St. James the Apostle School:
St. James the Apostle School, located in Carmel, Putnam County (50 miles north of Manhattan), New York, is Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of New York offering Pre-Kindergarten through 8 grade programs. Our students are challenged in established academic programs as well as traditional Catholic theology and sacramental preparation.
Our Superior Program Includes:
- Certified Teachers with Masters Degrees
- The 4 "R's .. Reading, Writing Arithmetic and Religion
- Administration of NYS ELA and Math Exams in Grades 4-8
- High School Preparation
- "Real Time" Progress Reports with Daily Homework Posted
- Principal's Advisory Board
- Full-time RN
- Full Day Kindergarten
- Full Day Pre-K
- Half Day Pre-K
- Pre-K - CPR Certified
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Physical Education
- Foreign Language - Italian
- Art
- Studio Art
- Computer
- Computer Lab
- Smart Boards
- Library- Band
- Student Council
- School Newspaper
- DARE
- After School Program
- Hot Lunch Program
- Comprehensive Pastoral Involvement and Support
- Daily Roman Catholic Teachings and Values
- Mass Attendance every Friday
- May Crowning of Mary, Our Blessed Mother/Rosary Day
- Extra-Curricular Activities