Ursuline Academy of Dallas Profile 2021-2022

URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS ACADEMIC YEAR

2021/2022

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ounded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters.

The mission of Ursuline Academy is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community.

Ursuline Academy educates young women for leadership in a global society.

Founded 1874 Oldest continuously operating school in Dallas

Total Enrollment (9-12) 850+ Students of Color 33% Tuition 2021-2022 $24,900

Catholic 73% Average Class Size 15-18 Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 Faculty 103 Majority with advanced degrees

Accreditation

Financial Assistance

Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)

In 2021-2022, the Academy will grant more than

Memberships & Affiliations CASE Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education Educational Records Bureau (ERB)

$1,430,000 in financial assistance and merit awards to 198 students, representing approximately 23% of the student body.

Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) One Schoolhouse Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) The College Board Ursuline Education Network (UEN) We are a Microsoft Showcase School.

National Merit Scholarship Program 2019-21: 14 Ursuline students were named National Merit Finalists; 34 were Commended Scholars.

National Hispanic Recognition Program 2019-21: 22 Ursuline students were recognized in the National Hispanic Recognition Program.

National African American Recognition Program 2020-21: 1 Ursuline student was recognized in the National African American Recognition Program.

College Preparatory Curriculum

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses

Ursuline Academy offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum with additional opportunities for elective course work to support individual growth and development. Criteria for acceptance into AP and Honors courses are specialized and selective.

Students in honors/AP classes are expected to focus on new material, receive and apply instruction more quickly to novel situations, be self-driven, and relish and seek out challenges. Students must meet criteria to enroll in honors classes such as academic readiness, faculty recommendations, and standardized tests scores.

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2022 28 Credits are required for graduation: English Mathematics Science* Social Studies** Theology World Language***

4.0 Electives 4.0 Physical Education 4.0 Fine Arts 4.0 Computer Science 4.0 Speech 3.0

1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5

*Requirement: Physics I, Chemistry I, Biology I, one additional science course **Requirement: Historical Geography, World History, US History, Macroeconomics, Government ***Requirement: Same language in consecutive years, beginning with Freshman year

Grading and Ranking Policy It is the policy of Ursuline Academy not to rank our students.

Our selective admission is based on an entrance test, grade school record, recommendations, interview, and application essay responses. Only semesters completed at Ursuline are included in the Ursuline GPA. Additional weighting of 0.6 for AP and Honors courses is added only in determination of the GPA and is not reflected in the numeric grade.

Grading Scale

Honors Courses Computer Science English Mathematics Science Social Studies* World Language *Social Studies honors classes are not available to Freshmen.

Advanced Placement Courses English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Calculus AB and BC Statistics Computer Science A Computer Science Principles Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics I and Physics II Physics C: Mechanics Art History European History US History World History

Human Geography US Government and Politics Comparative Government and Politics Macroeconomics Microeconomics Psychology Chinese French Language & Culture Spanish Language & Culture Spanish Literature & Culture Music Theory Studio Art: 2-D Design Studio Art: 3-D Design Studio Art: Drawing

Standardized Testing Class of 2021 SAT

Middle 50%

93-100 4.0 A

83-86 3.0 B

73-76 2.0 C

Evidence Based Reading and Writing 590-700 Mathematics 540-660

90-92 3.7 A-

80-82 2.7 B-

70-72 1.7 C-

Class of 2021 ACT

87-89 3.3 B+

77-79 2.3 C+

65-69 1.0 D

Composite

Middle 50%

Mean 6 42 602

Mean

24-30 26.9

Class of 2021 Student Voices

Theresa Anne Hayes

Saahithi Kari

Anna Victoria Mattos Lavelle

College Choice: Saint Mary’s College

College Choice: University of California, Los Angeles

College Choice: The University of Texas at Austin

“Serviam has truly taught me to be appreciative of the life I have, and to use my gifts to help others less fortunate. Ursuline instilled confidence in me, teaching me to believe in myself and what is right…to never back down, to fight for the benefit of others, and to spread love and kindness wherever I go.”

“As a student ambassador, parents asked me what the advantages are in attending an all-girls school. I always told them it was empowering.

I felt academically engaged, with higher self-confidence, and I found my place in the community. And I know that there is an amazing network of women who will always support me.”

“One of the most inspiring parts of an all-girl education is witnessing your female peers in every leadership position on campus. This motivated me to become involved. Encouragement and incentive came from both peers and faculty guidance and support. I had a community always ready to cheer me on and point me in the right direction.”

Ursuline Academy of Dallas – Educating Global Leaders

Spiritual Formation and Serviam, “I Will Serve”

Ursuline students engage in a variety of transformative experiences which help them grow in global competence. As they get to know and touch the realities of other cultures, they gain new appreciation for different perspectives and a better understanding of what it means to be a citizen of the world. They also have the opportunity to share a unique sisterhood with students around the globe. Educational and cultural exchanges take place each year with sister schools in Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, England, France, Jordan, Peru, South Africa, Taiwan, and Wilmington, Delaware. Mission trips and global studies opportunities are also offered.

Ursuline education is rooted in the belief that spiritual life is to be nurtured and developed. Students discover the possibilities that faith in Jesus Christ offers through an array of curricular and extracurricular activities including Theology studies, integration of Catholic social teachings in coursework, annual retreats, school-wide liturgies, student-led prayer services, and daily prayer. All Ursuline schools share a commitment to forming students as servant leaders. In the spirit of Serviam, (Latin for “I will Serve”), students and alumnae reach out to society through service projects initiated by students and service learning incorporated into classroom instruction.

