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www.cardinalspellman.org | 1Where Boys and Girls with Dreams Become Men and Women of Vision
IT’S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT.IT’S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT.
19591959 founded
Cardinal Spellman High School provides a
transformational college preparatory high school
experience. We stress academic accomplishment,
complemented by social development, athletic
participation, and enjoyment of the arts, always
remembering that we are a Catholic family sustained
by faith, respecting all people, serving God and each
other with love.
VISION VISION STATEMENTSTATEMENT
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WHY WHY SPELLMAN?SPELLMAN?
30K+30K+ total annual community
service hours
$47+M$47+Mearned in
scholarships by the Class of 2021
100%100% graduation and
college acceptance rate
20+20+AP courses and
college level courses
30+30+sport teams,
50+ clubs and activities
14:114:1student to
teacher ratio
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COLLEGE PROFILESCOLLEGE PROFILESOur Spellman Scholars go on to attend Top Tier Colleges and Universities across the country!
Spellman is on
HARVARD’SHARVARD’S preferred school list!
Amherst CollegeBerkeley CollegeBoston UniversityBrown UniversityClemson UniversityCollege of Mount Saint Vincent
Cornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFlorida State UniversityFordham UniversityGeorge State UniversityHamilton CollegeHarvard UniversityHofstra University
Howard UniversityIona CollegeLong Island UniversityManhattan CollegeManhattanville CollegeMarist CollegeMichigan StateNYUNortheastern UniversityNotre DamePenn StatePrincetonQuinnipiacRochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart UniversitySeton HallSyracuse UniversityTemple University at Albany University of ConnecticutUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MarylandUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Southern California
Virginia StateYale Universityand many more!
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR OUR SPELLMAN SCHOLARS.
To name a few:
“Teachers push you to do your best, they expect alot from you. “Teachers push you to do your best, they expect alot from you. They’ll always be by your side no matter what. And there is always They’ll always be by your side no matter what. And there is always tutoring and academic resources. It truly helped me to blossom.” tutoring and academic resources. It truly helped me to blossom.” — Shyna Quadras ‘19 — Shyna Quadras ‘19
From Left: Emma Bucaj ’20, Yale University; Branden Pichardo ‘21, Manhattan College, Ethan Butler ’20, NYU; Darryna Guy-Williams ‘21, Northeastern; Dana Kein ‘21, Fordham University; and Isaac Yearwood ‘18, Yale University.
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COLLEGE COLLEGE ADVANCED ADVANCED PROGRAMPROGRAMQualified students can earn up to one year of college credits, which transfer to 95% of the schools in the U.S.
Students follow a
COLLEGE COLLEGE PREPARATORY PREPARATORY CURRICULUM CURRICULUM and the New York State Regents Program.
ACADEMICS... ACADEMICS... Staying Staying ConnectedConnectedOur supportive guidance department and the ease of contacting teachers through email, phone and arranged appointments, give Spellman parents and guardians peace of mind regarding the progress of their children.
POWERSCHOOL:
• Web-based grading system• Allows for private access to students’ grades at
any time. When grades are posted, they can be seen in “real time”.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM:
• Allows assignments, notes and homework to be accessed online using students’ Spellman email address.
CHROMEBOOK PROGRAM:
• All students are given a chromebook for classroom and personal use during their four years, enabling them to implement concepts, complete research on various topics and share their understanding of materials through various media and platforms.
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30 SPORTS TEAMS30 SPORTS TEAMScompete on the all-weather turf
Three Monsignors’ Fields!
NEWLY RENOVATED
GYMNASIUMGYMNASIUMcan hold four full-court
basketball games at one time.
HEALTH OFFICEHEALTH OFFICEManaged by a
full-time registered nurse.
LIBRARYLIBRARY18,000+ volumes
and 90+ magazine and newspaper subscriptions
GUIDANCE SUITEGUIDANCE SUITESix full-time guidance
counselors provide academic, personal,
college and career counseling.
ART ROOMS AND ART ROOMS AND STUDIOSSTUDIOS
Two spacious art studios for instructions and
creativity.
THE SAL SCHIAZZA THE SAL SCHIAZZA FITNESS CENTER FITNESS CENTER
Fully equipped state-of-the art facility with equipment found in professional and
collegiate gyms.
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NEWLY RENOVATED CHAPEL OF ST. PIUS XCHAPEL OF ST. PIUS XMass is held every morning
for those interested.Used by theology classes
for Penance services.
13-ACRE CAMPUS 13-ACRE CAMPUS with beautiful courtyard
and community garden
SCIENCE LECTURE SCIENCE LECTURE ROOMS + LABSROOMS + LABS
9 rooms dedicated to Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Earth Science and other science courses.
1001 SEAT 1001 SEAT AUDITORIUMAUDITORIUM
comparable to professional theatres
found in NYC.
NEWLY RENOVATED DINING HALLDINING HALL
Seats more than 500 students. Serves breakfast,
lunch and after-school snacks for Spellman
students.
