Where We Excel

The above is a statement made by the visiting Middle States evaluation team. It attests to the commitment we have at Saint Stanislaus Kostka to "teach as Jesus did." It is our goal to continually work toward providing an atmosphere where students can grow and mature and parents can feel that they are a vital and a valued part of their children’s education.

In addition, we maintain a strong affinity for development and student growth. This is evidenced by our membership in many professional organizations such as the National Catholic Education Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the Program for the Development of Human Potential.

In recent years, we have responded to the changing needs of our students by developing and implementing both a before school and an after school program. We have worked through our local government to obtain a grant to subsidize the cost of the program for our parents. We have created opportunities for high school students to share their talents by offering mini-courses for participants in the program while at the same time earning money. Other after school activities for our students focus on developing physical, mental, moral, and aesthetic qualities through our sports program, Book Talk, Peace Club, scouting activities, church choir, and after school tutoring program sponsored by our local Council Member.

Academically, we have achieved excellence. As is typical, 100% of the graduating class is admitted to a Catholic High School of their choice. Of those admitted, about 30% receive scholarships.

Of those students who applied to public specialty schools, all are usually accepted. Based on CTB McGraw Hill Terra Nova Complete Battery, our scores on national standardized tests have been consistently above the national performance level in each of the areas tested (reading, language, and mathematics). On New York State tests in English/Language Arts and Math all our students usually score at or above the State Reference Point