Portrait of an Ursuline Graduate Act, move, strive, hope, cry out to God with all your heart…

– St. Angela Merici, Foundress of the Ursuline Order

An Ursuline graduate • Is a woman of faith and reflection.

• Embodies Serviam by using her gifts to learn from and serve others.

• Appreciates multiple perspectives and celebrates the uniqueness of all locally and globally.

• Encourages and exemplifies integrity and resiliency.

• Is a life-long learner who engages with others ethically, critically, empathetically.

• Is an independent, innovative thinker who instigates and embraces change.

• Strives to build a strong sense of community.

HONOR CODE/DISCLOSURE POLICY Students at Ursuline Academy of Dallas are governed by an Honor Code that encourages an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust in our community. As young women bound by a code of conduct, students are expected to answer all college application questions truthfully. When asked, counselors report to colleges all disciplinary violations resulting in suspension or expulsion.

Joy Crystal Liu

Katherine Renee Morsbach

Somto Madelynn Unini

College Choice: Bowdoin College

College Choice: Texas A&M University

College Choice: Harvard University

“The teachers really strive to challenge us to be open and to stretch our limits…my teachers believed I could do anything, and they did everything they could to help me achieve my goals.

In and out of the classroom, all my experiences helped to shape me into a confident woman ready to take on the world and make a change.”

“With Ursuline’s global program, I was able to witness the wide range of traditions that our sister schools brought to share with us. Each visit not only encouraged a deeper understanding of the world around us, but also informed me how to embrace the differences in each culture.”

“Retreats were not only a time to get closer to your classmates but to God as well. The periods of quiet and self-reflection often moved me… the talks given by upper classmen and my own classmates were always inspiring and uplifting, reminding me that everyone is on the same journey, even those of other faith traditions.”

www.ursulinedallas.org

phone: 469.232.1800

School Code: 441825

University and College Acceptances Class of 2021

4900 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, Texas 75229-6599 www.ursulinedallas.org President Gretchen Z. Kane gkane@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.3590 Principal Andrea Shurley ashurley@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1801 College Counseling Alicia Estes, Chair aestes@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1837 Sarah Dornak, Counselor sdornak@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1823 Laura Harrington, Counselor lharrington@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1838 Jamie Byrum, Counselor jbyrum@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1853 Vandana Blankenship, Coordinator vblankenship@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1834 Admissions and Enrollment Management Ashley Rae Mathis, Director amathis@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1803 Registrar Cristelle Elias celias@ursulinedallas.org 469.232.1813

Ursuline Academy Core Values •

Spiritual formation and faith development

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Respect for the uniqueness of the individual

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Development of the whole person

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Development of a nurturing community spirit

• Commitment • Serviam

to peacemaking

(I will serve) as a lived

reality Academic excellence is a hallmark of an Ursuline school.

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Size of Class: 222 young women students College Placement: 98% four-year colleges Merit Awards: The Class of 2021 was offered more than $35.9 million in merit-based scholarships.

Texas

Austin College Austin Community College District Baylor University Blinn College Collin County Community College District Dallas Baptist University Kilgore College Rice University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University St. Edward’s University St. Mary’s University Stephen F. Austin State University Tarleton State University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University-Commerce Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Woman’s University The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Dallas The University of Texas at San Antonio Trinity University University of Dallas University of Houston University of North Texas University of North Texas at Dallas University of the Incarnate Word

Out of State

American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Babson College Bellarmine University Belmont University Benedictine University Berklee College of Music Berry College Birmingham Southern College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Bryn Mawr College Butler University California Institute of Technology California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Chapman University Clark University Clemson University Colby College Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Columbia University Cornell University Creighton University DePaul University Drake University Drexel University Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Emerson College Emory & Henry College Emory University Fairfield University Flagler College-St Augustine Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gonzaga University Hamilton College Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Hendrix College Hillsdale College Howard University Hult International Business School in San Francisco Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University Bloomington Iowa State University James Madison University Johnson & Wales University Providence Kansas State University Lehigh University Linfield University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marquette University Marymount University Miami University - Oxford Michigan State University Middlebury College Millsaps College Mississippi State University Montclair State University Morgan State University Mount Holyoke College Mount Saint Mary’s University New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College Occidental College Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Pace University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Point Park University Portland State University Purdue University Reed College Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College Samford University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Seton Hall University Smith College Spelman College Spring Hill College St Francis College St John’s University Stanford University Stony Brook University Syracuse University The New School The University of Alabama

The University of Arizona The University of Chicago The University of Iowa The University of Kansas The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Oklahoma The University of Tennessee Chattanooga The University of Tennessee Knoxville The University of the South The University of Tulsa Trinity Washington University Tulane University of Louisiana United States Naval Academy University at Buffalo University of Arkansas University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland University College University of Miami University of Minnesota Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New England University of New Mexico University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Southern Maine University of Utah University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Madison Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Westmont College Willamette University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana

Out of Country

Carleton University Franklin University Switzerland Hult International Business School-London McGill University Niagara University University of Prince Edward Island Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus St. Francis Xavier University The American University of Paris The University of Edinburgh Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio The University of British Columbia