Our Academic Program

Our Academic purpose is to prepare students to be critical thinkers and to be able to adapt to life's challenges intellectually, effectively, personally and socially. We offer Spanish Language Education and "hands-on" Computer Education, in addition to Music and Art Education starting in Kindergarten through 8th grade. We also offer White Board interactive technology and we are expanding this program. Our Honor Roll is an outstanding incentive to retaining excellent grades and is offered from grades 4-8. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and our Standardized Tests are the ITBS and Cogat in addition to State Science, ELA and Math tests.

Our Extracurricular School Activities

We offer the students opportunities to participate in Band, Choir, Boys and Girls Scouts and CYO. We partake in special community service events and have numerous seasonal activities throughout the year.

Technology

Each student at Saint Columbanus attends Computer Classes once a week. The computer lab is equipped with 24 internet-ready computers and an extensive software library available for students of all ages to develop their technological skills. In addition, the school has SMART Board interactive technology; every classroom has internet access.

Music Program

Saint Columbanus offers regular music classes to all students. Students take part in numerous performances for faculty and parents throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Concert and Spring Concert. Saint Columbanus also has after school band that meets once a week.

Physical Education

Saint Columbanus believes that Physical Education is an integral part of students' health and well-being. All grades participate in Physical Education in the school's full-size gym.

Extended Day Program

All St. Columbanus students Pre-K (4 year olds)-8 are eligible to attend the Extended Day program. The program is staffed and supervised by faculty members daily. You have the option to send your child to the program on a daily basis, a few days a week, or just occasionally when the need arises.

*Please note that Pre-K3 are not eligible for the extended day program.

 

The before school program begins at 7:00am and runs until 7:45am for K-8 students only and the after school program begins at 2:30pm and runs until 5:45pm.

For more information, as well as the parent agreement, the guidelines with procedures and registration form, please download our program packet HERE for grades K to 8th. For the Preschool 4 Extended Day Program, please download the packet HERE.

After downloading the packet, please sign and return one set to school with your payment, including the $25 registration fee per family. Thank you for your interest in the program. If you have any further questions please call the school, 914-739-1200.

 

Month	Program	Offered	Description
September	Daisy Scouts	All grades
	Girl Scouts	All grades
	Boy Scouts	All grades
	Junior Choir	Start grade 3 - On	Choir
	Student Council	Grades 5th - 8th
	Band Music	Start grade 3 - On	Musical Instrument instruction
October	Halloween	daytime / school	Fun activities to celebrate the day
	Basketball	6th - 8th graders (Night)	Basketball
November	Social	Grades(6,7,8) night time	Dance
	Book Fair	School support All grades
	Teacher Conference	All school grades
December	Secret Santa	All grades (day time)	Students buy gifts for their family
	Trim- A- Tree	All grades (day time)	Students bring in items for charity
	Christmas Concert	All grades (night time)	Students share their talents
January	Catholic School Week	All grades (day time)	Students enjoy various activities
For this week, Parents are encouraged to help out. Please help. We are grateful for any time or talents you can share.
February	Penny Social	School support all grades	Helps support the school; volunteers needed
	Wear Red Day	All grades (day time)
March	First Penance	Grade 2nd	Sacrament
	Science Fair	All grades
	St. Patrick's Day	All grades (weekend)	Peekskill-parade
	Game Night	Grades (3,4,5) night time	Students enjoy competing in games
April	Kindergarten International Night	Kindergarten family/night	Family Dinner
	Social	Grades (6,7,8) night time	Dance
May	First Communion	Grade-2nd	Sacrament
	May Crowning	All grades (night time)	A procession in honor of Mary
	Field Day	All grades (day time)	Fun day *Volunteers needed*
	Confirmation	Grade-8th	Sacrament
June	Graduation	Grade-8th
	Awards	All grades esp. 8th grade
	Year Book	All grades esp. 8th grade	Handed out in June