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ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL

THE CHAPEL SCHOOL

172 White Plains Road

950 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, New York 10605 914-946-4800 // stepinac.org Top administrator: Thomas Collins, president

BRUNSWICK SCHOOL

100 Maher Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 203-625-5800 // brunswickschool.org Top administrator: Thomas Philip As we prepare our boys for life in a fast-changing world, Brunswick School is increasingly dedicated to building in all our students the habits-of-mind that will nourish and fortify them for the rest of their lives. For nearly 120 years, Brunswick has been defined and distinguished by its commitment “Courage, Honor, Truth.” Brunswick offers rigorous academics, including roughly 30 advanced-placement courses. The school also offers comprehensive athletics as well as arts, drama, music and a language program. With an average class size of 12, Brunswick enjoys a vast amount of space in Greenwich, Connecticut and at a permanent, off-campus wilderness education and applied-classroom learning program on 620 acres in Randolph, Vermont.

Open house date: Sunday, Nov 7.

Open house registration: bwick.org/openhouse

Bronxville, New York 10708 914-337-3202 // thechapelschool.org Top administrator: Michael Schultz The Chapel School (TCS) has been serving a wonderfully diverse community of families in Westchester and the Bronx since 1947, including students from Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Tuckahoe, White Plains and Yonkers. Our goal is to provide academic challenge and excellence, as well as character education and opportunities for social, emotional and spiritual growth in the safest and most nurturing environment. TCS students experience a state-ofthe-art curriculum complete with the integration of the latest technology, while TCS teachers maintain a balance between what is most current and tested proven teaching methods. TCS’s smaller class sizes allow for differentiation and individualized attention and, our close-knit, familiar feel enables students to easily and comfortably get involved in our many extracurricular programs.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL 575 White Plains Road Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 203-261-6230 // kingsmen.org Top administrator: Brian Modarelli

CUSHING ACADEMY

39 School St. Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430 978-827-7000 // cushing.org Top administrator: Randy R. Bertin

DARROW SCHOOL

110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, New York 12125 518-794-6000 // darrowschool.org Top administrator: Simon Holzapfel

EAGLE HILL SCHOOL

45 Glenville Road Greenwich, Connecticut 06831 203-622-9240 // eaglehillschool.org Top administrator: Marjorie E. Castro

FAIRFIELD COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

1073 N. Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 203-254-4200 // fairfieldprep.com Top administrator: Rev. Thomas M. Simisky

FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL

441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, New York 10458 718-367-7500 // fordhamprep.org Top administrator: Christopher Devron

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AN ALL-GIRLS, CATHOLIC, INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GRADES 5-12 2225 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, RYE, NY 10580 | (914) 967-5622 | HOLYCHILDRYE.ORG

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Set Better Standards It’s our academics that set us apart.

Courageous thinking guided by inquiry and exploration.

It’s our community that sets us ahead.

Open minds inspired by our different backgrounds and perspectives.

It’s our graduates that set us above.

Ready to own their future …and better prepared to better the world.

JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE OCT 3: GRADE 6-11 | NOV 7: PREK- GRADE 5 kingschoolct.org/open-house

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FORMAN SCHOOL

12 Norfold Road, Litchfield, Connecticut 06759 860-567-8712 // formanschool.org Top administrator: Adam K. Man

FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Preschool and Elementary School 111 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont, New York 10538 914-250-0469 Middle and High School 145 New St., Mamaroneck, New York 10543 914-250-0451 fasny.org Top administrator: Francis Gianni

GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEW YORK 50 Partridge Road White Plains, New York 10605 914-948-6513 // gisny.org Top administrator: Ulrich Weghoff

GERMAN SCHOOL OF CONNECTICUT

Campus located at Rippowan Middle School 381 High Ridge Road Stamford, Connecticut 06905 203-548-0438 // germanschoolct.org Top administrator: Renate Ludanyi

GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL

307 Hungry Hollow Road Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977 845-356-2514 // gmws.org Top administrator: Bill Pernice, pedagogical administrator

GREENS FARMS ACADEMY

35 Beachside Ave. Greens Farms, Connecticut 06838 203-256-0717 // gfacademy.org Top administrator: Janet Hartwell

GREENWICH ACADEMY

200 N. Maple Ave. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 203-625-8900 // greenwichacademy.org Top administrator: Molly H. King

GREENWICH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

41 North St., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 203-869-4000 // gcsct.org Top administrator: Patrice Kopas

THE GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 401 Old Church Road Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 203-865-5600 // gcds.net Top administrator: Adam Rohdie

THE GREENWICH SPANISH SCHOOL

The O’Connor Center 6 Riverside Ave., Riverside, Connecticut 06878 203-698-1500 // greenwichspanish.org Top administrator: Rosario Brooks, director

THE GUNNERY

22 Kirby Road Washington, Connecticut 06793 860-868-7334 // gunnery.org Top administrator: Peter W. E. Becker

HACKLEY SCHOOL

293 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, New York 10591 914-366-2600 // hackleyschool.org Top administrator: Michael C. Wirtz A Hackley education is about going all-in. We challenge and support our students to grow in character and scholarship, transcending individual achievement and redefining accomplishment. At Hackley, students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus and our 5-day boarding program create unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.

