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Catholic Schools of Broome County is proud to offer an exceptional education in a tight-knit, smaller learning environment for all those from PK3-12th grade. See what a Catholic education can do for you and schedule a tour of our schools today!
All students are provided structured classroom and individual learning time, activities, and school community support. CSBC offers 32 Athletic teams and award-winning arts and music programs, and Chromebooks for grades 3 – 12.
Seton Catholic Central
St. James School
St. Johns School
CSBC
Admissions Process
Follow the steps below to complete your admissions process:
- 1. Contact the Office of Admissions & Enrollment
Admissions & Enrollment Contact: Annie Ramil
Email: aramil@syrdiocese.org
Phone: (607) 231-4149 - 2. Complete an application
Limited Spots Available, please contact Annie Ramil at 607-231-4149 - 3. Schedule a Tour
Visit your school of choice – St. James, St. John, or Seton Catholic Central.Please contact Annie Ramil to arrange your visit. - 4. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
Submit a FACTS Financial Aid application at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.
Families applying to Seton Catholic Central may also submit a separate Named Scholarship application through this link. - 5. Complete Enrollment
Check your email for enrollment instructions sent by FACTS.
Create a FACTS Family Portal account and submit the completed enrollment packet.
Important: Please be sure to follow all admission requirements in coordination with the Office of Admissions.
Early Childhood Education
About the Programs
Early childhood education is an integral part of Catholic education at Catholic Schools of Broome County. We recognize that each child is made in the image and likeness of God. In partnership with families, we focus on the spiritual, social and academic needs of the young child. Our early childhood classrooms are designed to provide a stimulating atmosphere of discovery, exploration and creativity. Through individual, small group and whole group activities, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of learning experiences. We will provide your child with developmentally and age appropriate programs in a Christ-centered environment. While learning may look like child’s play here, the play is orchestrated by our skilled teachers with a serious goal: the steady development of the social, emotional and intellectual skills that young children need to succeed.
3 Year Old Program
The focus of our 3-year-old program is to promote socialization and emotional development through cooperative play and positive social interaction.
Our program
Incorporates pre-reading/literacy activities to encourage a love of literature
Introduces letters, numbers, shapes and colors
Addresses gross motor development using music and movement
Encourages small motor skills through teacher-directed activities and free-choice play
About The Pre-k Programs
Our Preschool Classes and transitional Kindergartens work hand-in-hand to enhance learning and to better prepare each child for a positive academic foundation ensuring individual successes.
We do this by providing an atmosphere of nurturing and acceptance in a safe and secure environment. We focus on a child-centered, developmentally appropriate classroom that works in conjunction with the teacher-directed group activities.
Building children’s self-esteem cannot be underestimated. We individualize our educational programs. They are designed to meet the specific needs of each child. We celebrate multiculturalism, diversity and our own uniqueness. We are flexible. Acting on teachable moments is the key to providing the building blocks for tomorrow.
If we are to truly value our children, we must value their families. Parents should be recognized as experts on their own children. We have an open-door policy and encourage parental input.
4 Year Old Preschool Program
The 4-year-old program is academically based with an emphasis on social, emotional and physical development. It is our goal and hope is to assist them in achieving their potential through guidance, understanding, individual attention, and love. Here are some of the highlights of our programs:
Program Schedule & Tuition Rates
| Program | Days/Times** | Annually |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Day AM | Mon - Fri / 9:00-11:30am | $ 4,465 |
| 5 Day, Full Day | Mon - Fri / 9:00-2:40pm | $ 6,855 |
Transitional-k Preschool Program
Program Schedule & Tuition Rates
| Program | Days/Times** | Annually |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Day AM | Mon - Fri / 9:00-11:30am | $ 4,275 |
| 5 Day, Full Day | Mon - Fri / 9:00-2:40pm | $ 6,300 |
Ready To Start Their Education Journey?
For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the Office of Admissions at 607-231-4149.
Elementary (K-6)
Faith. Family. Academic Excellence.
Our Elementary Schools
St. John The Evangelist
ST. JAMES SCHOOL
Our Mission
The learning environment of the Catholic Schools of Broome County is inspired by our ever-present teacher, Jesus Christ. The mission of our faith centered schools is to develop students who are academically successful, spiritually mature, and responsible to self and others. Our school environments foster values and ideals that are grounded in the belief, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic faith. We are a dedicated community of faculty and families, who work as stewards to establish a comprehensive academic program to empower our students to be faith-filled, lifelong learners, who respond to our world as compassionate and moral citizens.
Immunizations
Grade 6 Requirement
New York State has an immunization requirement for students entering 6th grade.
Because the requirement is a Public Health Law all students must have the following:
As of January 2007, all students entering 6th grade must have a Tdap. Students who are 10 years of age will not need to receive the Tdap until they are 11 years of age. After their 11th birthday, a 14-day grace period is granted for the completion of the immunization.
