ST. CECILIA SCHOOL, ONE OF NEW YORK CITY'S OLDEST AND MOST REPUTABLE CO-ED CATHOLIC GRAMMAR SCHOOLS SERVING THE CHILDREN OF BROOKLYN FOR OVER 100 YEARS WILL CLOSE ITS DOORS DUE TO FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES AT THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR IN JUNE 2008.
FURTHER INQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE BISHOP OF BROOKLYN, NICHOLAS DIMARZIO.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1906
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Cathleen Quinn, Principal
Admissions Associate
Annmarie Sacharsky
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After School Tutoring, Arts & Crafts, Chess Club, Computer Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Extended Care Program
School Notes
- St. Cecilia School's philosophy of teaching the "whole child" with his or her individual needs and differences is demonstrated with kindness, respect, understanding and patience. In keeping with that philosophy, the school operates both a Learning Disabled Center, which is noted throughout the NYC area, and an Enrichment Program.
- The Learning Center recognizes the challenges and potential gifts within diverse learners by offering small class sizes and a multi-sensory approach to learning the academic subjects of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Students can also receive specialized services such as Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ESL, Counseling and Title I Reading and Math within the school.
- Currently open to students in grades 5-8K who maintain first honors and achieve high standardized test scores, the Enrichment Program curriculum recognizes the needs and challenges of bright, motivated students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia School?
The application deadline for St. Cecilia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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