2024-25 Catholic School Admissions Now Open for K-8 in New York

Las online admissions for the 2024-25 school year they are already open for grades K-8 of primary and preschool schools of the Catholic education system, administered by the Archdiocese of New York. This group of schools serves almost 50,000 students, Pre-K through 12th grade, in 152 schools in nine counties of New York State, including Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster and Orange.

If you live in Queens or Brooklynthese schools are run by the Diocese of Brooklyn. At this time they educate more than 30,000 students in these two counties, from early childhood to high school. Likewise, at this time, Admissions days are now available.

“New York families may choose Catholic schools because they are friendly, offer a welcoming school community, extended daily hours, support for parents and financial aid services at most schools“, is the central message promoted by the Superintendency of Catholic Schools of New York in a statement.

Scholarships are available at almost all Archdiocese of New York campuses, but funding and financial aid plans vary. Starting now, families who apply before April 15, 2024 will save $100 per child on the registration fee.

Through a parent telephone line, which has services in Spanish, you can ask all questions regarding financing plans and scholarships that vary. depending on the reality of each school. You can also schedule appointments at the campus of your choice to take tours.

In addition, there is a wealth of information available online, to know the entry requirements.

“We invite parents who are looking for a high-quality program to come see for themselves the value of a Catholic education. Book an in-person visit. Meet our directors. See our classrooms and technology. And know our health and safety measures,” This institution stands out this season, where it is advisable to start making decisions about the next school year.

Latino presence, high scores

As is tradition, many Hispanic families are attracted to the Catholic education model. According to some accounts, the 30% of the student body at these schools come from Latin American countries. It is made clear that their instructional values ​​obviously “are steeped in Catholic tradition, “But they always welcome children of other religions.”

Another aspect that these educational institutions, with more than 200 years present in New York, celebrate is that scores recently released by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for grades 3-8 reflect that 63% of students in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York, They were proficient in mathematics and 64% of students showed proficiency in English language arts.

That means an increase in 11% in math scores year over year and a “stable” trend in reading results.

In New York City public schools, 51.7% of all students passed reading and 49.9% passed math.

“Our students gained percentage points in math competitions at all of our schools, not only surpassing last year’s scores, but by effectively raising our levels of competence”said in a statement the hermana Mary Grace Walsh, Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York.

Looking for a place at a NY Catholic school?

• It is not necessary to be a practitioner of the Catholic religion. The campuses are open to all beliefs.
• The immigration status of families who want to apply for admission and financial assistance, is not a limitation.
• Because there is a continuous admission process, The first step is to visit the official site of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New York online: catholicschoolsny.org
• Through this route, you can schedule a tour of the school of your interest in Manhattan, El Bronx o Staten Island and meet with staff, in addition to verifying which educational center is closest to your residence, from Pre-K to Secondary. Special education centers are also offered.
• Having income that places your family at the federal poverty line is not an impediment to entering these educational centers, each case can be analyzed for an eventual scholarship program.
• To receive assistance regarding admission and eligibility at these schools call in Spanish at 646-7942885 or send an email to [email protected].
• So lively in Queens or Brooklyn Visit the Diocese of Brooklyn website: catholics hoolsvq.org. There you will also find detailed information about the school closest to your neighborhood and the entry mechanisms, scholarships and financing.

2024-02-06 10:41:00
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