Rosarian Academy Lookbook - Early Childhood through 8th Grade

Rosarian Academy is a community where students are guided to grow into who they are destined to become.

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Become a part of a harmonious family.

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Rosarian Academy, founded in 1925, is an independent, coeducational Catholic school sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

As a strong, family-centered community, Rosarian Academy’s administration, staff, faculty and parents have joined in creating an exceptional environment that excels in academics, faith, arts, athletics and service.

Beginning with the Montessori Early Childhood program (up to 5 years old) and continuing through to Lower School (K - 4th) and Middle School (5th - 8th), Rosarian is dedicated to individually valuing each student and providing a secure and safe foundation for life.

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Become balanced in tradition, spiritual ethics and academic excellence.

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Rosarian Academy’s mission is to educate the whole person for life in a global community in the light of Gospel values.

We believe in a Christ-centered community of faith.

We believe each student is a valued individual with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.

We believe that the quest for self-improvement is a continuous process.

We believe in a strong academic program enriched by fine arts and extracurricular opportunities.

We believe that service to others is an integral part of the Rosarian Academy community.

We believe in educating students to make a positive difference in the world.

We believe in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, reflection and action.

We believe in fostering an awareness of the continual need for social change.

We believe in and respect religious, ethnic, cultural and economic diversity.

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Academics at Rosarian Academy provide students with a well-rounded and grounded education creating a foundation for success. With 21st century technology integrated into every classroom, Rosarian Academy’s dedicated and caring educators promote an adaptive and risk-taking learning style where students are encouraged to openly share ideas, ask questions and bravely attempt new things. By guiding students through a highly engaging and hands-on experience, educators foster confidence and competence in each student through all areas of the rigorous and innovative curriculum.

Rosarian Academy offers small, individually focused classes, helping students develop a love for knowledge and an understanding of the world that is unparalleled.

Students are encouraged to actively utilize their special talents and gifts by not only participating in the academic environment but also by joining co-curricular and extracurricular activities. In addition to Rosarian Academy’s core subjects, programs in computer technology, STEM, visual and performing arts, and health and physical education readily prepare students for any career path in today’s world.

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Become exceptionally

prepared for future endeavors.

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Become centered on what matters most.

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Faith, grounded in the love of God,

is the core of Rosarian Academy. Rooted in the values of the Catholic Church, Rosarian Academy welcomes all faiths and inspires students to go beyond themselves. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field or in service to the community, students learn the importance of respecting each other, having a deep concern for the world around them and being humble in everything they set out to accomplish. Rosarian Academy believes in cultivating strength in character, selfreliance, integrity and a sense of compassion.

Rosarian Academy’s administration, staff, faculty and community leaders create opportunities for students to engage in daily prayers, participate in faith-based activities and attend monthly Masses. Building a foundation in Catholicism while supporting a rich and diverse understanding of all world religions, Rosarian Academy incorporates spiritual values in all aspects of student life.

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Athletics at Rosarian Academy are an integral part of the educational experience. Students are empowered to develop characteristics of respect, responsibility, confidence, leadership and teamwork. The Rosarian Academy sports program aligns itself with the philosophy and mission of the school. Under the direction of dedicated coaches, students not only improve their performance but also actively learn to maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.

Rosarian Academy provides students with a variety of intramural and interscholastic athletic opportunities, such as basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis. The unsurpassed athletic facility includes a magnificent 17,000 square foot, full-sized gymnasium, the Garvy Gym, with locker rooms and a physical training room. Student athletes, as early as kindergarten, are prepared to achieve their greatest potential as gracious competitors, understanding how to embrace challenge, enjoy the process, win with humility and handle defeat with dignity. The sports program at Rosarian Academy is designed to teach students to value character first and lead them to become positive role models.

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Become committed to ambitions with dedication and resilience.

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Become inspired to

create in extraordinary ways.

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Fine Arts is an essential building block in the growth and development of students at Rosarian Academy. Gaining a cuttingedge and dynamic Fine Arts education, students stimulate their self-expression and confidence while learning to use their bodies, voices and imagination on a grand platform. Within a wide range of art, theatre and music classes, the highly experienced instructors of Rosarian Academy challenge students’ creative potential in a gentle and encouraging environment.

Rosarian Academy believes in providing state-of-the-art facilities to fully support aspiring students and enhance all programmatic activities of the school.

Rosarian Academy’s 485-person professional theatre is an iconic landmark for Palm Beach County and a stage for students to train and perform as professionals. The Picotte Center for Performing Arts, a multipurpose, three-story building, features visual and performing arts studios with the latest technology. At Rosarian Academy, every student is given the opportunity to discover new methods of communication and explore unique creative abilities.

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Service epitomizes the spirit of the Rosarian Academy student body. Putting genuine thought and care into every contribution, Rosarian Academy lives out its faith in service to the community. From Early Childhood through eighth grade, students learn about the value of becoming a part of something bigger than themselves. Therefore, when they see a need, they are compelled to act.

With every opportunity to engage in service, Rosarian Academy introduces students to their power to make a positive difference. The Early Childhood vegetable gardens promote sustaining and caring for earth, as the fresh produce help feed the poor in the Palm Beach County community. Eighthgrade students visit nursing homes and children’s centers as part of their religion class curriculum.

School-wide service opportunities, which are open to families and friends, occur regularly throughout the school year. Through their actions, students realize that their own well being is strengthened by service to each other and the wider community.

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Become encouraged to

make the world a better place.

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Montessori Early Childhood Program Serving children up to five years old, Rosarian Academy’s Early Childhood program follows the Montessori philosophy of learning through all five senses. Students move at their own pace, as opposed to the traditional group pace. Under the guidance of Rosarian Academy’s highly trained Montessori-certified teachers, children choose concrete lessons according to their own abilities and interests. As a member of the American Montessori Society, the Early Childhood program nurtures the development of a strong sense of self-discipline, motivation, empathy and a love of learning.

Become determined to reach new heights.

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The Lower School Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, Rosarian Academy’s Lower School is a place where hands-on, open-ended activities help to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills. Within small classes, instruction is carefully sequenced to encourage consolidation and cross-curricular connections, while incorporating diverse learning styles. Integrated lessons in Spanish, science, art, engineering and coding enrich the academic program. Traditional Dominican values of community, prayer, study, service, empathy and grace permeate our culture. In the Lower School, students reflect upon and explain their thought processes, as well as gain confidence in oral and written expression.

Become intrigued with learning.

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The Middle School Serving students from fifth grade through eighth grade, Rosarian Academy’s Middle School is dedicated to developing exemplary young citizens with superior academic preparation, moral and ethical decisionmaking capacities and a growth mindset. Through an engaging and challenging curriculum, the Middle School builds upon the solid foundation that began in the Lower School, accelerating intellectual, physical and social growth. Dedicated faculty provide students with an in-depth learning experience in religion, literature, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and Spanish. Exploratory and elective courses complement the program and provide a well-rounded education for students.

Approximately two-thirds of seventh and eighth grade students are Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) scholars. Rosarian students are accepted into the most desired day and boarding secondary schools and ultimately into the finest colleges and universities.

Become a

distinguished scholar.

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Become you

at Rosarian Academy.

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For more information, or to apply, please visit our website at rosarian.org/admissions.

Rosarian Academy admits students without regard to race, creed, color, gender, and national or ethnic origin. We do not discriminate in the administration of our educational and admissions policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs, athletics, and other program.

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Rosarian Academy, founded in 1925, is an

independent, coeducational Catholic school sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Its mission is to educate the whole person for life in a global community in the light of Gospel values.

807 North Flagler Drive | West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Rosarian.org | 561-832-5131