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2 The Queens Courier • CATHOLIC SCHOOL • JANUARY 21, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com At The Schools of Saint Mary, Manhasset, students in Nursery through Grade 12 flourish in an innovative, rigorous, and nurturing educational environment rooted in Catholic values. The schools’ mission is to empower students to find inspiration and joy as they discover themselves and learn what they are capable of accomplishing. The use of cutting-edge technology, including campuswide wireless capabilities, an online system that allows students and parents to access homework and grades, and schoolissued iPads for every student in sixth through twelfth grade, helps teachers provide students with a strong academic foundation. Small class sizes foster a more personal connection between students and faculty. St. Mary’s youngest students learn in an environment that blends fun, sharing and learning. Older students have the opportunity to take Regents, advanced placement and online classes and our teachers, many of whom have advanced degrees, are always on hand to offer individual extra help. Last year’s high school graduating class was awarded $12 million in academic scholarships and those students were accepted to many prestigious colleges and universities, including MIT, Princeton, New York University, Boston College, The Catholic University of America, Villanova, Columbia, and Cornell University. The school day doesn’t end when the last bell rings – St. Mary’s becomes a vibrant after-school community as students at all grade levels participate in a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, exploring their talents and skills outside of academia. The St. Mary’s education is about more than just academics – spiritual values, a sense of service and the growth of faith are fostered by connecting Gospel values to all parts of the curriculum, including core academic classes, allowing students at all grade levels to deepen their own moral standards and ethics. Students participate in campus ministry, spiritual retreats, service projects, and attend Mass together throughout the school year. Middle school and high school students gain an appreciation for the arts and develop their creativity through participation in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, taking classes in art, chorus, band, orchestra, dance or stage performance; performing arts students learn from and work alongside professionals in those fields, thanks to St. Mary’s collaboration with The Josephine Foundation. The Schools of St. Mary is also proud of its competitive athletics programs at the middle school and high school levels, which are highly regarded for both excellent coaching and superb sportsmanship. St. Mary’s high school teams have earned 63 league championships and 14 state titles, including a girls’ basketball championship in 2015. From the youngest students in the Early Childhood Education Program to high school seniors, The Schools of St. Mary is preparing inspired thinkers and creative leaders, guiding all their students as they develop the character traits of great leaders and skilled team players, including creativity, flexibility, diligence, perseverance, accountability, and responsibility. St. Mary’s welcomes a diverse student body, consisting of students of many different faiths and cultural backgrounds, who come from Nassau and Suffolk Counties and several New York City boroughs including Queens and Brooklyn; St. Mary’s also welcomes international students. For information on the programs and curriculum at St. Mary’s, please attend the Admissions Open House for N-12 on Sun., Jan. 24 at noon, or contact Mrs. Grace Cavallo, President of The Schools of St. Mary, at 516.627.0385 or visit www.stmary.ws. THE SCHOOLS OF SAINT MARY } St. Mary’s High School Spanish Honors students wrote and illustrated bilingual stories for the second grade and had the opportunity to present their work in a classroom lesson. (Photo by Eileen Symmons) INSPIRED THINKERS. CREATIVE LEADERS. In the science lab, St. Mary’s Elementary School students work collaboratively and learn about science, technology, engineering and math through a STEM education. (Photo by Eileen Symmons) In partnership with The Josephine Foundation, the growing Performing Arts Program includes orchestra, dance, voice and acting. Last year’s spring, middle school musical was “Peter Pan”. (Photo by Eileen Symmons) THE SCHOOLS OF SAINT MARY 1300 NORTHERN BOULEVARD MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030 516 627 0385 WWW.STMARY.WS


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