The goals of a Buckley education are that every boy learn fundamental skills, gain self-confidence through disciplined thought and action, develop personal integrity and respect for others, and discover the joy of learning and the satisfaction of pursuing excellence. Having high standards, pursuing excellence, exhibiting concern for each child and maintaining the level of student engagement are goals of a first-rate faculty. This is certainly the case here at Buckley where we support our colleagues in their development as professionals and in their critical work with our students. In addition to exceptional teachers, what makes Buckley truly special is our focus on the development of the whole boy. We require boys to participate in all areas of school life, engaging the mind, body and spirit. The moral development of the boys is also a chief concern. Each year our boys are exposed to programs that address such topics as decision-making and accountability. Buckley is a truly unique school, which, while proud of its traditions, is well positioned to embrace the challenges of the twenty-first century.

The Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart is a community committed to providing young women with a comprehensive, balanced and challenging Catholic education rooted in the core values of the Franciscan tradition. We are committed to graduating young women with the intellectual preparedness, spiritual grounding, a deep commitment to service, and the leadership skills necessary to have a positive impact on the world.

Canisius is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent college preparatory school, grades 9 through 12, serving young men of diverse backgrounds from all over Western New York. Our mission is to challenge students to strive for excellence as critical thinkers and effective communicators who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religiously oriented, loving, and committed to justice. At Canisius, students come first, academic excellence matters, and teachers are dedicated to helping each and every student find success. The distinguished and rigorous academic program, based upon a liberal arts curriculum, is designed to prepare students for college. Additionally, Canisius students have the opportunity to take many honors and advanced placement level courses.

The mission of Cardinal Hayes High School is to provide a challenging Catholic education to young men of the Metropolitan area by encouraging unique talents and fostering self-development. Cardinal Hayes High School seeks to inspire students to strive for personal excellence and responsible citizenship rooted within a Catholic framework and traditional Gospel values. We work to accomplish this goal through a rigorous program of academics, extra-curricular activities, discipline and spiritual growth.

Children living at Hayden House attend the on-site Cardinal McCloskey School which follows the NYS Regents curriculum which is mandated for public schools. Education is considered an essential component of the Hayden House program. The trauma of being removed from their homes is significant and severe enough for these children without further adding the loss of school time and class standing. The Cardinal McCloskey School program is intended to maintain or reestablish learning patterns by helping children continue their education. In many cases, children are able to achieve academic goals that they never thought possible. Located on the lower level of Hayden House, the Cardinal McCloskey School was licensed by the New York State Department of Education in 1980, to provide a secular education following the NYS-mandated Regents curriculum grades 4 through 12 for the children living at Hayden House. Children are required to take and pass all standardized tests following the NYS Department of Education testing schedule. The school is staffed with a Principal, three teachers and two teacher aides and is in session from 7:45 AM until 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday, 12 months per year. For physical education children travel to local bowling alleys, recreation centers and fitness centers. During the summer session, the morning is structured as summer school and the afternoon is devoted to educational recreation programs. Art and educational field trips are also incorporated into the day.

Established in 1961, Cardinal O Hara High School is a Catholic, co-educational High School founded in the Franciscan tradition. Academic achievement is our highest priority. John Francis Cardinal O

The Carol and Frank Biondi Education Center provides a comprehensive program focused on meeting the academic, emotional and social needs of students requiring placement away from home and those of needing a day school program not available to them in public schools in their communities. Small classes, team teaching, safety, intensive counseling and crisis intervention - all delivered by trained and caring professionals - make the Leake and Watts' Biondi program successful for emotionally disturbed and at-risk youngsters. The program is offered throughout the school year following The New York State Education Department mandates for physical education in grades 1-12. Aquatics in the indoor pool, seasonal sports participating in Section 1 in the NYS Public High School Athletic Association; such as girls volleyball, boys tackle football, boys and girls basketball, softball, track and field and cheerleading are among the activities offered in this program. In addition the program conducts an annual school wide Olympia tournament and extra curricular activities throughout the year. The school provides several enrichment programs including Art, Music, Steel Drums, Photography, Technology, Library, Silk Screening, After School Tutoring, and The Council for Unity and Student Council. These programs provide the students with experiences outside of the conventional academic arena and often with needed successes that help improve a student's confidence and widen interest.

Cascadilla School, founded in 1876 as a preparatory school for Cornell University, is an independent co-educational, not-for-profit high school. The school offers students an accelerated curriculum in grades nine through twelve as well as in a post graduate year. Cascadilla School is recognized and accredited by the New York State Department of Education and has maintained its historical association with Cornell University through the use of its libraries, dining halls, and other facilities. Students from ten different countries and the United States are guided by an expert faculty on its campus in Ithaca, New York. Cascadilla graduates go on to matriculate at leading colleges and universities.

As the high school seminary of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Cathedral Preparatory Seminary provides an environment for discernment to Catholic young men of the diocese, with a desire to know Christ, the highest fulfillment of humanity, better and who are willing to consider seriously the priesthood as an attractive possibility. Cathedral provides them with a college preparatory program, rooted in Catholic teachings of the Catholic Church, the Second Vatican Council, and the Bishops of the United States in their statement "To teach as Jesus did." Through an integrated program of prayer, study, and activities, students of the Cathedral community mature in mind, heart and soul. They are prepared for the challenge of further study, as well as to become prayerful and active members of their parishes, responsible citizens of their nation, and loving, concerned, generous members of society, no matter what choice they make regarding their lives.