THE LITTLE THEATRETHE LITTLE THEATREFor large group presenta-tions and small dramatic/music productions! With
several small rehearsal and practice rooms.
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Spellman’s
DIVERSITYDIVERSITY is key in preparing students for the real world.
Students develop their interpersonal skills in an environment with many different points of view.
LEADERSHIP... LEADERSHIP... REACH REACH NEW HEIGHTSNEW HEIGHTSThere are countless opportunities at Spellman to help prepare students for leadership roles in college and beyond. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service before graduation. However, many earn our prestigious “Circle S” Award, which requires more than 150 hours of service.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
• National Honor Society• SALT (Spellman Adventure Leadership Training)• STARS (Students That Are Representatives of Spellman)• Student Government• Club president or vice president
• Athletic team captains and managers
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
• Altar servers• Attendance monitors• Christian Leadership• Future alumni service• Legion of Mary• Library Guild• Missions• Pro-Life Club• Spellman Service Society
67% 67% of students play
a sport, are active in clubs, or participate in
after- school activities.
“I signed my “I signed my letter of intent to letter of intent to Pace University. Pace University. Spellman education Spellman education is everything. Not is everything. Not a lot of people have a lot of people have this opportunity. this opportunity. Just giving them Just giving them this opportunity this opportunity is the best thing is the best thing you can give. you can give. I’m thankful for I’m thankful for this school and this school and everything that it’s everything that it’s given me.” given me.” — Shanice — Shanice
Sinclair ‘20Sinclair ‘20
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Average SAT Score Comparison
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Our Spellman Students
OUTPERFORMOUTPERFORM their peers.
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ATHLETICS...ATHLETICS... Our Teams Our Teams FlyFly High High Cardinal Spellman High School has a rich and proud tradition of championship-caliber athletic teams. Numerous student-athletes from Spellman have gone on to play at the college and professional level. The lessons learned while participating in sports at Spellman help shape students into men and women with vision.
Our students embrace the term “student-athlete” and strive to do their best both on and off the field!
PILOTSATHLETICS.COM PILOTSATHLETICS.COM
WE OFFER PROGRAMS IN THE FOLLOWING SPORTS:
• Football• Soccer• Cheer• Cross Country• Basketball• Bowling• Indoor Track• Outdoor Track• Softball• Baseball• Lacrosse • Volleyball
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Newly Renovated
GYMGYM
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The Cardinal's Players 2021 Production of AIDA
The Cardinal’s Players 2019 Production of Anything Goes
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ARTS... ARTS... Let Creativity Let Creativity SoarSoarThrough the arts, students grow their talents, hone skills of discovery and innovation, and strengthen problem solving skills that are inherent in creativity and necessary for life and career skills. Spellman offers opportunities to participate in the arts before, during, and after school.
ARTS PROGRAMS
• Dance, Art & Music Classes• Annual Cardinal’s Players Musical • Gospel Choir• The Spellman Marching Band• The String Ensemble• Step Team• Dance Team • Video/Media Club and Classes• Photography Club
This page: Omar Seivwright ‘20 had his artwork on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
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CLUBS... CLUBS... Lead the Lead the WayWay
Spellman provides a place where students can showcase their talents. Our many activities mean that students can find their niche and pursue their interests.
HERE ARE A FEW SPELLMAN’S CLUBS FROM A LIST OF 50+!
• Academic Challenge
• Art
• Band
• Book
• Comic Book
• CS1 Morning Flight
• Dance
• Flag Corps
• Gaming and Anime
• Go Green Garden Group
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• Photography
• Pilots Newspaper
• Speech and Debate
• Spoken Word Poetry
• Step Club
• Twirlers
and many more!
“Spellman was so important to be able “Spellman was so important to be able to get that kind of direction at that to get that kind of direction at that point in my life. It really is what has point in my life. It really is what has enabled me to succeed as a person, enabled me to succeed as a person, as a professional, as a father, as a as a professional, as a father, as a husband and I’m really grateful for husband and I’m really grateful for that. It’s a special place.” that. It’s a special place.” — Dan O’Connell ’72 — Dan O’Connell ’72
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WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOUR
INTEREST IN OUR SCHOOL
The strong academics and emphasis on the teachings of Christ means Spellman students are inspired to grow, learn and achieve.
• Acceptance is based on the Archdiocesan TACHS Examination and grammar school records. The TACHS exam is administered in November.
• You may select Spellman as your 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice for scholarship consideration.
• Honors Program is based on students grammar school grades, the TACHS exam and the Spellman Placement Test.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONCardinal Spellman High School’s Scholarships are awarded based on the results of the TACHS examination and grammar school records. These awards are included in acceptance letters.
FINANCIAL INFORMATIONLimited financial aid is available based on need and requires an application. Deadline information will be sent out to all who apply at Spellman.
SPEND-A-DAYWe want to show you what Spellman has to offer. Travel through a typical day with a friendly guide. You will receive your own locker and attend classes, labs, and lunch.
