IT’S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT.

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

4 | Cardinal Spellman

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.


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.


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.


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.


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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Our Spellman Students

OUTPERFORMOUTPERFORM their peers.


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


Newly Renovated

GYMGYM


The Cardinal's Players 2021 Production of AIDA

The Cardinal’s Players 2019 Production of Anything Goes


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!


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


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.


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


• 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


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


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.

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TACHS Code: 303

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