Students transferring into Grades 1 through 8 are asked to spend a day with their prospective class prior to registration or soon thereafter. This is an ideal way for your child to fully experience all our school offers. Students will not be admitted into the school until this has taken place. This must be arranged in advance with our principal, Mrs. Schaefer.

Important Dates

January 25, 2008 - Registration for the 2008-2009 school year begins at 8 a.m. in the main office.

February 13, 2008 - Formal registration ends and waiting lists will be started. St. Edward offers “rolling registration” which means that if space permits, students may register after that date.

March 13, 2008 - Letters of acceptance into St. Edward the Confessor School will be mailed on or before this date.

Checklist for Registration

$100 Non-Refundable Registration Fee
One Copy Each of Baptismal Record, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card
Proof of Immunization
Most Recent Report Card (if applicable)
Completed Registration Form

Tuition & Financial Aid
St. Edward the Confessor School does not offer financial aid. However, financial difficulties should be discussed with our principal, Mrs. Anne Schaefer, or our pastor, Fr. Thomas Fusco. In addition, the Diocese of Rockville Centre's Tomorrow's Hope Foundation offers need-based assistance to applicants who qualify. Visit www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org  for more information. A tuition schedule is available by calling the school. In addition, there are reasonable fees for students to participate in extracurricular activities.

About St. Edward School

St. Edward the Confessor School offers three distinct programs - Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School - all in one building. This environment allows older students to serve as role models to our younger students. SEC School is an excellent school academically, spiritually, and socially.

Academics: Our academic programs meet and exceed New York State and Diocese of Rockville Centre requirements. The youngsters who attend our pre-K and nursery programs are well prepared for kindergarten. Our students’ 4th, 5th and 8th grade New York State test scores are consistently above or comparable to the local school districts’ and diocesan results. Our faculty teaches so that each child is prepared to reach their full potential. Our 8th grade graduates are regularly accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. In fact, many 8th graders are accepted into all three of their choices.

Spirituality: First and foremost, St. Edward the Confessor is a Catholic School. All students learn about the Catholic faith - from learning prayers to preparing for the sacraments of First Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation, and from studying the Bible to learning about Christian Morality. Children in grades K - 8 attend school and class Masses in church throughout the year. In addition, our Pastor, Father Thomas Fusco, leads “Fridays with Fr. Tom” during which he teaches students in particular grades about a relevant topic. During one session, students might learn to pray the Rosary while during another there might be a discussion about the importance of good sportsmanship.
The majority of students at St. Edward the Confessor School are Catholic. All students, regardless of religious background, are required to attend Religion classes and Masses with their class.

Extracurricular: A variety of extracurricular activities are offered to students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. These programs are available during lunch time or after school, depending on the activity. Some programs are open to all students, while others are available to students in particular grades.

List of extracurricular activities currently offered:
Art Club Baking
Band
Basketball Brownies
Cheerleading
Chess
Computer
Cooking
Dance
Drama
Games Girl Scouts
Kickline
Newspaper
Sports Skills Tennis
Twirling
Volleyball