Who We Are
St. George Academy is a private Catholic college preparatory high school. Located on a residential street in the East Village of New York City, the Academy is a microcosm of the ethnically-diverse community they serve.
St. George Academy were founded in 1950 by the Fathers of The Order of Saint Basil the Great and a group of dedicated Americans of Ukrainian descent. Saint George Academy is committed to academic excellence and the spiritual and social development of every student.
St. George Academy were founded in 1950 by the Fathers of The Order of Saint Basil the Great and a group of dedicated Americans of Ukrainian descent. Saint George Academy is committed to academic excellence and the spiritual and social development of every student.
Our Goals:
- Impart the teachings of our Catholic faith and to inspire our students to pray and worship regularly on Sundays and Holy Days;
- Foster and promote the Gospel values of love of God, love of neighbor, and love of one's self through actions and service to others;
- Deepen understanding and appreciation for one's spiritual and cultural heritage and traditions;
- Teach the basic skills, and to motivate students to take responsibility for their own learning, by developing critical thinking skills, sound judgment, self-direction and creative self-expression;
- Promote understanding and respect for all nationalities, cultures, and religions by encouraging students to see all people as brothers/sisters in Christ;
- Develop habits of intellectual study and research through readings, projects, field trips and assignments;
- Adapt our curriculum to the changing needs of our student population;
- Encourage participation in extra-curricular and inter-scholastic activities as a means of bettering social skills and interpersonal relationships;
- Cultivate an awareness of beauty in the world through music, art and dance;
- Instill knowledge of our American heritage and to foster respect and obedience to laws and decisions of legitimate authority.
Contact Us
Need more information? Feel free to contact us at info@sga.nyc