They are able to do this for two reasons: First, the comprehensive examinations the boys take at that school are far, FAR more challenging than any Regents exam. Secondly, the school in question is NOT under the control of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Instead, it is controlled by the Marianist Brothers, and does not follow the NYS curricula.
They have already stated that they will not be participating in Common Core. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the other schools in the area, as the diocese has indeed signed onto Common Core.
I predict disastrous results.
Two points. If your school does not give the NYS Regents, you don’t get funding. I work in a Catholic HS where 40% of the students live in the poorest Congressional district in the United States. If we don’t get the funding, our tuition would go up a minimum of $200.00 per month per student, and we would likely close. Second point. The President of the College Board was one of the creators of the Common Core. If your child isn’t exposed to it, it will affect him or her on the SAT’s. We need to get rid of the whole thing, PERIOD!