All Hallows High school is a private Catholic high school for young men, inspired by the vision of Blessed Brother Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Congregation of Christian Brothers.

The Congregation of Christian Brothers founded All Hallows in 1909. When the school first opened, it was located at 13-15 West 124th Street. With the passing of time, however, the enrollment created the need for a new location. In 1929, the property of the present location was purchased and, in 1930, the building was completed. Having finished its first 90 years of service, All Hallows proudly boasts more than 10,000 alumni.

Our Seal
The Latin phrase PRO FIDE ET PATRIA means FOR FAITH AND COUNTRY. The American eagle at the center of the seal represents the All Hallows community's commitment to the United States of America. The wreath of palm surrounding the seal refers to victory and achievement in both athletics and scholastics. The circle surrounding the eagle is a reminder of our continuing faith and the four squares on the seal are Gaelic symbols for the continuation of life.

Accreditation For Growth

 The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools will visit All Hallows in November 2005 to validate our vision for the future. This process will be used to update our current status as a Middle States accredited school.

The Accreditation For Growth (AFG) process focuses on student growth and performance. A representative group of stakeholders including parents, students, teachers, board and administrators have been meeting in preparation for the November visit. The following documents have been developed by this planning team.


Mission Statement
All Hallows High School , founded in 1909 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, is an inner city, Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in the heritage of Blessed Edmund Rice that develops students:

  • who are prepared to realize their fullest potential;
  • who can effect positive change in society;
  • who possess a lifelong desire to learn.
  • We do this by offering a challenging, structured curriculum.

Pro Fide et Patria


BELIEFS

Belief statements serve as the foundation of a strong strategic plan, providing the value system upon which subsequent portions of the plan will be evaluated. These are formal expressions of All Hallows' fundamental values and serve as its ethical code. The following beliefs describe the moral character of All Hallows. Because belief statements are a matter of faith, not a matter of fact, they express the school's over-riding convictions and inviolate commitments.

We believe. . .

  • all students must be challenged according to their ability;
  • in the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ;
  • all students must receive a Catholic education in the spirit of Br. Edmund Rice;
  • we must provide a safe environment which is conducive to learning;
  • students and teachers must pursue excellence in all endeavors;
  • that the All Hallows community must be service oriented;
  • that all members of the All Hallows community must be held accountable for their actions;
  • that there must be collaboration and shared responsibility in the growth anddevelopment of each student's education;
  • the entire All Hallows community must aid students in the development of their self-esteem;
  • the community must be imbued with respect and dignity towards others; that all members of the All Hallows community must demonstrate leadership skills in the spirit of Br. Edmund Rice.

POLICIES
Policies as defined here are not the traditional board policies; they are not the routine, operational, administrative, academic rules and procedures. They are not laws or regulations handed down from the state or the Board of Trustees. Rather, these policies are strategic policies: limitations that we place upon ourselves for good reason.

  • We will never allow a student to fail until all avenues of help and assistance have been exhausted.
  • We will never tolerate physical or verbal violence.
  • We will never turn away from the basic tenets of Christian Brothers Education.
  • We will never fail to put our students' welfare at the center of our decisions.
  • We will never compromise our standards of behavior.