Back to School 2020

St. Elizabeth
Catholic Academy
Queens
For students who need extra help, there are Title I
services in literacy and math, ELL services, SETSS
St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy, in the multi-ethnic
urban community of Ozone Park, empowers
teachers, speech therapy, and guidance counselors.
students to grow and develop values academically,
emotionally and spiritually as they learn a
St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy is proud of
its Catholic heritage and students have many
desire for self-reliance and a passion to live faithfully.
St. Elizabeth received accreditation from
opportunities to live their faith. Students attend
Mass often and participate in many other religious
ceremonies. Students have shown their
AdvanceED.
The administration and the teachers at St. Elizabeth
are proud of their students. Last year’s grad-
Christian charity in many ways: collecting food
for local pantries, donating items to Hour Children
uating class earned more than $160,000 in high
at Christmas, and collecting coats for the needy.
school scholarships. Classroom teachers worked
Each year, the school choir entertains residents at
tirelessly to meet the needs of all students from
a local nursing home.
Pre-K to eighth grade.
St. Elizabeth plans to fully open its building in
Through a partnership with DeSales Media
September with all students being welcomed
Group, all students have their own iPads. These
back full-time. It is committed to safeguarding
devices make it possible for students to develop
the health and well-being of all students, teachers,
21st Century skills. The academy also is working
toward using the tablets to help personalize
and staff. It will follow all NYC and NYS Departments
of Health guidelines and mandates, along
instruction for students.
with CDC guidelines for schools. Prospective
In addition to its rigorous academic program,
families are welcome to visit and see what the
the academy also offers Spanish, art, music, and
academy has to offer. Please call for an appointment.
physical education. It has an accelerated program
that prepares middle school students to
take both the Integrated Algebra I Common Core
Regents as well as the Earth Science Regents.
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Welcome Back 2 School
94-01 85th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416
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Saint Elizabeth Catholic Academy
Programs:
• Pre-k - 3 yr. olds
• Pre-k for All
• Rigorous K-8 Curriculum
• Apple iPad Programs
• HS Integrated Algebra 1
• HS Earth Science
• Early Drop Off
• After School Program
• Breakfast/ Lunch Program
• Title 1 & SETTS Services
• Speech Therapy
• Guidance Counselors
• Art, Music, and Physical
Education
We are Dedicated to Keeping
our Children Safe:
• Temperature Check
• Social Distancing
• Nurse on Site
• Isolation Room
• Wear Masks
• Cleaning Multiple
Times Daily
• Following
All CDC
Guidelines
Clubs & Activities
• Band
• Drama Club
• Board Game Club
• STEM Club
• School Choir
• Student Council
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Queens
clubs that offer coding, drama and art
have been part of the program over
Holy Family Catholic Academy,
the years.
the hidden jewel of Fresh
Students are encouraged
Meadows, is located two
to be of service to their school
blocks north of St. John’s
and parish. They have the
University. It provides a faithbased
education from PK3-
opportunity to be altar servers
and choir members. There also
eighth grade in a safe, scholarly
are Scout troops for boys and
environment. A dedicated faculty
girls where they are taught about
works to nurture the whole child
helping others. Food drives, mission
spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and
drives, and Operation Christmas Child give
physically.
students opportunities to help others in need.
At Holy Family, Catholic education is about
They rise to the occasion giving witness to God’s
developing saints and scholars. The virtues of
Corporal Works of Mercy.
faith, mercy and love are instilled in all students.
At Holy Family, there is a family feel. The faculty,
The school strives to have students know that
administration, parents, students and parish all
they exist to be in community with God and with
work to be one. Parishioners look forward to
each other. The Golden Rule is an essential
seeing the students who attend the 8:30 a.m.
learning for students.
Mass. The Home Academy Association works
In addition to its strong Catholic identity, the
to ensure new families are welcomed at Holy
children receive a strong academic background
Family. The school community takes pride in
that makes their transition into high school
saying, “Holy Family Catholic Academy, many
less stressful. In addition to the core subjects
families in one, becoming one, Holy Family in
of Religion, English, Math, Science and Social
Faith.”
Studies, students also have Spanish, Music and
Physical Education.
Students explore their other talents through
the CYO sports program and band. After-school
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