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Invest.

Inspire.

I AM IONA PREP.

Ignite.

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Get an Early Start on Excellence Iona Preparatory Lower School offers the only K-8, all-boys program in Westchester.

Instilling the values and discipline of the Christian brothers, Iona Prep builds moral character and offers a seamless educational program where students can begin their college-preparatory journey in a Catholic environment starting from kindergarten at age 4.

M I S S I O N

Iona Preparatory School educates young men to be moral, ethical leaders – developing individuals to be lifelong learners responsible to their commitment of service to others. We have been true to our mission for nearly 100 years.

A letter from the President Choosing a school is a very important decision.

Did you know that Iona Preparatory, the premiere boys Catholic High School in Westchester, has a lower school that offers the only K-8, all-boys Catholic program in Westchester?

At Iona Preparatory Lower School, your child will get an early start on excellence.

The Lower School prepares boys as leaders, focusing on the same strong academic program and emphasis on Christian values that we do at our high school.

To help you in the decision-making process, we welcome you to visit Iona Prep’s Lower School. As you walk our corridors and explore our campus, you will discover a caring and supportive community that challenges students, expands their horizons and provides them with the skills needed to succeed in life.

Admissions are rolling at Iona Prep’s Lower School, so we encourage your family to call anytime for a tour or to attend one of our Open Houses scheduled during the year.

I pray for God's blessings and His guidance for your family as you decide on your child’s education.

Sincerely, Bro. Thomas R. Leto, CFC

President

T E S T I M O N I A L S

Iona Prep Gets High Marks From Parents “We found the intellectually challenging environment we were looking for at Iona Prep.”

Rebecca Cappello, 4th-Grade Parent

"The facilities are through the roof and off the charts in terms of science, SMART boards and the athletic fields

Building tomorrow’s leaders begins today. Find out how Iona Prep has been molding leaders for nearly 100 years.

are awesome! " Fred Cambria, 8th-Grade Parent

“Iona Prep gets it, they get boys. They understand that they have a lot of energy, a lot of curiosity.”

Kristin Londal, 9th-Grade Parent

Invest in a strong foundation.

Inspire your son's academic excellence.

Ignite his curiosity in an active environment.

At Iona Prep, boys receive personalized attention and benefit from a strong sense of community.

Early educational years provide an important foundation for future success and Iona Prep nurtures each child, fostering individual talents.

Situated on an 11-acre campus with access to the Upper School’s 26-acre campus, students enjoy the finest facilities and a quality education that combines a challenging academic program and religious instruction with an emphasis on service.

Parents tell us that their boys thrive in the active environment offered at Iona Prep where teachers help students channel energy into constructive learning.

• Small class sizes, focus on the individual student

• Students read at a full grade level above the national average

• Mentoring and collaborative learning experiences with Upper School students

• Hands-on science programs

• Early Spanish language, art, music, technology and library programs beginning in Kindergarten

• Technology with SMART Boards and Chromebooks in the classroom

• Varsity-level athletic programs • Campus ministry program focused on local service • Exceptional after-school enrichment programs

It’s such a faith-filled environment. I don’t think we would be able to get that anywhere else.”

Malissa Leipold, Kindergarten & 2nd-Grade Parent

F R E Q U E N T LY

A S K E D

Q U E S T I O N S

A D M I S S I O N S

FAQS

ADMISSIONS

What are the hours of the school day?

Is there a school policy regarding laptops?

Homeroom begins at 8 a.m. Students who arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. wait in the cafeteria with faculty supervision. Students who arrive after 8:15 a.m. are considered late.

Students in grades 6-8 are allowed and encouraged to bring their laptops or tablets to school. They are not required to do so. The use of technology is at the discretion of individual teachers. Grades 1-5 will have access to Chromebooks through the school.

Can my son get a school bus to take him to Iona?