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children

Catherine McAuley High School knows young women! McAuley is a small, all-girls' Catholic school in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, not far from Brooklyn College. Young women need the opportunity for quality education more than ever. They need a safe environment in which they can learn and grow. Catherine McAuley High School has provided these opportunities for the young women of Brooklyn since 1942. Students, faculty, parents, guardians, and administration make up "The McAuley Family." Together, we create an atmosphere that meets the needs of today's young women, and prepares them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Catherine McAuley High School is dedicated to preparing young Christian women for life. Our goal is to transform you into an educated, independent Christian woman. "Preparing Women, Producing Leaders: Education for Life!"

The Catholic Academy of West Buffalo is a regional school, established in 1988, and comprised of eleven member parishes. The Catholic Academy of West Buffalo is a Roman Catholic Educational Community with Catholic Doctrine and values as the base of its curriculum and enviroment. Its mission is to provide a high quality of education in this tradition. With this mission in mind, all dimensions of the school (administration, faculty, students and families) make every effort to bring to life the following: a deep reverence for the unique giftedness of each person; an appreciation of the tradition of each ethnic culture and encouragement for unity in the diversity of this culture; an environment that provides character development and responsible citizenship; a policy of effective social action which is intended to bring about peace and justice in the larger community; and an atmosphere of stability in a world of chaos and confusion.

Located on the St. Ambrose Church 19-acre campus, CCS is a community of students, educators, parents, alumni, and parishioners who come together to support its "One Campus. One Mission." model of Catholic education.

Building Christian Character in Students. Center Road Christian Academy has been helping educate the children of this community for two generations. If a school is Christian, the curricula must be Biblical. All curricular materials are presented in harmony with the letter and spirit of the Bible. Christian Teachers,using Christian curricula with Scriptural methods in a Christian church will produce Christian results if the church and the school have the support of the home!

"Central Baptist Christian Academy is a traditional Christian day-school, with 245 students in grades K4-12. Our curriculum uses the best textbooks, mostly from Abeka and Bob Jones University Press, to teach all subjects from a distinctively Christian perspective. All our students study Bible, English, math, science, history, music, health, and physical education. High school courses in Spanish, business, and fine arts are also offered. We believe that the Bible is true; that man is sinful; that God is holy; that Jesus Christ is the only source of salvation and righteous living; that the parents are responsible for their children; and that the church has a duty to reach and teach the world. We consider ourselves to be fundamentalists in our handling of the Scriptures; Baptists in the way we organize our church; evangelicals in our desire to see others come to know Christ; patriots in our love of America; and conservatives in our approach to economics and social issues. We do not accept state or federal aid in an. Most of our high school teachers teach a variety of classes, including Bible. All full-time teachers are expected to have at least a Bachelor

Central Baptist Christian School believes that the Holy Bible, as originally written, was verbally inspired of the Holy Spirit and the product of Spirit-controlled men. Believing in the infallible authority of the Scriptures, we accept the whole Bible, both the Old and the New Testaments, as the Word of God by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried. We believe in creation, not evolution, and utterly reject all humanist teachings that attempt to replace God

Chapel Field is not just a school. It is a program. It is a program designed to have its students embrace six imperatives for living: academic discipline, extra curricular accomplishment, moral character and integrity, personal commitment to Christ and Church, volunteerism and service to humanity, and faithful, attractive, and modest, Godly lifestyle.

The Chapin School is committed to preparing young women to thrive and lead in an increasingly complex world through the pursuit of academic excellence, personal integrity, and community responsibility. Chapin graduates are distinguished by their advanced command of the sciences, humanities, social studies and arts, as well as by their strong values, integrity, and sense of their achievement and potential. The school's college-preparatory curriculum takes into account the total development of each girl, from her academic progress to her social and emotional health. Through liberal arts courses, participation in athletics and clubs, exposure to the fine and performing arts, and enriching social activities, a Chapin education challenges the minds of girls and young women while providing the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and intellectual achievement. Chapin is built on a strong and deeply held, community-wide commitment to academic excellence within a caring environment. Essential to the achievement of this excellence is a system of collegiality developed by the faculty.

The Charles Finney School strive to achieve excellence. Our job as a school is not only to provide solid academics but also combine spiritual guidance to prepare our students for the "real world". Above all, the life of a Finney student is to be both spiritually and academically progressive. The life of all Finney students is impacted through academics, faculty, peers, extracurricular activities, and spiritual atmosphere. In essence we are not just here to learn, we are here to grow - educating the soul.

The Child School/Legacy High School is an academically rigorous, yet supportive community addressing the needs of a diverse population of special children, many of whom have not found success in other schools. Our children learn differently because of disorders in thinking, listening, speaking, reading, spelling, touch, or perception, etc. The School fulfills a vital function in the New York City Public School System, serving the needs of children with learning, social/emotional and developmental disabilities throughout the five boroughs. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to accept youngsters whose needs cannot be satisfied within the public education system. Under this authorization, The Child School is classified as an approved non-public day school, whose students may qualify for 100 percent tuition payment by New York State.