Academics
The high school's curriculum includes three programs: Honors, Academic I and Academic II. Students on all three tracks take four years of classical education courses in English, Math, (Catholic) Religion, Social Studies, and Science. Students in the Honors track take 4 years of foreign language (Latin, French, or Spanish). Students on the Academic I track take three years of a foreign language and a College Writing course in their fourth year, while Academic II students take English Composition for two years and senior year they take American Sign Language, taught by a graduate of Gallaudet University. In Freshman year, the students take Chorus classes; Sophomores take a Health class (which encompasses a variety of topics ranging from personal hygiene to sexual education) and Computer (covering typing, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint); Junior year students take an introductory course of Music; Seniors take an Art class, though there is the option to interview for a more advanced art class, Portfolio Prep. Seniors may also take an Advanced Computer Applications course or Music Theory,a recently added course. In both Freshman and Sophomore years, the students take tae kwon do in place of a general physical education class. Come Junior year both males and females join together in a general physical education class, only if they are not involved in a Varsity sport. Students in the Latin School take Latin along with other liberal arts subjects and the classic courses. Kellenberg does not offer any AP courses.
Admission to the school is highly competitive, with many applicants enrolling in private exam preparation courses for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam (CHSEE/TACHS) in general and Kellenberg in particular.
The high school is a CHSAA member and belongs to the New York State Association of Independent Schools. It is also registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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