All students taking a school bus do so through their home school district. Most districts require that you register for this service prior to April 1st. Please call your individual district for specific information. In grades 6, 7 and 8, the boys have access to the Iona shuttle buses. Please see ionaprep. org/transportation for fees and routes.

Spring/Fall Uniform: Grades 1 through 8 wear khaki pants and Iona-logo golf shirts.

No, we do not administer the state exams. All students in grades 2-8 take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.

Grades 1-6 wear grey pants, white dress shirt, maroon tie, and an Iona wool sweater.

Does Iona follow the Common Core?

Kindergarten students wear Iona-logo sweatpants, sweatshirt, white Iona T-shirt, and sneakers.

No, we do not offer financial aid at the Lower School.

Is there a sibling discount?

No sibling discount is offered.

Please note, as of December 31, 2015: Applicants for the K-4 program must be 4 years old.

Applicants for the K-5 program must be 5 years old.

Applicants for First Grade must be 6 years old.

Grades K–3: $10,000 Grades 4–5: $12,750 Grades 6–8: $14,750 Tuition includes books and all Iona sponsored after-school programs.

An application is mandatory and should be filed electronically at: ionaprep.org/lowerapplication

Kindergarteners wear Iona-logo gym shorts,Iona golf shirts and sneakers.

Does Iona administer New York State exams?

Do you offer financial aid?

2016-2017 Total Tuition Cost

What is the school uniform?

Winter Uniform: Grades 7 and 8 wear grey pants, white dress shirt and a tie of their choice with a navy blazer.

Iona’s curriculum is standards-based and, therefore, is Common Core aligned. However, we are not obligated to follow the Common Core. We feel our curriculum meets or exceeds those standards.

Lower School admission requests are handled on a rolling basis.

Phys/Ed Uniform: This uniform is worn to school two times per week for grades 1 through 8. It consists of Iona-logo sweatpants and sweatshirt, Iona T-shirt and sneakers. Nylon Iona shorts can be worn in place of the sweatpants in warm weather.

Kindergarten boys wear the Iona Phys Ed uniform 5 days per week. Students in grades 1-8 wear their formal uniform every day unless they have Phys Ed. The boys wear their gym uniforms on the 2 days per week they have Phys/Ed. Students must always wear a belt and dark dress shoes with pants.

The following items are required and should be submitted separately to: Iona Prep Lower School, Attn: Admissions Office 173 Stratton Road New Rochelle, NY 10804

Kindergarten and First Grade • Reports or recommendations that your son may have from other primary schools.

• A current immunization schedule from within the last year.

Second through Eighth Grade • Two letters of recommendation from your child’s current teachers.* • Copies of most up-to-date report card and previous academic-year report card or progress report.

• Copies of any standardized test scores.

• A current immunization schedule from within the last year.

• Copies of current IEP or 504, if applicable.

* Recommendation forms should be filed electronically at: ionaprep.org/lowerrecommendations. Teachers can access this link directly, or parents can print the form and submit it to the teacher for completion.

Does Iona offer an after-school program?

For a separate fee, students can join the after-school program. It is supervised by Iona faculty members. The hours are dismissal through 5:30 p.m. The fee is currently $25 per day.

Is there a lunch program?

The cafeteria serves two hot selections each day with the exception of Friday, which is pizza day. All lunches include a drink and snack. The menu is published monthly, so you can order in advance.

Where can I purchase the uniform?

The wool sweater can be purchased at Liebman’s on Main St. in New Rochelle. They will deliver your order to the school. All other Iona-logo clothing and maroon ties can be purchased from the Gael House at the Upper School, or online at ionaprep.org/gaelhouse. All other items can be purchased at any retail store.

We encourage you to schedule a Shadow Day for your son, during which he will attend classes with one of our students a year above him.

For additional information or to schedule a visit, please contact the admissions office at (914) 633-7744 or e-mail ipls@ionaprep.org Visit us online at ionaprep.org/lowerschool

Iona Preparatory Lower School 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, 10804