Academic and Services Brochure 2020

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE

TOGETHER A CATHARINITE FOR LIFE

St. Catharine Academy 2250 Williamsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10469 (718) 882-2882 | www.scahs.org

TACHS: #215

THE SCA PROMISE Our mission is to prepare young women, in the Mercy tradition, for college success, leadership, and engagement in the world community.

A CATHARINITE WILL: • Walk the world as a seeker of intellectual

and spiritual growth.

• Possess a moral compass that guides her

life’s journey.

• