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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Admissions
  • Academics
  • Students/Parents
  • Alumni
  • Collegiate's Instagram
  • New Beginnings Program
  • Aftercare Program
    • Aftercare Program
  • Summer Program

Message From Our Headmaster

Paula G. Steele

Collegiate School has been part of my life for over 50 years. It is not just a school for me, it is a family, my second home. Working at Collegiate is not a job; it is a passion, my mission in life. I want all children to have a safe, secure, warm, and welcoming place to be every day, where learning comes easily and students look forward to getting up in the morning and coming to school. What we do at Collegiate is easy, we care! We care about each and every student and we care about their future.

My goal is to prepare students to meet the changing challenges of a modern world. I want them to be well-equipped to accept responsibility and community commitment and to be well-schooled enough to understand the complex social problems of our global society. I certainly expect all Collegians to have a productive, rewarding and happy future. I expect great things from all my students because they in turn have brought great joy to Collegiate School.

#CollegiateCares 

 

The Beauty Of Our School

Students have the ability to use computers to enhance learning and be in a school setting with small and concentrated classes with dedicated professional teachers to actually experience the power of education- the right way!


Doing this will:

  • Enhance time management skills 
  • Enhance social skills
  • Instill a sense of responsibility

Overview

  • Over 130 years of academic achievement
  • Small class sizes
  • Individualized instruction
  • In-school tutoring
  • Class schedules that meet each student's academic needs
  • All students are valued
  • Enhances your child's self-esteem, self-confidence, self-worth 

Philosophy

A secure familial environment, sensitive to the needs of the individual students, is the unique atmosphere that prevails at Collegiate School. Through evaluation, guidance, flexibility, and personalization of instruction, the student is imbued with a sense of personal integrity, democratic principles, and social consciousness, resulting in the holistic development of the student. 

The curriculum provides not only the basic requirements for college admission, with strong emphasis on the major disciplines and the humanities, but also adds other dimensions of enrichment such as art, music, and dramatic programs. The integrated development of learning skills on every grade level in each subject provides for the transition from lower school to upper school. Implementation is the on-going concern of the faculty; supporting this endeavor are also the contributions and interactions of parents, school community, trustee, and alumni.

Ultimately, Collegiate School prepares a student who is knowledgeable, multi-disciplined, aware of tradition, and receptive to innovation - a student who is tolerant and mature, who questions and thinks independently, who meets the future with direction and confidence. 

By offering an intellectual atmosphere which awakens and inspires the desire for academic growth, Collegiate School commits itself to is motto:"In order that we may increase in knowledge."

"UT SAPIENTIA CRESCAMUS"

Non-Discrimination Statement

Collegiate School is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, financial aid programs, or any other school- administered program.

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence and the personal growth of our students. Collegiate School actively promotes a culture of respect, equity, and belonging throughout our school community.

Staff

 Collegiate School


Ms. Paula Steele-Headmaster and 

Science Teacher, Upper School Supervisor


Ms. Lori Catalano - Head Teacher


Mr. Ray Metzger-Business Office Manager


Mr. Richard Faust- Upper School Supervisor


Ms. Shannon Grassie- Collegiate Kindergarten- First Grade Teacher


Miss Kaylee Bickoff- Collegiate Kindergarten- First Grade Assistant Teacher


Miss Jessica Hernandez- Kindergarten-First Grade Assistant Teacher


Miss Rosalina Marquez- Collegiate Pre-K Teacher


Ms. Yanira Garcia- Collegiate Pre-k Assistant Teacher


Miss Imani Lower School Teacher

Phys Ed. and Language Teacher 


Ms. Lisa - Collegiate Middle School Teacher


Mrs. Angela Steele-Richie-  Middle School, Upper School  and Civics  Teacher


Ms. Amira Mohammed- Upper School Math Supervisor





Collegiate School-New Beginnings 

Ms. Paula Steele- Director


Teachers

Ms. Lori Catalano- Head Teacher

Ms. Meredith Schooley- Lead Teacher

Ms. Maria Alarcon

Ms. Virginia DeGruchy

Ms. Carolina Muriel

Ms. Massiel Perez


Assistant Teachers

Ms. Mirella Aguilar 

Ms. Jannely Cuetlach

Ms. Erica Diaz

Ms. Rina Galang

Floater- Substitute Teacher

Miss Shana Wood



Family Worker

Ms. Yajuaina Ar







Morning Care Supervisors

Miss Kaylee Bickoff

Miss Imani Hardy


Aftercare Supervisors

Miss Jessica Hernandez

Mr. Adrian Deleon


Supplemental Studies Director

Ms. Lori Catalano


Supplemental Studies Supervisor

Miss Kaylee Bickoff


Arts Integration Specialist

Ms. Shana Wood








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22 Kent Ct, Passaic, New Jersey 07055, United States

(973)-777-1714

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