Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY

Transforming SIXTH – TWELFTH GRADE

At Holy Names, students embark on a transformative journey that delivers an exceptional academic experience while cultivating self-confidence, independence, character, and leadership.

Through our commitment to the full development of the human person, we help each student identify her unique voice, and give her the confidence she needs to help build a better world.

OUR MI SSI ON

Transforming young women from intuitive learners to innovative thinkers, empowering generations of courageous, faith-filled women to be skillful builders of a better world.

We start with teachers who love to teach and mentor. They understand the value of fostering a community of faith and respect. In addition, we see that real partnerships are formed with parents, so together we can build strong foundations and lasting relationships.

In this environment, young women are empowered to become who they truly hope to be.

“As a teacher at Holy Names, I have the opportunity to let every girl shine in her own way. Each one is encouraged to find and use her own voice, and this is a transforming factor in the quality of her education at Holy Names.”

Kelly Leonard HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

Academics Our teachers are given the freedom and time to develop true insight into each and every one of their students.

They are skilled at identifying individual and group teaching techniques that encourage and inspire lively discussions and the respectful exchange of ideas.

At Holy Names, every girl has a voice.

And every girl is inspired to achieve and realize her fullest potential in the classroom.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES UNIVERSITY IN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS YEAR SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Individualized attention.

Great teachers. Small classrooms.

This is a learning environment set up to create a student’s journey to her

best self.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES FOR QUALIFIED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Middle School Academics Middle school is that moment in an adolescent’s life when she begins to walk her own path and be open to growth in self-confidence, empathy, and courage.

We recognize the developmental uniqueness of this time by providing a safe school environment, student-initiated learning, student roles in decisionmaking, and strong adult role models.

Our middle school staff includes a counselor, with special expertise in the unique needs of adolescent girls. In addition, with our one-on-one adviser program, each student has a faculty member as her own advocate. This same adviser is also someone families can contact with questions or concerns.

The special commitment we have made to our middle school students is also reflected in how we give them the ability to take high school courses

“Since coming to Holy Names, I expect more out of myself because my teachers really care about me. I get lots of opportunities to try new things and activities. It’s easy to make friends here.”

and participate in high school sports and activities.

Alexandra GRADE 8

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High School Academics Why are Holy Names graduates confident, authentic, and courageous?

• Because we value the individual, emphasize independence, and encourage students to challenge themselves, trust themselves, be themselves • Because we know that young women who are empowered to be assertive and selfassured, become leaders • Because our teachers hold high expectations for each student, and have the commitment and expertise to see that these expectations are realized • Because our curriculum is rich in challenge

• University In High School through UAlbany

• Advanced Placement courses

• Science Research program

“Holy Names opened doors for me that I didn’t even know were there. I found opportunities to develop as a person and as a student.

I’ve learned skills here that will help me in the future and the confidence I need to stay true to myself.”

Andrea

GRADE 11

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A Commitment to Advisement We prepare our students to succeed inside and outside the classroom. Key elements of this success are the rich array of support services we offer.

Individual Adviser Program Four-year College Counseling Curriculum Personal Counselor Pastoral Counseling

A Foundation of Faith Our Office of Campus Ministry brings the

Campus Ministry creates programs that engage

messages and core values of the Sisters of

the entire school community in the practical

the Holy Names to life, creating a welcoming

message of the Gospel.

place for all to expand, explore, and express their faith.

We welcome students of all faiths, and all are encouraged to develop a relationship with God

We believe this is how a girl becomes a faith-

according to their own beliefs.

filled woman who will help build a better world.

We believe this is what makes Holy Names uniquely able to help students become who they truly are.

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The entire school community is engaged in service projects and community service opportunities in the Albany area and beyond.

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A Healthy Life Balance We believe the full development of a person must include the nurturing of a life balance between the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical self. That’s why we offer a diverse array of arts, sports, and clubs- activities that build character, encourage collaboration, teamwork, and confidence, and give voice to personal creative expression.

Student Activities:

Pep Club

Academic Worldquest

Retreat Team

Ambassadors Club

Ski Club

Anime Club

Spectrum Literary Journal

Cheerleading

STEAM Club

Chess Club

Student Council

Coding Club Computer Science Club

SWENext (Engineering) Club

Courier Student Newspaper

Throne of Games Club

Drama Club

Yearbook

Environmental Club Golf Club

Interscholastic Sports:

Inkwell

Basketball

Junior Ladies of Charity

Cross-Country

Liturgical Ministry Club

Golf

Masterminds

Indoor Track

Math Club

Lacrosse

Mock Trial

Soccer

Multicultural Club

Softball

Musical

Swimming

National Honor Society

Tennis

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

Track Volleyball

Peer Leadership

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Benefits of an All-Girl School At Holy Names, girls feel comfortable being themselves.

What we have witnessed is backed up by research.

Girls in single gender schools:

They are also more likely to:

Have more confidence in their

Outscore their coeducational

academic ability, writing, and public

counterparts on the SAT.

speaking skills.

Pursue a career in engineering Spend more time studying, talking with teachers outside class, studying with others, and tutoring classmates.

We believe a school

over girls at coed schools.

— From a report commissioned by the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

for girls is better than a school with girls.

The ability to live life as a whole person, genuine and authentic, without artifice or pretense, is the true gift I received from my Holy Names education, one that has freed me to make choices that weren’t always obvious or popular, but where I was trusted enough by my community to keep my head on straight and do my best to be of service. I feel grateful for that gift at this current stage in life, now more than ever.

Margaret Morgan ’85 Weichert DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) AND ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

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Here, she’ll find her voice

and fulfill her promise.

1075 New Scotland Road, Albany, NY | (518) 438-7895 | ahns.org