Academics The Catholic Academy of West Buffalo prides itself on its high quality academic program, which includes: Small class size Dedicated, N.Y.S. Certified Teachers Religious and Moral Training Art, Music, Computer Technology, Physical Education in Grades Pre-K - 8 Foreign Language Instruction Newly updated Library/Media Center Courses of study are in compliance with, or exceeding, standards set by the New York State Board of Regents and the Diocesan Department of Catholic Education. As the standards for New York State are updated, the Department of Catholic Education also updates its core curriculum.  To view the New York State Standards or the new Diocesan Core Curriculum, please click on the links below.  New York State Standards:  http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysatl/standards.html Diocesan Core Curriculum:  http://www.buffalodiocese.org/Education/DepartmentofCatholicSchools/Curriculum/tabid/532/Default.aspx