To comply with the New York State law, you must provide written documentation from your health care provider to the School Nurse by the first week of September or your child will risk exclusion from school. If your provider would like to fax proof of the Tdap immunization, they may fax it to the school.
Continuous Enrollment
Welcome Back To The Catholic Schools Of Broome County
The move to FACTS Tuition allows for Continuous Enrollment. Your child(ren) will be automatically enrolled for the following school year, except in instances where a student may not be allowed to return, including unpaid tuition balances. There is nothing that families will need to do on their end if their child(ren) are returning. However, we do ask that you notify your school if there are any updates to your demographic information such as phone numbers or addresses. The payment plan currently in place will also be rolled forward. Please contact Jason Giblin at 607-723-1547 if you want to make any changes to your payment plan.
As a reminder, you must re-apply for Tuition Assistance each year online and the information can be found on our tuition page.
If you have a child attending Seton Catholic Central, the additional separate SCC Scholarship application and information sheet is made available in November of each year when the tuition assistance portal opens.
If a family is seeking any level of financial assistance, the FACTS tuition assistance application must be completed by February 15th. Also, you may not just turn in the separate SCC scholarship application without the FACTS application or expect to receive assistance from the Catholic Schools Broome County or individual school without completing the FACTS application.
Please contact The Office of Admissions with any questions.
International Students
The Catholic Schools of Broome County welcomes international students to join our community. A well-qualified international applicant has a strong academic record and sufficient English language proficiency to perform well in a challenging college preparatory environment. The majority of the international students that begin their education with CSBC complete the requirements for High School graduation and are accepted into many U.S. universities and colleges. Our campus has had students from China, Korea, Italy, Germany and Nigeria.
For more information please contact the Office of Admissions. If an International Student Placement Agency, please note the name of the agency and additional contact information in the notes section.
aramil@syrdiocese.org
Admission to Catholic Schools of Broome County is the first step on a journey toward personal success.
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Grateful today and always for our incredible faculty, staff, and volunteers. Your dedication, care, and faith make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. 🙏✨ Have a blessed Catholic Schools Week💚
Grateful today and always for our incredible faculty, staff, and volunteers. Your dedication, care, and faith make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. 🙏✨ Have a blessed Catholic Schools Week💚
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Today we celebrate vocations and help our students explore how they are called to serve Him.
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God has a plan for every heart 💫
Today we celebrate vocations and help our students explore how they are called to serve Him.
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Today we honor our country while preparing our students to lead with faith, service, and integrity in public life.
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Celebrating Our Nation 🇺🇸
Today we honor our country while preparing our students to lead with faith, service, and integrity in public life.
Have a blessed Catholic Schools Week 💚
Happy Catholic Schools Week!!!
Celebrating our students today and every day 🤍
Through faith, excellence, and opportunity, our students are growing, learning, and going further.
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Happy Catholic Schools Week!!!
Celebrating our students today and every day 🤍
Through faith, excellence, and opportunity, our students are growing, learning, and going further.
#catholicschoolweek #celebratingourstudents
From service to fellowship, this is what our community looks like 💚
Together, we’re forming students who live their faith.
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From service to fellowship, this is what our community looks like 💚
Together, we’re forming students who live their faith.
Blessed Catholic Schools Week! #catholicschoolweek #saintsgiving #community
Due to conditions, Catholic Schools of Broome County will be closed on Monday, January 26.
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Due to conditions, Catholic Schools of Broome County will be closed on Monday, January 26.
Thank you and please stay safe.❄️💚
So proud of our Varsity and JV teams for all their hard work! 💚🤍 Congratulations to Varsity on a 4th place finish at the UE Chill Vibes competition—can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings! 📣✨
So proud of our Varsity and JV teams for all their hard work! 💚🤍 Congratulations to Varsity on a 4th place finish at the UE Chill Vibes competition—can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings! 📣✨
✨ Catholic Schools Week Begins Today! ✨
Today we celebrate our parishes—the foundation of our Catholic schools. We are grateful for the faith, support, and partnership that help form our students in mind, heart, and spirit.
🙏 Have a blessed Catholic Schools Week
✨ Catholic Schools Week Begins Today! ✨
Today we celebrate our parishes—the foundation of our Catholic schools. We are grateful for the faith, support, and partnership that help form our students in mind, heart, and spirit.
🙏 Have a blessed Catholic Schools Week
Get ready for some Saints spirit! 💚 The Seton Catholic Central cheerleaders are cheering today at Chill Vibes at UEHS—come out and support! 📣 #letsgosaints
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“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. -Dr. Martin Luther King
Catholic Schools of Broome County are closed today as we pause to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., praying for unity, peace, and a renewed commitment to love and serve one another.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. -Dr. Martin Luther King
Catholic Schools of Broome County are closed today as we pause to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., praying for unity, peace, and a renewed commitment to love and serve one another.