A Place to Be Understood Winston Preparatory School Connecticut is a leading school for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD and nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD). We design highly individualized academic programs based on a deep understanding of each student’s unique needs. Connect with us to learn how we can help your child thrive!

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THE HARVEY SCHOOL

260 Jay St., Katonah, New York 10536 914-232-3161 // harveyschool.org Top administrator: Bill Knauer The Harvey School provides a college-preparatory program for students in grades 6 through 12 that fosters lifelong learning and inspires students to develop the qualities to succeed in a diverse, competitive and changing world. With our commitment to small class-size, our community cultivates the strengths of each student through academics, arts, athletics, community service and global understanding. Located in Katonah, New York, Harvey features an optional five-day residential program for students in grades 9 through 12, offering the benefits of a boarding school with the comfort of home on weekends. Harvey offers Honors and AP classes as well as an array of co-curricular options in the arts, athletics and community service.

Open house date: Saturday, Oct. 16.

9 a.m. to noon

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Lower School, grades PK-4 to 8 173 Stratton Road New Rochelle, New York 10804 914-633-7744 Upper School, grades 9-12 255 Wilmot Road New Rochelle, New York 10804 914-632-0714 // ionaprep.org

Top administrator: Brother Thomas Leto There is no better investment you can make in your son’s future success than an Iona Preparatory education. Graduates have earned more than $130 million in academic, merit-based scholarships over the past five years — more than $24 million alone by the Class of 2021 to schools such as Boston College, Duke, Johns Hopkins, RPI, Virginia and Wake Forest. Home to a rigorous Science Research Program and Superior Talent Enrichment Program STEM and the humanities, Iona Prep is now the fifth Westchester school to offer the AP Capstone Diploma. It is education for higher expectations.

Open house dates: Sunday, Oct. 17, noon to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 to 8 p.m.

JOHN F. KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 54 Route 138, Somers, New York 10589 914-232-5061 // kennedycatholic.org Top administrator: Father Mark G. Vaillancourt

KING SCHOOL

1450 Newfield Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06905 203-322-2496 // kingschoolct.org Top administrator: Carol Maoz Students in grades Pre-K through 12 engage in an expansive curriculum focused on student-driven inquiry and experiential learning. Our teaching methodology is guided by educational best practices and focuses on strong relationships with faculty

— creating a foundation for courageous thinking.

We open minds and encourage lifelong curiosity.

We value diversity and are inspired by our different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences.

Our students chart their own path and arrive at the nation’s top colleges confident, prepared and ready to make an impact. King graduates are better prepared to better the world.

Open house dates: Oct. 3, grades 6-11, Nov. 7, Pre-K to grade 5

MAPLEBROOK SCHOOL

5142 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501 845-373-8191 // maplebrookschool.org Top administrator: Donna Konkolics

MARIA REGINA HIGH SCHOOL

500 W. Hartsdale Ave. Hartsdale, New York 10530 914-761-3300 // mariaregina.org Top administrator: Anna Parra Maria Regina High School is a Catholic, independent school dedicated to educating young women.

Its key objective is to develop within each of them a true sense of Christian values using a holistic approach that fosters the integration of each person as an individual within a global community.

Academic excellence is sought within a Catholic environment, which reinforces the dignity and respect of everyone, while fostering the call to discipleship of all. The entire school program, whether it be

THE URSULINE SCHOOL

Looking forward to welcoming students into our new learning spaces

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To register online visit www.ursulinenewrochelle.org

COURAGE & CONFIDENCE

HAPPY STUDENTS THRIVE

Debate ideas.

Make lifelong friends.

Score a goal.

Discover why math matters.

We don’t see limits here.

We see joyful learning.

OPEN HOUSES

Upper School—10/21 at 6:30 p.m.

All Schools—11/6 at 9:00 a.m.

ADMISSION TOUR DAYS

10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13—9:00 a.m.

