Martin Luther School Opens Its Doors To New Students

Martin Luther School will open its doors at 60-02 Maspeth Ave. in Maspeth to all current students from grades five through eight and their families for its annual Spring Open House on Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Teachers and administrators will be on hand to answer questions about academic, athletic and extracurricular programs, admission procedures, available modes of transportation, tuition and fees and available financial aid packages.

Guided tours will be offered to parents and students, giving all the opportunity to see the school’s newly-renovated, state-of-the-art science classrooms and conservatory, fitness center, computer lab and library. Also part of the tour will be the school’s most recent project—the creation of a special education center on the third floor. Current students will be leading the tours of the facil- ities, offering a firsthand view on student life and activities at MLS.

Parents may be interested in speaking with members of the school’s financial aid committee, to learn of scholarship opportunities available to incoming students. More than $90,000 in need-based grants is distributed annually among those families who have applied and qualified. About one-third of the current student body receives some form of financial aid.

Members of the faculty will be available to discuss the academic curriculum of the school, graduation requirements, Regents, Advanced Placement and honors classes and college credit classes.

The school offers a full variety of interscholastic athletics, such as basketball (girls and boys), baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. This past year, the Cougars and Lady Cougars won Private School Athletic Association (PSAA) championship crowns in cross country track, soccer, and volleyball.

The Athletic Department also organizes an intramural program, in which the classes compete against each other. This program goes beyond athletic ability, as students have participated in events such as a food drive and Spirit Day.

Prospective students interested in writing, photography or graphic design will have the opportunity to speak with students currently involved in the production of The Cougar Chronicle, the student-run newspaper, The Invictus yearbook, and the annual literary magazine.

For those who enjoy performing, student members of the Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chorus, Drama Club and performers from past musicals will be present to discuss the wealth of opportunities to show off your talent.

Students from other extracurricular activities such as the International Club, the Spanish Club, the French Club, and the Celtic Club will also be on hand to answer any questions.

Prospective students will also be given the opportunity to register for the Entrance Exam to be offered on Saturday, May 7 at 8:30 AM at the school.

A parent’s information meeting will be held during the exam, and tours of the facilities will be given. Parents will also be counseled on applying for grant-in-aid and will receive instruction on applying for financial aid.

In order to take either exam, students must first apply to the school.

For more information or to receive an admissions package, call the school office at 1-718-894-4000.