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St. Joseph Grade School serves more than 850 students in kindergarten through grade eight. It offers an academic curriculum that includes various subjects, such as religion, language arts, math, social studies and science. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular programs in art, music, computer technology, physical education and world languages. St. Joseph Grade School provides medical care and guidance counseling services. It has a parent-teacher association that supports and sponsors several school events and activities. The school operates various student organizations, such as a student council, band, chorus, safety patrol team and poetry club. The school also supports a variety of sports activities, including basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, cross country, and track and field. St. Joseph Grade School is located in Toms River, N.J.

Monsignor Donovan High School is an independent Catholic-based school offering education to students in grades nine through 12. Its curriculum includes a variety of subjects, such as computers, geography, American history, science and physical education. The school also offers biblical counseling, and special classes on church music, oral interpretation and pastoral studies. It has a technology department that provides laptops with wireless Internet access to students. The school provides special programs in visual and performing arts and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as dramatics, student council and yearbook. Monsignor Donovan High School is located in Toms River, N.J., and has an enrollment of more than 800 students.