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We are a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school conducted in the Ursuline tradition. We educate remarkable young women in a nurturing environment by encouraging their pursuit of individual dreams through Academics, Arts and Service.

Bishop Gibbons School is a coeducational, Catholic, Diocesan college preparatory school serving students in grades six through twelve. Our students have receive the personal attention and care of many devoted faculty and staff members who believe that “learning is a life-long process and that Christian commitment never ceases.”

Founded in 1987, Seven Rivers Christian School is a private Christian school serving 373 students in grades Pre K-12. The school exists to serve children and families who are active members of a Christ-centered church. SRCS provides a Reformed Christian education, emphasizing excellence in the spiritual, academic, physical, and social training to young people, preparing them to serve their communities as worthy ambassadors for Christ. Our mission, combined with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, will enable SRCS students to excel in post-secondary settings.

Bishop McNamara High School is a private, Catholic coeducational high school offering its students a challenging college preparatory curriculum and a complete range of athletics and activities. Founded in 1964 as an all male high school, Bishop McNamara accepted females for the first time in 1992.

The Berkshire Hills School, located in the scenic hills of western Massachusetts, is a co-ed multi-grade elementary school. Good things come in small packages as you will see by a visit to our campus and classrooms. Berkshire Hills is a school where children can grow, learn, and thrive in a safe, Christian atmosphere. It is a place free from many of the stresses and bad influences so many children must face at school. Children are one of God's greatest gifts; a meaningful Christian Education is one of the greatest gifts we can give back. The Berkshire Hills School utilizes an educational plan which emphasizes the importance of Christian values. Physical, mental, and spiritual development are given equal emphasis to promote well rounded individuals. Creation based science and Bible principles are taught along with Reading, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, Physical Education, Music theory, and Art. A networked computer system contains educational software for math, language arts, typing, word processing, and spread sheets, which further supplements traditional classroom teaching. The Curriculum is also in harmony with the requirements of the State of Massachusetts for elementary schools. The mission of the Berkshire Hills Seventh-day Adventist School is to provide a Christ centered learning environment that leads elementary age students to Jesus and prepares them for a life of excellence and service.

Immaculate Conception Grade School is an educational ministry of Immaculate Conception Parish, our purpose is to prepare our students for lives of leadership and service guided by Catholic principles. We strive to teach our students that in pursuing their greatest potential and sharing God's love, they will make the world a better place. Immaculate Conception Grade School merges a strong academic program with rich faith formation to maxamize each student's potential. All students are encouraged to develop their faith through devotion to the values that strengthen our Christian life - to know the gospel message of Jesus, to deepen our connection to our Father through worship, to celebrate our faith with others through community, and to share God's love with others through service. ICGS works to support growth through a program attending to the whole child. While students are challenged to meet high academic expectations, we also recognize and cherish each child as unique and look to their individual needs. Creating an environment of love, faith, and justice in which education can flourish is our priority.

As an integral part of St. Colette Parish, St. Colette School is committed to teach His message to our children and to develop a community of love and service in each child, under the guidance of faculty and parents, will have the opportunity to grow socially, academically and spiritually toward responsible adulthood. Since 1960, St. Colette School has provided educational excellence to the Rolling Meadows and Palatine communities. The school's philosophy is to provide academic excellence, build self esteem and confidence, and instill social values into all aspects of life, consistent with the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ. This time honored approach to education has made Catholic Education one of the most respected educational systems available. St. Colette School believes that a true education aims at the formation of the whole human person, mentally, physically and spiritually. Consistent with this belief, St. Colette School provides a curriculum that extends beyond the traditional education in public schools. Faith formation is a core component of the curriculum and becomes a component of each student's daily life through prayer, worship and the study of social justice. Fine arts and music extend beyond the classroom and annual concerts to our school masses and daily prayer. Parish activities are an integral part of student life, emphasizing the school's unique Catholic identity.

BCA's mission is to provide an educational environment that enables students to strive for excellence in academics and in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ as they discover God's unique purpose and plan for their lives. At BCA, our aim is to produce students who are real; that is, cultivating a relationship with Christ, becoming equipped for service to others, becoming active in using their gifts and talents for Him, and seeking a lifetime of learning. This process requires that we provide a variety of learning experiences for our students, ranging from a full academic program PreK-12 to extracurricular activities in athletics and fine arts. The challenges facing young believers require that we produce critical thinkers, defenders of the faith, and a true understanding of what it means to be salt and light in the world.

Lutheran High School's mission is to Prepare Christian Leaders - One Student at a Time. Through active participation and learning in curricular and co-curricular venues, Lutheran High students will discover their own unique, special, God-given gifts and abilities.

There is no greater gift to the future than a generation of young people who are empowered with spiritual commitment, strong academic preparation, leadership skills, and social awareness and sensitivity. Glendale Adventist Academy is at the forefront of developing such young people. Our school provides a Christ centered learning environment where students, parents, and teachers can experience the presence of God in a spirit of affirmation, a progressive curriculum that challenges and fosters the highest academic development, and values laden and ethically driven focus that involves students in service for the purpose of developing responsible citizens with a commitment to serve in their local and global communities.

St. Justin Martyr School is an integral part of the Catholic Church's mission to spread our faith, educate our children, celebrate through worship, and serve the community. We, the faculty of St. Justin Martyr School, are committed by our witness, to provide for the children entrusted to our care, a faith community which reveals, proclaims, and extends the message of Jesus Christ and His Church. Our purpose is to support parents in the total education of their children. We acknowledge that our parents are the first and foremost teachers of their children, not only during their preschool years, but throughout their entire educational experience in school. Therefore, in partnership with us, we expect parental cooperation which fosters and shares the same beliefs, values, and goals for our students, and that our parents send us their well disciplined children who are ready to meet their obligations as students. We dedicate ourselves to form and prepare young people who are inspired to be faithful, active members of the Catholic Church, and responsible, productive citizens of our ever-changing world.

Suzanna International School of Art and Design is a 9th-12th grades college preparatory high school, which offers a unique educational approach to secondary education by implementing our educational philosophy and Immersion Study Program. SISAD has restructured the standard class schedule setup by implementing the one main subject per day policy. By studying one main subject every day for three consecutive blocks (e.g., English on Monday, Biology on Tuesday, etc.), we believe our students produce a state of intellectual focus through this concentrated study plan.

"Laete cognoscam et laete docebo" (Gladly will I learn and gladly teach). The Foote School nurtures a lifelong love of learning and teaching and fosters a commitment to excellence in its students and faculty. Teachers lead children to ask questions and discover connections; to think and work independently, collaboratively, and creatively; and to learn by doing. Our community values each child, appreciates differences, and challenges prejudice while giving our students the skills to explore the world with joy and purpose.

Academy Of Our Lady Of Good Counsel is a private school sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York, accredited by the Middle States of Association of College and Schools and offers a quality education for children Pre-kindergarten through grade 8. A strong academic program taught in an atmosphere of caring is the hallmark of a Good Counsel education. For over a century, the Sisters of the Divine Compassion have equipped generations with a love of learning and with decision making skills based on Christian values. To date, countless young people have benefited from a GCA experience. Good Counsel is a private school sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Compassion. Children of diverse religion and cultures are accepted on a equal basis. Religious studies as well as a strong Christian way of life provide the background for the overall atmosphere of peace and compassion.

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.

Sha'arei Bina is a school that was formed by lay leadership realizing a gap in the community vis-

Under the patronage and example of our Blessed Mother, Immaculate Conception High School inspires students to live the Catholic faith in service to their school and community. Our faith community offers endless opportunities, so our young men and women are well prepared to confidently face life