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Catholic High Schools
FAQs about Catholic academies and schools
What is the diff erence between a
school and an academy in Brooklyn and
Queens?
A Catholic school is governed by the
parish, so the pastor is directly in charge.
An academy is governed by a two-tiered
board that is comprised of a Board of
Directors and a Board of Members. Th e
Board of Directors is composed of lay people
who work with the principal, and the
Board of Members is composed of clergy
and safeguards the Catholic identity
of the academy. In some cases the “Board
of Members” oversee multiple academies.
Every school within the Diocese of
Brooklyn and Queens will become an
academy by the year 2017. A more detailed
description of the school and academy
structure is here; you will also fi nd parent
information should your school be transitioning
to an academy.
What is Preserving the Vision?
Preserving the Vision is the name of the
strategic planning process that will insure
the future of Catholic education in the
Diocese of Brooklyn. Th e process involves
essential goals such as fostering Catholic
identity and expanding development. To
learn more about these goals, please visit
our Preserving the Vision page.
What is the Office of the
Superintendent ~ Catholic School
Support Services?
Th e Offi ce of the Superintendent is the
diocesan offi ce dedicated to providing
support services and guidance to Catholic
elementary schools/academies within the
diocese. Th e Offi ce of the Superintendent
also provides limited services to Catholic
high schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Where do I obtain my transcript
record if the school I once attended has
closed?
Simply click here and contact the diocesan
archives offi ce.
How can I fi nd out what the schools/
academies near me have to off er?
Th is website provides general information
regarding schools/academies within
the diocese. Th e best way to fi nd out specifi
c off erings of the schools/academies
near you is to ask them. Although many
provide descriptions on their websites
that can give you a great starting point,
a phone call or a visit is the best way to
get the most updated and accurate information.
What should I ask when I visit a
school/academy?
Visiting a school/academy is the best
way to get a sense of it. It gives you the
opportunity to speak with the staff and to
move through the environment to see if it
feels right for your children and your family.
In addition to experiencing the school/
academy, you can learn about it. Some
things you might ask about are:
• Class size and school size
• Composition of the faculty and staff
• Religious formation programs
• Academic programs
• Enrichment programs
• Remediation programs
• Special services
• School nutrition program
• Transportation services
• Tuition
• Registration requirements
• Uniforms
• Early drop-off program
• Aft er-school program
• Extra-curricular activities and school
hours
• Sports
• Clubs
• Facilities (gym, outdoor playground,
computer lab, etc.)
• Technology
• High school and college partnerships
• Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Can my child attend a Catholic
school/academy even though we are not
Catholic?
Yes, our Catholic schools/academies
welcome children of all faiths, and you
will fi nd that some are very diverse. All
can benefi t from the education provided
in our schools/academies.
What types of scholarship opportunities
are available for Catholic school?
For families experiencing economic
hardship, Futures in Education and the
Diocese of Brooklyn off er tuition assistance
for elementary students (Pre-K to
8th grade) through two partial-scholarship
programs, and the Be an Angel Program.
Visit our scholarships and tuition assistance
page for more information.
Can you provide the New York State
test results of a particular school/academy?
Although The Office of the
Superintendent~Catholic School Support
Services does publish the aggregated test
results for Catholic schools/academies
within Brooklyn and Queens, the decision
to publish test scores of individual
schools is a local decision. If you would
like to know the overall test scores for a
particular school/academy, you must call
to ask if they can provide you with the
information.
My child attends Catholic school, but
I do not have his/her New York State
test results. How do I obtain this information?
Because only the individual school/
academy is provided with its student test
results, only the principal at that school/
academy has access to State test results.
Th e schools/academies send student
results home once they are released by the
state. If you have not received this information,
please call the school/academy to
obtain the results.
— Courtesy of the Diocese of Brooklyn
Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29, 9 AM - 10:30 AM
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