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Al-Huda School
154 Ellison StreetPaterson, NJ 07505-0750
(973) 742-7474
At A Glance:
• 171 students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 1.7:1
• Islamic
• Co-ed
Random Reason:
The Al-Huda slogan is “hard work, honesty, and humility,” a mentality the school upholds and thrives under every day.
Inside Al-Huda School:
Apart from the high academic standards, AL HUDA paves the way to nourish children's inherent talents in sports, arts, games, literary competitions, quiz competitions, etc. The school aims to develop the whole child; the all-round development of their physical, emotional, aesthetic, and social qualities.
The school prides itself on establishing new and improved methods that outshine traditional education practices. Students achieve new heights of success by accepting, absorbing, and administrating new concepts, trends, and practices followed by educationally advanced societies worldwide. Al-Huda would like to help the coming generations to mold worthy characters.
The Bottom Line:
For tuition and application information, call (973)742-7474
Bais Yaakov of Passaic High School
181 PenningtonPassaic, NJ 07055-0705
(973)365-0100
At A Glance:
• 133 students
• Jewish
• All girls
Inside Bais Yaakov:
The primary focus at Bais Yaakov is to prepare students to be strong Jews, mothers, and wives. Though secular studies are generally consider secondary to this goal, the school offers a solid, comprehensive education centered around Jewish tradition.
Students are required to wear uniforms which conform to the rules of tznius ("modesty"). Uniforms differ from school to school but typically consist of a long pleated skirt, oxford shirt, and sweater or sweatshirt.
In North American Bais Yaakov schools, as opposed to Israeli ones, the girls frequently receive better secular education which relies more on texts. Each Bais Yaakov school exhibits its own variations in philosophy.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition $5,800
Collegiate School
22 Kent CourtPassaic Park, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
collegiateschoolnj.com
At A Glance:
• 162 students
• Maximum class size: 15
• Nonsectarian
• Co-ed
Random Reason:
Collegiate School bills itself as the most affordable, non-religiously affiliated private Pre-K-12 school in New Jersey
Inside Collegiate School:
Founded in 1895, Collegiate School is a very small school, offering students a personal education. The school began 111 years ago and continues its tradition of excellence under the motto "ut sapieta crescamus" - "in order that we may increase our knowledge".
According to the school’s mission statement, it is committed to the pursuit of academic goals in a secure familial atmosphere. The ultimate goal of Collegiate School is to prepare a student to be knowledgeable, well-rounded, aware of tradition and receptive to innovation; to prepare a student who is tolerant and mature, who questions and thinks independently, and who will meet the future with industry and challenge.
Due to its small size, every student need is tended to and every parent’s concern is heard – this intimacy is one of the school’s strongest suits. It also prides itself on diversity, with students from all backgrounds welcome.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $4,000.00 to $6,500.00 per year
Apply:
Email admissions@collegiateschoolnj.com to request application
DePaul Catholic
1512 Alps RoadWayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
depaulcatholic.org
At A Glance:
• 613 students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
• Roman Catholic
• Co-ed
Random Reason:
96% of the Class of 2006 graduates are now attending colleges, universities, and technical schools.
Inside DePaul Catholic:
Over 850 students from give counties and 60 sending districts call DePaul Catholic their educational home. Plus, with over 8,500 graduates, the school boasts an impressive history.
Since 2004, DePaul has employed The Tablet PC program, with every attending student using a Tablet to aid in their classwork. Additionally, the school’s media center, cafeteria, and every single classroom have wireless access to the Internet.
Part of what makes DePaul special is the Vincentian Scholars Program, which offers the student a challenging educational experience. It is designed to help students realize the fullness of their spiritual, intellectual, artistic, physical, and social growth. A curriculum that encourages active exploration and critical evaluation of complex and diverse issues through an interdisciplinary structure which is advanced, complex and varied is offered to each student.
DePaul Catholic offers plenty of things outside of the classroom to develop and enrich the lives and minds of its students, including 23 varsity sports teams and 45 extracurricular activities.
For Tuition and Enrollment Information, call (973) 694-3702 ext 400
Eastern Christian High School
50 Oakwood AvenueNorth Haledon, NJ 07508-0750
(973) 427-0900
easternchristian.org
At A Glance:
• 405 students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
• Calvinist
• Co-ed
Random Reason:
Students are constantly challenged to put their faith into action, hence the school’s "Faith in Action" program which requires students who enter High School to volunteer time for community service.
