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Ursuline at a Glance
| Type of School |
Independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in grades 7-12 |
| Founded |
1946 |
| Location |
Dedham, MA; 11 mi southwest of Boston |
| Affiliation |
The Catholic faith is both a subject of academic study and the source of values at Ursuline Academy. The UA community is open to all faiths. |
| Facilities |
28 acre campus that includes a 20-classroom school building with a gymnasium/auditorium, library and art studio; a Science Wing with state-of-the-art laboratories; playing fields, tennis courts and fitness center |
| Total Enrollment |
410 |
| Faculty |
59 faculty/staff members; 60% hold advanced degrees |
| Accreditation & Memberships |
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)
Member, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Member, National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
Member, Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)
Member, National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS) |
Financial Information
| Tuition: $14,650 |
Financial Aid Program: Yes |
Academic Information
Median SAT Scores
Class of 2012 |
Critical Reading: 612 Math: 596
Writing: 620
Composite: 1828 |
| Matriculation |
100% of Ursuline Academy graduates matriculate to a four-year college |
| Upper School Departments |
English, Social Studies, Religion, Science, Math, Art, Music, Computer Science/Technology, World Languages, Physical Education |
| Curriculum |
All courses are college preparatory. Some courses are offered at different levels including honors and Advanced Placement. Students are placed in courses that best suit their background and ability. |
| AP Courses |
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered including English, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, U.S. History, European History, Spanish |
Extracurricular
Interscholastic
Junior High |
Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball. Note, students in Grades 7 through 12 are eligible try out for any sport. However, no 7th graders are allowed on a Varsity team if a Junior High level team is offered in that sport. |
| Interscholastic High School |
Fall: JV and Varsity Cross Country; JV and Varsity Field Hockey; JV and Varsity Soccer; JV and Varsity Swimming and Diving; JV and Varsity Volleyball
Winter: JV and Varsity Basketball; Varsity Ski Team; JV and Varsity Ice Hockey; JV and Varsity Winter Track
Spring:Club and Varsity Golf; JV and Varsity Lacrosse; JV and Varsity Softball; Club and Varsity Tennis, JV and Varsity Track and Field
Dance Team (October-March)
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| Clubs |
AP Test Prep Groups, Big Sisters, Book Club, Brain Bee, Current Events Club, Dance Team, Diversity Club, French Club, Green Team, Humanities Club, Jr. Classics League, Jr. Robotics Club, Library Council, Lowder News, Math League, Mock Trial, Model UN, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Ministry, Robotics Club, Social Justice in Film Club, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Students Offer Service, Volleyball Club, Yearbook |
| Arts |
Art Enrichment Club, Open Art Studio, Ballroom Dance, Choral Group, Drama Club, Glee Club, Instrumental Music Club, Liturgical Dance |
| Service Requirements |
Each student is required to perform 30-40 hours each year of community service that aligns with her abilities and interests. |
| Special Events |
Fall Mass and Barbecue, Mission Day, Class Retreats, Junior Class Ring Ceremony and Mass, Christmas Gathering, Women in Leadership, Father/Daughter Dance, Grandparents Day, Prom, Class Day, Graduation |
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