Find out what makes Harvey unique SHGREENWICH.ORG

www.harveyschool.org/visit Grades 6–12 with 5-day boarding for 9–12 in Katonah, NY

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PASSION The Masters School, a coed boarding and day school for grades 5-12, encourages students to pursue their passions in the classroom, on the stage, and on the athletic field.

Students graduate prepared for college, career and life.

Open House: Oct. 23 Admission events throughout the fall

914-479-6420 mastersny.org/admission

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curricular or extracurricular activities, challenges our students to develop their intellectual potential and their physical and social skills. It is only with an integrated effort on the part of the entire staff, as well as our students and their parents, that the philosophy of Maria Regina can be brought to fruition.

Open house date: Saturday, Oct. 23.

12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

THE MASTERS SCHOOL

49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522 914-479-6400 // mastersny.org Top administrator: Laura Danforth The Masters School is a leading day and boarding school for students in grades 5-12 that empowers independent thinkers through an expansive curriculum based on active intellectual exploration and a student-centered approach. Located on 96 beautiful acres, the school is a diverse and vibrant convergence of ideas, cultures, arts and athletics.

Masters also offers two boarding programs. A fiveday program pair combining the benefits of boarding during the week — full-time access to faculty and school resources and an inclusive community of fellow boarders — with the convenience of going home on the weekends. Students in our seven-day program have a fully immersive experience that includes a variety of weekend activities.

Open house date: Oct. 23

MILLBROOK SCHOOL

131 Millbrook School Road Millbrook, New York 12545 845-677-8261 // millbrook.org Top administrator: Drew Casertano

NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL 635 Frogtown Road New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 203-972-0771 // countryschool.net Top administrator: Robert P. Macrae

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

220 Jefferson St., Fairfield, Connecticut 06825 203-372-6521 // notredame.org Top administrator: Christopher Cipriano

OAKWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL

22 Spackenhill Road Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 845-242-2340 // oakwoodfriends.org Top administrator: Chad Cianfrani

RIDGEFIELD ACADEMY

223 W. Mountain Road Ridgefield, Connecticut 6877 203-894-1800 // ridgefieldacademy.org Top administrator: James P. Heus

RIPPOWAM CISQUA

Lower School 325 W. Patent Road Mount Kisco, New York 10549 914-244-1200 Upper School 439 Cantitoe St., Bedford, New York 10506 914-244-12500 // rcsny.org Top administrator: Colm MacMahon

RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

3 Cedar St., Rye, New York 10580 914-967-1417 // ryecountryday.org Top administrator: Scott A. Nelson Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to providing students from Pre-K through Grade 12 with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. In a nurturing and supportive environment, we offer a challenging program that stimulates individuals to achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative and social endeavors. We are actively committed to diversity. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community. Our goal is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding and service in an ever-changing world.

Open house dates: Lower School (Pre-K – grade 4): Sunday, Oct 17, noon. Middle School (grades 5 – 8): Sunday, Oct 24, noon. Upper School (grades 9 – 12): Sunday, Oct 31, noon.

Trinity-Pawling The next-generation school for boys

OPEN HOUSE

OCTOBER 9, 2021 Space is limited, register soon at www.trinitypawling.org/openhouse

or call 845-855-4825

We make learning happen everywhere.

Everything we do is shaped to the needs of boys in the 21st century.

We teach and learn from experience.

Our programs are active and applied — packed with opportunities for hands-on learning.

Trinity-Pawling reimagines what’s possible in boys’ education.

The results are transformational.

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Preparing boys for life in a changing world.

An independent, college preparatory day school, providing character-based education for boys in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

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A HACKLEY EDUCATION IS ABOUT GOING ALL-IN. Our students are empowered to challenge and support one another, learn from varying perspectives, offer unreserved effort, grow in character and intellect, and explore beyond boundaries.

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On-campus tours and virtual events begin in September, visit our website to sign up! Scan the QR code, email admissions@hackleyschool.org, or visit us at www.hackleyschool.org/admissions.

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SACRED HEART GREENWICH

1177 King St., Greenwich, Connecticut 06831 203-531-6500 // shgreenwich.org Top administrator: Margaret Frazier For nearly 175 years, Sacred Heart Greenwich has served as the top Catholic independent school for girls and young women in Connecticut. Why do so many families choose Sacred Heart? Because the school believes in the strength, intellect, vitality, spirit, friendship and faith of women. Sacred Heart students join a vibrant Catholic tradition of spiritual and intellectual thought. The school inspires girls and young women in kindergarten through 12th grade to let their curiosity roam, acquire wisdom, live compassionately and build good and just societies. Plus, the co-ed early childhood program in the Barat Center inspires joy and creativity in our youngest learners.

Open house dates: Admission tour days: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13 Upper school: Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

K-12 open house: Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.

