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Learning with Joy!

Our curriculum is designed to inspire each student’s natural curiosity. Our faculty encourage the love of learning, of reading, and scholarly exploration in the pursuit of truth. We deliver education on a personal level, so extra help – or an extra challenge – are equally available to any student who needs it. An Ursuline education promotes excellence in writing and presentation skills across all subjects, and cultivates a student’s ability to think critically, reason carefully and communicate persuasively.  

Growing in Faith

Centuries ago, Saint Angela Merici dedicated her life to forming a company of young women engaged in bettering their communities, known today as the Ursulines. We are inspired by St. Angela’s legacy at Ursuline and challenge our students to uphold these same Catholic values: to form their conscience in relationship to God, to adopt the principles of Catholic social teaching, and to be Christ to one another in today’s world. The values of our Catholic community are truly universal and we welcome students of all faiths.  

All Girls' Advantage

At Ursuline, girls participate in every class, take every leadership role, captain every team and club. They are the priority in every decision made. We encourage exploration and self-discovery and give students the tools to navigate their world, so that in these years of transformation, as young women shape their individual identities, Ursuline students shine. They speak confidently, lead eagerly, and live comfortably in their own skin.  They come to see themselves as they are -- impressive young women, ready to make a meaningful impact on our world. 

Exceptional Value

Combining the intimacy of a small, private school with the resources and opportunities of a much larger community, Ursuline offers the best of both worlds and is a remarkable value when compared to other private, Catholic schools in the area. A full 100% of our graduates find placement at competitive colleges and universities throughout the country, a testimony to our graduates’ exceptional poise, self-confidence, and the ability to tackle any problem with enthusiasm.   

Serviam: "I will serve"

For graduates of Ursuline Academy, Serviam is not merely a school motto, but a way of life.  Our students collectively provide over 24,000 hours in volunteer work each year, and seniors participate in a focused service project during their final weeks of school.  Every Ursuline graduate is shaped by their experience of Serviam, which is a source of great pride and inspires them to engage in meaningful work throughout their adult lives. 

Mairead G. '26

STUDENT

Elizabeth Mahoney

FACULTY

When asked to describe their favorite moment in her class, seniors overwhelmingly identify their Spanish IV Immigration Project.  At the end of this unit, they have the opportunity to interview someone who has emigrated from a Hispanic country, in Spanish.  Students are amazed that they can actually conduct an interview in Spanish and understand the responses of the person they are interviewing. They empathize with the challenges and joys of the immigration stories being shared with them.

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Seta Nersessian '76

ALUMNAE

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Cailin K. '24

STUDENT

"My time at Ursuline has been filled with a rigorous course load, but teachers and classmates have made it worth the effort!  We engage in lively discussion and interactive lessons. I've found a community of friends in athletics, especially golf, where I've grown from being the youngest player to becoming one of the oldest. Now I am able to mentor younger students and make connections with them, just as the older girls did for me. This forever changed my Ursuline experience, as I found the place where I belonged and where people understood me and shared my passion."

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Beth Sheehan Collins '02

Alumnae

"What I remember and appreciate most about Ursuline is how the dedicated staff and student body came together to form a community of caring, with a special focus on service. Ursuline helped me develop a lifelong appreciation for learning, faith, friendships, and philanthropy.”

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Caroline Rufo

ARTS FACULTY

In recent classes, Visual Arts 1 students have been creating DaVinci dragons. Students put together elements of various animals to create their DaVinci dragons, which helps them learn to draw in proportion and to draw texture well. In Visual Arts 2, students are working on sculpture. Each year, these students take a trip to a sculpture park, where they can view great examples of the different aesthetic principles they are learning about in class. 

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