Mission:

The Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School is established to allow Catholic families with children in the public school system to choose a Catholic school education for their sons and daughters in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The Latin School program is available for these public school students who wish an alternative to the available public middle school system. This program is not a replacement for the parochial school sixth, seventh and eighth grades but rather another avenue to the benefits of a Catholic education for those families who do not already enjoy this tradition of schooling.

Admissions: Grades Six and Seven

In order to be considered for admission to the Latin School, students must successfully complete the grade immediately prior to the entering grade level and present adequate academic credentials. The usual means of application is through presentation of the elementary school transcript, the latest report card and the results of standardized testing. Applications are not accepted for the eighth grade.

The Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School Division of Kellenberg Memorial High School admits students of any race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial policies, activities, athletics or other school administered programs.

The Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School is a Catholic coeducational school. It was founded to serve the Catholics of Long Island and has enjoyed their support and assistance. Accordingly, priority in admissions is given to baptized members of the Roman Catholic Church. Enrollment is open to young men and women who are professing Christians as resources permit, with the priority given to Catholic students.

Description:

The sixth, seventh and eighth grade program at Kellenberg Memorial High School is known as a Latin School because of the rich tradition in education that the study of Latin offers. The study of languages, particularly Latin, has long been prized as an especially effective way to train the mind and to educate the heart in patterns of civility, order and respect. The classical education offered by the Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School provides a solid foundation for high school studies.

The Latin School is housed in the same building as Kellenberg Memorial High School. The classes are held in a designated section of the school. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students have use of all the school's facilities: library, computer and science laboratories, gymnasium, cafeteria, etc.

The curriculum for the Latin School has been drawn up in conformity with the school's consistent policy of promoting the greatest intellectual competence together with the highest moral character. The scope of the curriculum provides for an academic education in preparation for high school. Students study religion, English, mathematics, science, social studies, Latin (reading in the sixth grade), and the fine arts. A physical education program is provided.