SAINT AUGUSTINE SCHOLARS - A NATIVITY MIGUEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Saint Monica and Saint Augustine Scholar programs are patterned on an original model for inner-city education developed by the Nativity Mission Center in New York City in the early 1970’s.
The Nativity schools have been joined with the similar San Miguel schools sponsored by the Lasallian Christian Brothers in a network of more than 60 private, independent Catholic schools educating 4,000 students nationwide. http://www.nativitymiguelschools.org/
The essential elements of the program are:
Single gender programs for grades 5th – 8th
Faith Based
Financially Accessible
Addresses the Needs of the Whole Child
Partners with the Family
Extended Day After School Program
Extended Week High School Preparation
Extended Year Summer Leadership Camp
On-going Commitment Beyond Graduation
Staffed by the Oblate Sisters of Providence (first congregation of religious women of African descent in the United States), including Sister Timothy Howard; the Jesuits, including Father Ed Durkin, who has been teaching boys for 30 years; and committed lay men and women.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has established a relationship with St. Augustine Scholars, as part of the Brothers of the Christian Schools San Miguel network and in conjunction with the overall mission of the Brothers and St. Joe's. The school is focusing on three key areas to assist the young men of St. Augustine Scholars achieve their educational dreams. Service - as part of the connection between the two schools, St. Joe's has instituted service projects via the Campus Ministry office that allows our students to mentor the younger students in academics, sports, and extra-curricular activiites. Financial Support - St. Joe's has established an endowment fund that will allow current St. Augustine Scholars to attend St. Joe's with financial assistance. Communication - the entire St. Joe's community is working to spread the word about St. Augustine Scholars, not only to our internal Lasallian community to but to the greater Western New York community as well.
To learn more about St. Augustine Scholars & the Nativity Miguel Middle School program:
Fact Sheet
Saint Monica Scholars and Saint Augustine Scholars website
