PATCHOGUE, NY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 — St. Joseph’s College, noted for its academic excellence, has announced its fall program, Especially For Children and Young People. The fall 2005 program, which will be held at St. Joseph’s Suffolk campus in Patchogue on Saturday mornings from October 22 through December 10, 2005, will be offered to students in grades K-7. Since class size is limited, early registration is suggested.

An exciting array of courses in math discovery, Spanish, cartooning, kindergarten skills, study skills, computers and creative writing have been designed to stimulate curiosity and broaden the student’s awareness of the world in which we live. In addition, courses in supplemental math and reading will be available to provide reinforcement of the skills learned during the school year. A swim program will run in conjunction with the academic and enrichment classes.

All courses are taught by New York State certified teachers in a caring environment, with a specific focus on the child.

For further information, please contact Patricia Russo, Program Coordinator at (631) 447-3205. Registration may be by mail or in person.

St. Joseph’s College is located at 155 W. Roe Blvd. in Patchogue, and is accessible via the South Service Road of Sunrise Highway, just east of Exit 52 (Waverly Avenue).

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE

St. Joseph’s College has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition since 1916. Independent and coeducational, the College provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility, and service. With campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn and in Patchogue, Long Island, the College offers degrees in over 21 majors, special course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs through its School of Arts and Sciences and its School of Adult and Professional Education. Graduate degrees are also offered including an Executive MBA, a Master of Science in Management, a Master of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing, a Master of Arts in Literacy/Cognition and a Master of Arts in Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Special Education.