Sacred Heart School in North Merrick. (Dec. 7, 2011)

Sacred Heart School in North Merrick. (Dec. 7, 2011) Credit: Howard Schnapp

Parents of Catholic school students have expressed surprise and outrage that the Diocese of Rockville Centre plans to shutter six grammar schools next year. But the diocese says it's a necessary move in the face of declining enrollment -- saying it simply doesn't  need as many buildings as in the past.

Is the move the right decision?

Sacred Heart School in North Merrick (Dec. 7, 2011)

A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.  Credit: Newsday Studios

'It's depressing, it's frustrating' A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.  Credit: Newsday Studios

'It's depressing, it's frustrating' A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

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