April 2026

Dear Senior Students and Parents,

At Kellenberg Memorial we have established an academic program that includes four full years of study in all core subject areas. Our goal is to provide a liberal arts education that prepares each student for higher academic pursuits. The seniors have worked throughout their years at Kellenberg Memorial to build up a momentum for entering college. We have one more opportunity to extend to the seniors to assist in their successful transition to college.

Beginning after senior comprehensives have concluded, we will offer seminars in The Bible: Unveiled, Calculus, Economics, Introduction to Communications, Programming the Future: An Introduction to Collaborative Robotics, and Statistics. The purpose of the seminars is to give the students extensive introductory exposure to college level courses and reduce the anxiety with which many students venture into these courses. The seminars will meet on certain days from the week after senior comprehensives until mid-June. Participants may elect to enroll in up to 2 seminars. The seminars are free of charge. The description for each course can be found below.

Seminar Course Descriptions

The Bible: Unveiled

As Catholics, we are encouraged to read and pray the Bible; however, more often than not, it is a very difficult book to understand. This class will not simply re-tell the stories of the Bible, this class will show you what they mean, how they connect, and how ultimately the entire Bible is about the Eucharist and the Catholic Mass. You will learn how to pray the Bible as Christ did and as His Church does today. As Christ walked with the disciples on the road to Emmaus to teach them the meaning of Scripture and open their eyes in the “breaking of the bread” (Luke 24:30-31), so too will this seminar unveil the Bible through the Eucharist. There will be group Bible studies, community, and prayer.

  • Teacher: Mr. Castelli
  • Contact: mrcastelli@kellenberg.org
  • Dates: 5/26, 5/28, 6/2, 6/4
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Location: Emmanuel Dining Room

Calculus

This course is designed to introduce students who have not taken our Calculus 1 course during their four years at Kellenberg to key topics that they will see should they choose to go into any STEM field in college.

  • Teacher: Mrs. Farrell
  • Contact: mrsfarrell@kellenberg.org
  • Dates: 5/18, 5/20, 5/27, 6/1, 6/3, 6/10
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Location: Room 252

Economics

The Introduction to Economics Seminar will equip seniors with fundamental economic knowledge as they transition to college or the workforce. They will gain a broader perspective on the role of economics in shaping society and the overall world economy. It will solidify important interdisciplinary skills such as critical thinking and decision-making abilities that will benefit them for years to come. They will develop analytical skills for evaluating the roles of consumers, producers, and the government. A focus in personal finance will help students make informed career choices and understand the economic landscape in which they live. The seminar will utilize a series of lectures, discussions, interactive activities, and case studies surrounding the topics of finance, business, government and economics. These real-world examples and scenarios will be used to illustrate economic concepts and their relevance in everyday life.

  • Teacher: Mr. C. O’Brien
  • Contact: mrcobrien@kellenberg.org
  • Dates and Times:
    • 5/20: 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
    • 5/27: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
    • 5/29, 6/2: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
    • 6/4, 6/5, 6/9, 6/10: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Location: Room 249

Introduction to Communications

This course is an introduction to the foundations of communication in modern society. Students begin by developing public speaking skills, then expand their understanding of how media culture, public relations, and mass communication influence people’s perception, particularly in areas like politics and branding. Through speeches, media analysis, and real-world case studies, students will start their journey to become more confident communicators and critical media consumers. We will also include in our discussions how the media can sometimes challenge our faith and our Catholic identity. This could involve looking at real examples from music, movies, or social media.

  • Teacher: Mrs. Riker
  • Contact: mrsriker@kellenberg.org
  • Dates and Times:
    • 5/14: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
    • 5/18: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
    • 5/20, 5/21: 12:40 PM to 1:40 PM
    • 5/26: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
    • 5/28: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
    • 6/1, 6/2: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
    • 6/3: 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Location: Tech Room #2

Programming the Future: An Introduction to Collaborative Robotics

This four-week senior seminar introduces students to the world of collaborative robotics through hands-on programming, real-world automation challenges, and cross-curricular exploration. Working directly with professional-grade robotic arms from Standard Bots, students will progress from basic operation and programming to designing and presenting their own automated system as a final capstone project. No prior coding or robotics experience is required. This seminar is open to all seniors and is designed to be engaging, practical, and immediately relevant to college and career readiness.

  • Teachers: Mr. Thomas J. Kiedaisch, Mr. Tyler Capozzoli, Miss Alana Walsh, Mr. Gerald Wolff
  • Contact: tjkiedaisch@kellenberg.org
  • Dates: 5/18, 5/20, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/3, 6/10, 6/12
  • Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Location: Room 126

Statistics

This seminar is for students whose college math programs will require knowledge of and experience in advanced algebra and statistical techniques, including data and regression analysis. During the seminar, extensive class time will be devoted to the many statistical features of a graphing calculator.

  • Teacher: Mr. Casalinuovo
  • Contact: mrcasalinuovo@kellenberg.org
  • Dates: 5/18, 5/20, 5/27, 6/1, 6/3, 6/10
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Location: Room 242

To register for each seminar, please email the teacher of the course directly. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cameron at mrscameron@kellenberg.org.

Thank you.

Mrs. Angela Cameron
Assistant Principal for Academics
Kellenberg Memorial High School
mrscameron@kellenberg.org
516-292-0200, extension 204