Scheduled visits begin the third week of September through the last week of March.
Please go to the admissions section of our website to register for the day of your choice.
TACHS Code
303303
At Spellman,
STUDENTS STUDENTS BUILDBUILD Friendships that last a lifetime.
QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? Please visit the admissions tab at www.cardinalspellman.org for more
information and to schedule a visit.
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1. Cheer on the Pilots at a homecoming game
2. Recite your poem at the Spoken Word Poetry Contest
3. Cross-examine a witness in Mock Trial
4. Put your passion on display in the Talent Show
5. Elect your student government representative
6. Get your picture taken with the Pilot
7. Join the service society on the cancer walk
8. Dress up as your favorite character for the Halloween Dance
9. Dissect a shark
10. Win a championship with your athletic team
11. Make an argument with Speech and Debate
12. Research your college options at Spellman’s College Fair
13. Build a Robot with the Auto Pilots
14. Start your own club
15. Do a scripture reading at a school Mass
16. Sing along at the Christmas Concert
17. Try out for a sports team
18. Experience government in action in Washington with the Pro-Life Club
19. Donate blood at the Annual Blood Drive
20. Cheer with your team at the Pep Rally
21. Choreograph a number with the Dance team
22. Run for class senator
23. Grow vegetables using hydroponics on a summer internship
24. Be an Emmaus retreat leader
25. Carry the Spellman banner at a parade
26. Show off your artistic talent at the Fine Arts Showcase
27. Help your homeroom win the tug of war at Freshman Field Day
28. Learn about careers from alumni at Career Day
29. Taste foods from around the world at International Culture Day
30. Make a child’s Christmas special with Give- a -Gift
31. Attend the Sweetheart dance
32. Cruise New York harbor on the Junior Boat Ride
33. Hang out with your friends in the Senior courtyard
34. Work the stage crew in the annual Cardinal Players production
35. Become a STAR
36. Write an article for the Pilot newspaper
37. Ride the Spirit Bus to an away game
38. Pray the Rosary at the May Crowning
39. Light a candle at National Honor Society
40. Celebrate Christmas at the tree lighting ceremony
41. Play the violin with the String Ensemble
42. Watch your favorite movie with the Film Club
43. Enjoy great Italian food and the Italian American Club year-end feast
44. Recite your favorite Shakespearean monologue at the Shakespeare Smackdown
45. Get your Spellman school ring blessed on Junior Ring Day
46. Shoot baskets at Open Gym Night
47. Learn to tap dance with the Fine Arts Dance Class
48. Wear your college sweatshirt on College Decision Day
49. Dance the night away at the senior prom
50. Win the Spellman Trophy
5050 THINGS YOU SHOULD THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE GRADUATING DO BEFORE GRADUATING FROM FROM SPELLMANSPELLMAN
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• Academic Honors Night • Block ‘S’ Sports Awards Dinner• Clubs/Activities Awards Assembly • Career Day • Christmas Concert • College Fair • Dance Class Productions• Dances • Emmaus Retreats• Fine Arts Festival • Freshmen Family BBQ • Freshmen Field Day • Give-a-Gift Program • Homecoming Football Game • Junior Ring Day • Liturgical Celebrations
• March for Life • Masquerade Ball • One Hundred Nights Dinner • Open Gym Nights• Parade Participation • Pep Rally • School Play • School Spirit Week • Senior Prom • Shakespeare Monologue
Competition • SOSS Scholarship Brunch • Grade Level Retreats • Clubs and Activities Fair• Talent Show • Teacher Appreciation Day
“When my daughter walked into Cardinal Spellman she said it “When my daughter walked into Cardinal Spellman she said it felt like home. She said “Dad this is the place.” We feel respected, felt like home. She said “Dad this is the place.” We feel respected, we feel part of the community, and we feel informed. Cardinal we feel part of the community, and we feel informed. Cardinal Spellman High School was absolutely the best choice to make.”Spellman High School was absolutely the best choice to make.” — Proud Parent of Student from the Class of 2024 — Proud Parent of Student from the Class of 2024
SPECIAL EVENTSSPECIAL EVENTS
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ALUMNIALUMNI
Sonia Sotomayor, Class of 1972 U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Christopher Manhertz, Class of 2010 Professional Football Player
Dr. Diona Symester ‘11 (left) and Dr. Christina Rose Ellison ‘10 (right)
Eunice Nazar ‘18, one of the 212 students across the USA to be named a Newman Civic Fellow
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Spellman life continues after graduationSpellman life continues after graduation• Stay connected through www.cardinalspellman.org/alumni
• Attend events like, Reunions, homecoming and Alumni Memorial Mass
• Stay informed through the alumni magazine and email blasts
• Network with more than 23,000 other alumni
• Connect through social media, #EverywhereWeGo
23,000+23,000+ Alumni! Many have gone on to top-tier colleges and universities.
facebook.com/cardinalspellman @SpellmanBx @SpellmanBx @SpellmanBx
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TACHS Code: 303
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