Inside Eastern Christian:
Eastern Christian is the oldest and largest Christian day school in the New York Metropolitan area. It is also affiliated with Christian Schools International, which includes 425 school systems in the United States and Canada. The faculty is New Jersey State certified with an average teaching experience of 15 years, almost half having earned advanced degrees.
Prospective parents and students should know that the tradition at the heart of Eastern Christian is a Reformed perspective, placing God at the center of every aspect of education. According to the school, the 110 years of tradition is evident in everything from a senior Political Science class discussion on Apartheid to a literary critique of The Crucible.
Sports, clubs, and community service are also an integral part of the tradition and student experience at Eastern Christian. At the heart of all of these activities is the highly focused goal of spiritual development – the main cornerstone of the Eastern Christian experience.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $9,894
Capital Improvement Fee: $1,000
Athletic Fee: $300
Transportation: Approximately $1,200
Apply:
PDF Application
MS Word Application
Hawthorne Christian Academy
2000 Route 208Hawthorne NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
hca.org
At A Glance:
• 468 students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
• Christian
• Co-ed
Random Reason:
Hawthorne Christian is located on the beautiful 22 acres of Hawthorne Gospel Church, with facilities including a church building, education building, youth ministries center, multipurpose pavilion, and athletic fields.
Inside Hawthorne Christian:
Founded in 1981, The Academy is associated with the Hawthorne Gospel Church, and is located on Route 208 in Hawthorne. The school boasts selective admission, and prides itself on being evangelical and interdenominational.
The school stresses building foundations for life, not just academics. With the view that students are ambassadors for Christ, it is Hawthorne’s mission to train young people to become spiritually mature, committed to serving Jesus Christ throughout their lives. The administrators and teachers seek to educate students to their potential and to instill in them the excitement of lifelong learning.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $8,475
Apply:
Link to download applications: hca.org/sites/admissions
Mary Help of Christians Academy
659 Belmont AvenueNorth Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6125
maryhelp.org
At A Glance:
• 248 students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
• Roman Catholic
• All girls
Random Reason:
Among many other resources, Mary Help’s campus is equipped with three $2 million science labs, Brand new medical equipment for real-to-life training of our Healthcare Connections and Future Nurses students, and a fully automated library with a network catalog which can be accessed throughout the network.
Inside Mary Help of Christians:
The school prides itself on a rigorous academic curriculum that is challenged and also steeped in faith. Beyond the basic academic requirements, graduation requires 20 theology credits which include course like Ten Commandments, Doctrine of Catholic Faith, Morality and Bio-ethics, Comparative Christianity, and Social Justice. Honor courses are offered in English, mathematics, world languages and the sciences. College Credit can be earned for several advanced electives.
Mary Help of Christian’s school day is set up in a Modified block schedule. There are three 40-minute periods and one 80-minute period per week, per course. Additional options like independent Study are allowed on a case-by-case basis
The school has varsity sports teams in volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, cheerleading, and track.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $600/monthly, $6,000/yearly
Registration Fee: $250
Book/Tech/Testing Fee: $300
Student Activity Fee: $275
Lab Fee: $25
Apply:
Register at ctb.com/coop for entrance exams.
Direct link to application download: maryhelp.org/package2004.pdf
Paterson Catholic Regional High School
764 Eleventh Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 278-1024
patersoncatholic.org
At A Glance:
• 361 students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
• Roman Catholic
• Co-ed
Random Reason:
Paterson Catholic offers a specialized honors internship called the Genesis program. Its purpose is to provide school to college/career preparation for multiple health careers through a core curriculum emphasizing science and the human and organizational side of health care. Through a comprehensive internship program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ students in the internship program will experience the inner-workings of a hospital environment.
Inside Paterson Catholic:
The environment at Paterson Catholic is an attentive and nurturing one. The Guidance Department works closely with students on the selection of courses. An After-School Study Program is available for any student whose average in a class is below 71. The Program will run daily from 2:40pm until 5:40 pm.
The curriculum itself is composed of mandatory courses in basic subjects like English and science, with required courses in foreign language and religion as well. Beyond that, students are offered 23 credits of electives to use however they’d like.
The school prides itself on being a Christ centered environment. Students are involved in various activities through campus ministry such as leading daily prayer and scripture readings, participating in community service initiatives, and representing the school at various organizational meetings.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition and Student Services: $5,250
Tuition Management Enrollment Fee: $35
Registration: $100
Re-registration: $35
Fund Raising Requirement: $200
