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2024 GUIDE TO PRIVATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
What’s New in the Hudson Valley?
AS THE WORLD continually changes, shifts, and evolves, schools are compelled to constantly adapt. Remaining committed to ongoing innovation enables schools to respond to for new challenges, introduce innovative programs, and incorporate fresh new ways to engage students. Schools continue to meet challenges (large and small) quickly and successfully with creativity, insight, and compassion.
foundation is a tradition curriculum based on advanced academic rigor that meets
and exceeds New York State Learning Standards. Burke Catholic drives students and alumni to bear witness, do great things, and make the world a better place. “Non Vox Sed Votum.” Visit www.BurkeCatholic. com to schedule a tour.
Introducing a new and exciting educational choice for families in the Capital Region. Discover the synergy of two esteemed educational institutions united
in one accessible locale, idyllically set on 25+ acres along the Hudson Riverbank. The dynamic collaboration between
Doane Stuart and the Susan Odell Taylor School presents an enriching educational journey, tailored to nurture students from early childhood to high school graduation. From hands-on projects to practical applications, the schools are dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning atmosphere that transcends conventional approaches. Personalized attention, small class sizes, dedicated educators, and tailored support that nurtures strengths and supports individual growth are the top priority. Doane Stuart and Taylor School educators understand that every student is unique, and their personalized approach ensures every student receives the attention they deserve. The two schools are united in
their mission to cultivate lifelong habits of learning, leadership, and service, guided by innovative and dedicated educators. •
Burke Catholic High School (grades 9-12) and Burke Catholic Academy (grades 6-8), are the premier college and high school preparatory schools in the Hudson Valley. Burke Catholic maintains a 100% graduation rate, with graduating students pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Chicago, Harvard, West Point Military Academy, Notre Dame, Villanova, Boston College, and Fordham University, among others. Combined, graduating seniors received approximately $20 million in scholarships. Burke Catholic is proud to be the only school in New York State to have 14 signed articulation agreements
with Manhattan College, Catholic University, The University of
Scranton, St. Bonaventure, Mount
St. Mary’s, Misericordia University,
Siena, LeMoyne, St. Francis
University, New Haven, King’s
College, Dominican College, College
of Mount St. Vincent, and St.
Thomas Aquinas. The educational
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS
Doane Stuart &
Susan Odell Taylor School