernovas and the SOLE program with St. Joseph by the Sea High School. We have a STEM lab, individual IPads for students in grades 6-8 and Chromebooks for students in K-5. Resource Room, onsite SETSS, Speech OT, PT and counseling services available. Sacramental preparation program, Altar Servers, National Junior Honor Society, fully inclusive sports program and active community outreach opportunities. ADAPP counselor, full-time Department of Health nurse and two full-time security guards. Morning and Aftercare available for students in grades K-8. Cognia Accredited.
Sacred Heart School provides all children with a Values-Infusion Curriculum deeply rooted in Catholicism. It is a priority at Sacred Heart School to instill in each child the importance of developing his or her unique talents. Through educating the total child, spiritually, academically and physically every child is prepared not only for success in high school and college, but for success as citizens of an ever-changing world.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K 3 to 8; FREE 3K and UPK (UPK Site # 31RABJ); Adherence to NYS Next Generation Learning Standards and the Archdiocese of New York Religious Education curriculum; Cognia Accredited; Hablamos Español; Certified Teachers; Blended Learning, small group instruction, project-based learning, collaborative learning; STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math integrated programs, Robotic/STEM program in collaboration with St. Joseph by the Sea team working with students on various activities to prepare them for high school, one to one Chromebooks in K-8; Title I Reading, Math and Counselor; Enrichment program includes: Library, Art, Music, Physical Education, Theatre Group and National Junior Honor Society; Competitive Sports programs include: Basketball, Track, and Soccer; Morning/After Care Programs.
Bishop Patrick V. Ahern High School, under the Seton Foundation for Learning is a private, special education program for students ranging from 14-21 years of age. The Seton Foundation for Learning is affiliated with the Department of Education of the Archdiocese of New York, from which it is granted accreditation. The program is open to all faiths and religions. The curriculum teaches age appropriate, functional skill development while continuing to provide academic enrichment and teach skills necessary for independence. The proximity of our host school, Moore Catholic High School, provides for continued opportunities throughout the school day for the students of Bishop Ahern High School to interact with their typically developing peers.
School At-a-GlanceThe Seton Foundation provides a warm and nurturing setting for students who learn differently, are medically fragile ,or require specialized instruction to meet their needs. We provide all of the necessary services that our students are entitled to as part of their IEP and help them to reach their personal best. Our students have needs that cannot be met in the local schools. Come take a tour of our unique school. We work to promote academics and daily living skills that students can apply to make their futures successful, enjoyable and productive. We are committed to our students’ success and this cannot be done without a strong partnership with our parents. Come and see if Seton is the place for your child.
The Joan Ann Kennedy Memorial Preschool is a full day state approved center based 12-month program that offers a positive learning environment for children with developmental disabilities ages 2.9 – 4.9. When students enter our program, their current level of functioning is assessed and programs are created based on their developmental skills and individual needs. Our learning environment fosters growth in overall academics, language development, positive behavior and social skills such as play skills and peer interaction. Our small supportive classrooms consist of 6:1:1 or 10:1:2 ratios.
School At-a-GlanceThe Seton Foundation provides a warm and nurturing setting for students who learn differently, are medically fragile ,or require specialized instruction to meet their needs. We provide all of the necessary services that our students are entitled to as part of their IEP and help them to reach their personal best. Our students have needs that cannot be met in the local schools. Come take a tour of our unique school. We work to promote academics and daily living skills that students can apply to make their futures successful, enjoyable and productive. We are committed to our students’ success and this cannot be done without a strong partnership with our parents. Come and see if Seton is the place for your child.
The Mother Franciska Elementary School, under the Seton Foundation for Learning, is a private special education school located in Staten Island, New York. Our school provides 10 and 12 month educational services to students with significant special needs, ages 5 to 14 years old. We offer individualized instruction in small, highly structured classes with low student to teacher ratios. Our goal is to teach our students meaningful and functional age appropriate skills that are necessary to develop independence by providing them with a functional academic curriculum.
School At-a-GlanceThe Seton Foundation provides a warm and nurturing setting for students who learn differently, are medically fragile ,or require specialized instruction to meet their needs. We provide all of the necessary services that our students are entitled to as part of their IEP and help them to reach their personal best. Our students have needs that cannot be met in the local schools. Come take a tour of our unique school. We work to promote academics and daily living skills that students can apply to make their futures successful, enjoyable and productive. We are committed to our students’ success and this cannot be done without a strong partnership with our parents. Come and see if Seton is the place for your child.