Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Who will lead this new school?

Dr. Valerie Serpe will serve as Head of School responsible for leading both campuses. Each campus will have a school leader on-site every day. About Dr. Valerie

2. Will my older children be expected to join a dual language program after starting their education in a traditional Catholic or public school setting where classes are primarily in English?

Only Nursery and Pre-K students will experience the full immersion dual-language program next year. This program will grow to serve an additional grade each year following. Older students will be able to participate in strong world languages programs, but no student will be suddenly dropped into a dual-language program.

3. What do I do about transportation?

All current Saints Cyril and Methodious students and OL Providence students entering K-4th grade will remain on their respective campuses next year; there is no need to contact your district.

Families with students from OL Providence entering 5th-8th grade should contact their local school district to request a transportation change. Please note, the transportation deadline has been extended for NY State until May 19th.
Families who are facing challenges in arranging district-provided transportation are encouraged to reach out to the DRVC Department of Education.

4. The distance between where I live and the campus that will serve my students is much longer than it was with both schools operating as N-8 schools. What options do I have to make this more manageable?

Families are entitled under state law to receive bussing from their local school district, you are encouraged to exercise this right with your school district by submitting transportation requests annually. While we recognize that the location of the dual campus school may not be as geographically convenient for all parents, we hope that the extended school day and free aftercare will ease parent's transportation and child care concerns overall.

5. How much does Tuition Cost? What does Tuition include?

Tuition is standardized across both campuses and includes the early drop-off and after-school enrichment programs which run until 5:30 pm. This tuition includes registration and materials. Our Lady of Guadalupe will not charge additional fees.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe tuition schedule

6. What if I need help paying for my children's Catholic Education?
Eligible families who have applied for the support of Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation will remain eligible for support at Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you are a current OL Providence or Saints Cyril and Methodious Family, and you anticipate difficulties paying tuition due to the changes in tuition rate, you will be able to apply for additional need-based financial assistance after you have received your award notice from Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation.

7. One of the things we love about Catholic school is the small class sizes, how many students will be served by Our Lady of Guadalupe?
Our Lady of Guadalupe plans to offer excellent academics and instruction and a strong sense of community which will help the school grow to serve a larger student body. Depending on enrollment and the needs of the student body we will increase the number of teachers in order to provide a strong academic experience including core academics and enrichment opportunities.

8. What kind of extracurriculars will Our Lady of Guadalupe offer?
Our Lady of Guadalupe is prioritizing quality Art, Music, and Technology teachers who will support the development of after-school programming in each subject. Charity is one of OLG’s core values, community service will be a critical part of the in-school and after-school experience at OLG. We are excited to expand opportunities for middle school sports. We want to hear from you about the types of activities that you see as most valuable to your family, so please reach out and share your recommendations.

9. Will my student be required to wear a uniform?
Yes, we have partnered with Flynn and O'Hara Uniform to create beautiful and high-quality uniforms. Click here to view our uniform on the Flynn and O'Hara website.

10. My student has an IEP and receives support services from the local district, will this continue at Our Lady of Guadalupe?
Yes, Our Lady of Guadalupe will work with local districts to make sure that students with IEPs who need individualized support receive all possible supports.

11. What will the food at the school be?
On the OLP campus, we are working with the current cook and food provider to maintain quality food at a low cost for families. We will work to have a similar program at SSCM. There will be more details to come regarding the food program.