SAINT BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL 425 E. 240 St., Bronx, New York 10470 718-325-8800 // stbarnabashigh.com Top administrator: Theresa Napoli

SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL

2320 Huntington Turnpike Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 203-378-9378 // sjcadets.org Top administrator: William Fitzgerald

SAINT LUKE’S SCHOOL

377 N. Wilton Road New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 203-966-5612 // stlukesct.org Top administrator: Mark Davis

SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL

148 E. Main St., New Rochelle, New York 10801 914-632-0248 // salesianhigh.org Top administrator: John Serio

SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD

2225 Westchester Ave., Rye, New York 10580 914-967-5622 // holychildrye.org Top administrator: Colleen Pettus Because of our longstanding history of challenging students to pursue academic excellence and find joy in learning, Holy Child is widely recognized as being the best at educating and mentoring students to become women of conscience and action. Holy Child students are spirited, confident, smart and kind. They are not afraid to take risks.

They are investigating chemical reactions in science courses and interpreting complex texts in English classes. They are constructing logical arguments and identifying sound reasoning in rhetoric and religious studies. They are taking technology courses that are unparalleled elsewhere, with offerings that begin as early as fifth grade, including robotics, engineering and computer programming.

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SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF WESTCHESTER Upper School, 6-12 555 W. Hartsdale Ave. Hartsdale, New York 10530 914-948-8333 schechterwestchester.org Top administrator: Michael Kay

THE STANWICH SCHOOL

275 Stanwich Road Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 203-542-0000 // stanwichschool.org Top administrator: Charles Sachs

THE STORM KING SCHOOL

314 Mountain Road Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York 12520 845-534-7893 // sks.org Top administrator: Jonathan W. R. Lamb

THE URSULINE SCHOOL 1354 North Ave.

New Rochelle, New York 10804 914-636-3950 // ursulinenewrochelle.org Top administrator: Colleen Melnyk The Ursuline School in New Rochelle is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). Its mission is to educate, inspire and empower a diverse population of 770 young women in grades 6 – 12 by providing them with a 21st century Catholic, college preparatory education. Ursuline transitioned seamlessly to distance learning when required. Their prior investment in technology and creative teachers allowed students to fully continue their education from home during the pandemic. Virtual showcases featured student musicians, artists, global scholars, and science researchers. The school motto, “I will serve,” focused recently on supplying food pantries.

Open house dates: Sunday Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

THE WINDWARD SCHOOL

Middle School 40 W. Red Oak Lane White Plains, New York 10604 Top administrator: John J. Russell

THORNTON-DONOVAN SCHOOL

100 Overlook Circle New Rochelle, New York 10804 914-632-8836 // td.edu Top administrator: Douglas E. Fleming Jr.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 926 Newfield Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06905 203-322-3401 // trinitycatholic.org Top administrator: Dave Williams

TRINITY-PAWLING

700 Route 22, Pawling, New York 12564 845-855-3100 // trinitypawling.org Top administrator: William W. Taylor Director of admission: JP Burlington Trinity–Pawling is guided by two major principles: The ethos of effort and a commitment to help every boy discover his distinct gifts and develop new skills. In turn, the faculty provide engaging opportunities that spark a student’s curiosity and cultivate his mind, body and spirit. Young men graduate from Trinity-Pawling with greater confidence in their academic, athletic, artistic and leadership skills. Trinity-Pawling has long cultivated a broad and diverse community, attracting students from around the world. Alumni often attest that their ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds or beliefs was nurtured in their Pawling years. Fostering respect for other cultures is fundamental to the Trinity-Pawling experience and integral for today’s global citizens.

Open house date: Oct. 9.

WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL

57 W. Rocks Road Norwalk, Connecticut 06851 203-229-0465 // winstonprep.edu Top administrator: Beth Sugerman Winston Preparatory School is an innovative private day school for students through 12th grade with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities and executive functioning difficulties (ADHD). Winston has seven campuses, including two in New York City, one in Whippany, New Jersey, one in Norwalk, Connecticut, one in Dix Hills, Long Island, one in Marin County, California, and a new, fully online campus, Winston Online, which launched Fall of 2020. One of the New York City campuses is Transitions, a highly individualized program for students ages 17 to 21 with learning differences. Our unique model of education for the individual provides intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness and self-advocacy. We do this through a process that understands each student, individualizes a program to meet their needs and continually refines this program based on individual progress, while building a powerful sense of community.

WOOSTER SCHOOL

91 Miry Brook Road Danbury, Connecticut 06810 203-830-3916 // woosterschool.org Top administrator: Matt Byrnes