Academic Programs
Cathedral Prep’s academic programs
is a rigorous and unique situation that creates the foundation of success to every student that walks through our doors. The rigorous academics teaches the students to overcome adversity and to work through challenges they may face. The unique part of our academics is the individualized attention we can show every student daily. The beauty of offering a smaller environment allows us to focus on the academic growth of every student, and support them on the path to high achievement. At Cathedral Prep, our student to faculty ratio is 10:1, which offers tremendous opportunity for our students to seek extended help in order to reach their full potential.
Advanced Program
Cathedral Prep School and Seminary is proud to offer an Advanced program to the academically talented students. The program is designed to meet the educational needs of the most highly motivated students through a challenging curriculum so to develop their talents and to perform at the peak of their capabilities.
As an Advanced Program student, you will benefit from:
- Specially designed Honors course offerings and advanced courses for college credit.
- Specifically designed college courses offered at Cathedral Prep through a partnership with St. John’s University.
- Classes that aim to develop intellectual curiosity, analytic abilities and awareness of ethical and civic responsibilities.
- Small class sizes which encourages participation and promotes a close student-faculty relationship. Such an environment also supports their dedication to excellence.
- Close individual guidance academically so as to give students the support and challenge needed for success.
- A college guidance counselor who works with students interested in applying for grants and scholarships and advises them regarding college beginning in their freshmen year.
For more information on Cathedral Prep’s Advanced program, please contact Dr. Camarda at acamarda@cathedralprep.org.
General Program
The General Program is designed to meet the special academic needs of specific students beginning with their studies in the Fr. Troike Program and continuing over the course for their four years of study and growth at Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary.
The Program does this by:
1. Identifying and meeting the students’ special academic needs, especially in
the disciplines of English and Math;
- Addressing their academic needs through unique approaches to teaching and learning, including a student-centered classroom environment;
- Supporting the academic and social growth of students through regular formal and informal meetings and discussions with various members of the school (administration, faculty, current students); and by
- Approaching student achievement and work in unique ways that prevent missed work and other traditional failures that prohibit academic growth and learning.
For more information on Cathedral Prep’s General program, please contact Mr. Follenius at dfollenius@cathedralprep.org.
Accreditations
Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary is fully accredited by the Board of Regents of New York State.
Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), the regional accrediting agencies that span the Cognia network.
Please see the following link for more information on Cognia requirements:
Advanced Placement (AP)
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in the Advanced Program to be eligible. AP classes are open to Juniors and Seniors only.
AP World History
AP U.S. History
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Calculus
AP Government & Politics
AP English Literature
AP English Language
- AP Seminar
College Credit - St. John's University CAP
Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors only, based on St. John’s University parameters.
Perspectives on Christianity
Perspectives of the Church
College Algebra & Trigonometry
English Composition
Literature in a Global Context
Calculus
U.S. History: Civil War to Present
U.S. History: Colonial Times to Civil War
Biliteracy Program
Through the NYC Program, students can demonstrate biliteracy in Spanish, proving they are proficient in more than one language.
International Exchange Program
Cathedral Prep offers an international exchange program with Colombia, giving students a unique global learning opportunity.