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Your go-to guide for private school education All SAinTS RegionAl CATholiC SChool All Saints Regional Catholic School, founded in 1990, serves Nursery through Eighth Grade students from the Long Island, New York parishes of St. Boniface Martyr, Sea Cliff, St. Hyacinth, Glen Head, St. Mary, Roslyn, St. Patrick, Glen Cove and St. Rocco, Glen Cove. We seek to educate our students within a family-centered Catholic community. We commit ourselves to Gospel values as we seek to develop our students’ intellectual gifts and foster their spiritual growth. Our aim is to prepare our students to lead creative and productive lives which contribute to the growth of both God’s kingdom and our nation. www.asrcatholic.org 12 Pearsall avenue glen Cove, Ny 11542 Phone: 516-676-0762 Fax: 516-676-0660 grades: Nursery through 8th academic Dean: Joanne Fitzgerald School board Very rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. reg., headmaster Mrs. Joanne Fitzgerald, Dean Very rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. reg., Chairman Mrs. Kathleen Deegan Dickson, Chairperson Mr. anthony Capobianco Deacon Frank borchardt Mrs. gunilla Paulich Mr. Frank Fazzalari Ms. Kathleen Friend Mr. Kevin horton Mrs. Sighle lynch Sister Pat Koehler o.P. Dr. george abouEid
BuCkley CounTRy DAy SChool Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body. Buckley provides the foundation that enables our
students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals. Our graduates are well prepared for entry into, and success in, secondary schools and beyond. www.buckleycountryday.com 2 I.U. Willets road roslyn, Ny 11576 Phone: 516-627-1910 Fax: 516-627-8627 grades: Kindergarten through 8th
headmaster: Jean-Marc Juhel, Ph.D. Parents association Co Presidents: Caterina Skenderi and Mei Mei Nappi
ChAminADe high SChool Chaminade High School is a Catholic school for young men in grades 9-12. The school is named in honor of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade (1761 - 1850), Founder of the Society of Mary, Marianists. The school, with a student population of 1700, is staffed by Marianist Brothers and priests as well as lay men and women. Since its foundation by the Marianists in 1930, Chaminade High School has achieved a reputation for excellence in educating the Catholic young men of Long Island. Students at Chaminade study a college preparatory liberal arts curriculum in an atmosphere that emphasizes the development of Christian community and education of the heart. Chaminade’s goal is to foster the development of well-rounded, faith-filled Catholic men. www.chaminade-hs.org
340 Jackson avenue Mineola, Ny 11501 Phone: 516-742-5555 Fax: 516-742-1989 grades: 9th through 12th Principal: bro. Joseph Dominick bellizzi, S.M President: bro. thomas J. Cleary, S.M. assistant Principal of academics: Mr. Patrick hoey assistant Principal of Curriculum and technology: Mr. gregory Kay assistant Principal of guidance: Mr. Daniel Petruccio assistant Principal of athletics and Campus activities: Mr John Callinan Dean of Students: Mr. robert Paul Parents Club President: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Solferino board of Advisors bro. thomas Cleary, S.M., President Mr. richard Kearns, Chairman Mr. timothy bowe bro. timothy Driscoll, S.M. Mr. thomas Dufek rev. Philip Eichner, S.M. bro. george Endres, S.M. Mrs. Colleen hickey Mr. Daniel Petruccio Mr. robert Van der Waag Dr. and Mrs. anthony Capellino, Chair of the Parents Club board Mr. and Mrs. Steven Solferino, Parents Club Presidents: Mr. anthony Patten, alumni association President Mr. and Mrs. James Marchetta, CaPa President Emeriti Mr. William bourke, Founding board Member Mr. James Dixon Mr. robert Kearns Mr. Peter ross
CounTRySiDe monTeSSoRi SChool Countryside Montessori School was established by Sharon Adar Fitoussi who was convinced immediately that the Montessori Philosophy was the most natural way for a child to learn. CMS opened its
doors in 1998 in Manhasset, New York with a Primary classroom of 7 students. We moved to our present location in Great Neck in 2001. We currently have two Primary classrooms and two Toddler classrooms with a total of 75 children of diverse cultural backgrounds. www.cmsgn.com 354 lakeville road great Neck, Ny 11020 Phone: 516-406-3623 Fax: 516-466-8421 grades: 18 months through 6 years old
eAST WooDS SChool East Woods mission is to foster strength of character and academic excellence while developing and encouraging creativity, intellectual curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. We are a nurturing community that celebrates the differences among us and leads by example through citizenship and service to others. www.eastwoodshool.org 31 yellow Cote road oyster bay, Ny 11771 Phone: 516-922-4400 Fax: 516-922-2589 grades: Pre-Nursery through 8th
Members David adelhardt Monique hill alexander ‘98 Christopher bragoli Jennifer Casey Kerry Ceriello Marisa DeMarzo Catherine Drabin beth godsell robert greco Cynthia hemley Darlene Mays Kevin Mercier Dean Pappas Ji Wang Perry youngwall
Members Peggy brucia Jeff Daniels Steve Fortuna Conchita heffron Joe Podbela robert rosenbaum george tsunis greg hughes Elizabeth McCaul Ingassia andy Menzin robin Wachtler Craig White John gambling, honorary trustee
FuSion ACADemy
Each day, we challenge ourselves to demonstrate our Quaker values in our thoughts, words and deeds. We believe that a Friends Academy education transforms lives in the realization of our Quaker ideals. Our testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, service and stewardship are character guides for our students who are equipped to change what needs changing for the better in this world. www.fa.org 270 Duck Pond road locust Valley, Ny 11560 Phone: 516-676-0393 Fax: 516-393-4276 grades: Early Childhood through 12th
Fusion is much more than an accredited private middle and high school for grades 6-12 – it’s a revolutionary community of learning where positive relationships and one-to-one classrooms unlock the academic potential in every student and create opportunities for emotional and social growth. In a Fusion one-to-one classroom, the educational experience is completely customized to ignite a student’s passion for learning. Classes are self-paced, and course material is presented in ways that suit students’ individual interests, strengths and challenges. www.fusionacademy.com 260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite a, Woodbury, Ny 11797 Phone: 516-364-5414 grades: 6th through 12th
head of School: andrea Kelly
head of School: tiffany belferder
FRienDS ACADemy
head of School: Matthew h. bradley board of Trustees Executive board brian Sweeney, President Kristin Dennehy, Vice President Doug arthur, ’69, treasurer Dana bratti, Secretary Matthew h. bradley, head of School
board of Trustees officers: Debra Del Vecchio, President Francis Ingrassia, treasurer
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