Thank you for your interest in the Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School. This division of Kellenberg Memorial provides a Catholic school education for students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The school is named in honor of Brother Joseph C. Fox, a Marianist Brother who devoted over fifty years of his life to Catholic education.
The school is owned and operated by the Society of Mary (Marianists), a religious order of Priests and Brothers. The Marianists were founded in 1817 by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade to educate youth under the patronage of Our Lady.
Kellenberg Memorial High School combines the proven curriculum and methods of a successful tradition with modern pedagogical advances to provide its students with a rich, qualitative educational experience. The Kellenberg Memorial program offers an atmosphere of positive Christian values and extensive co-curricular and extracurricular activities for personal development. The course of studies 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 a liberal education that meets the most stringent high school entrance requirements.
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.
If you require further assistance or if you wish to request additional information, please contact the Latin School Office at (516) 292-0200, ext. 380 or email latinschooladmissions@
Thank you for your interest in and support of Catholic education at the Latin School.
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BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION*
The application will require you to upload PDFs of the following:
- Applicant’s baptismal certificate
- Applicant’s final report card with teacher comments from the past two years (6th Grade – 3rd/4th cards; 7th Grade – 4th/5th cards; 8th Grade – 5th/6th cards)
- Applicant’s most recent standardized test scores – WE DO NOT ACCEPT NEW YORK STATE TEST SCORES. Acceptable tests include i-Ready, NWEA, STAR, Cogat, IOWA, TERRA.
- A handwritten letter by the student stating his/her reasons for wishing to attend the school. The letter should include the student’s name, any activities the student participates in, and any changes the student anticipates having to make if he/she enters the school. Students are also welcome to recount any past experiences, or explain how he/she plans on becoming involved in the Latin School. There is no minimum or maximum length for the handwritten letter.