EDUCAT I O N PROFI LE – A DV E RTI S EMENT
St. Joseph High School
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St. Joseph High School, a Catholic
all-girls school, empowers young
women to find their voices, grow in
faith and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Located in historic Downtown
Brooklyn, SJHS was founded over a
century ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Brentwood, L.I. Nationally
recognized leaders in the education
of young women, the Sisters believed
then – as they believe today – that if
you educate a woman, you educate a
nation. Today, St. Joseph High School
provides academic rigor and excellent
college and career preparation
for young women of diverse backgrounds
and faiths, hailing from all
five boroughs of New York City. At St.
Joseph High School, young women
experience a strong academic and
values-based curriculum in a safe,
dynamic environment where they are
motivated to be responsible for their
actions, rise above peer pressure and
be true to themselves. The faculty understands
how girls learn and creates
a climate with high expectations for
academic achievement and mutual
respect. Faculty and students form an
extraordinary bond that often lasts a
lifetime.
What’s unique about our Building
STEAM program? Our stateof
the-art technology across the curriculum,
combined with our new
Engineering core courses, introduce
all students to the basics of measurement,
spatial reasoning, design and
building using hands-on and digital
learning tools. Emerging from MIT’s
Center for Bits and Atoms, our new
Fab Lab Connect Program provides a
platform for education and innovation
using technology and digital fabrication.
Meanwhile, our Visual and Performing
arts program allows students
to expand their imaginations through
theater, dance, speech, music and
video production. Developing technical
abilities and personal vision, our
young women build confidence and
self-discipline while enhancing analytical
and communication skills.
Admissions and Financial Aid.
St. Joseph High School is committed to
every student with intellectual promise
regardless of her economic situation.
Tuition assistance is available
based on need. Each student receives
individual consideration based on information
provided by her parents or
guardians. Decisions are made on a
rolling basis.
Contact Elizabeth Peralta, Admissions
Director, at eperalta@SJHSbridge.
org or call 718-624-3618, ext. 21,
to schedule a visit to St.Joseph High
School.
EDUCATION
The cost of tuition and room and board may catch parents’ eyes, but there are some lesserknown
expenses associated with college that can make it even more expensive.
Unexpected college
costs to consider
College is often met with excitement
and interest by students
pursuing their passions and what
they hope will be fulfi lling, lucrative
careers. And the rising costs of college,
coupled with the growing number
of students taking on substantial
debt to fi nance their educations, make
it necessary that prospective students
consider their earning potential when
deciding on a major.
According to the College Board, the
average cost of college tuition and fees
for the 2017–18 school year was $34,740
at private colleges, $9,970 for state residents
at public colleges, and $25,620
for out-of-state residents attending
public universities. Canadian citizens
studying in Canada can expect to pay
$6,571 per year, according to Statistics
Canada.
The cost of tuition and room and
board may catch parents’ eyes, but
there are some lesser-known expenses
associated with college that can make
attending school even more expensive.
According to Cappex.com, a website
offering ideas on how to pay for college,
the extra costs of college can cost
between $250 and $500 per month.
The following are some lesserknown
expenses that college students
and their families may need to budget
for this school year:
Transportation: Commuter students
will need to drive to and from
campus, which involves budgeting
for gas, repairs, and auto insurance.
Students who live on campus may be
subjected to a high fee for a resident
student parking pass. Colleges in the
United States earn an average of $4
million to $5 million in parking revenues
each year, according to the most
recent rate study from the National
Parking Association. A typical fouryear
college or university in the United
States charges about $635 per space
for the school year. Other students use
public transportation or ridesharing
services to get around. Those fees can
quickly add up, too. Students attending
school far away from home also
need to budget for plane tickets home
during the holidays and other breaks.
Fraternities and sororities:
Many students join Greek organizations
to fully immerse themselves in
the college experience and make new
friends. Many of these groups charge
fees to prospective pledges and then
semester dues once students are accepted.
Parties, trips, living expenses,
and other expenses may come up as
well.
Added fees: Many colleges and
universities charge technology fees,
sports center fees, and activity fees.
Exploring these fees in advance of the
school year can help families create
accurate budgets.
Dining out: Families spend hundreds
of dollars on campus meal plans
per semester, but students also like to
visit local eateries during the school
year. Snacks, lunches, and dinners
purchased from such establishments
can cost hundreds of dollars per year.
Farmer’s Financial Solutions, a division
of Farmer’s Insurance, says offcampus
dining expenses cost an average
of $770 a year.
School supplies: A new laptop or
tablet, textbooks, and other supplies a
professor requires can cost thousands
of dollars. The College Board estimates
students spend $1,300 on books
and supplies in a typical school year.
The cost to attend college extends
beyond tuition and room and board.
Many additional expenses can stretch
families’ budgets.
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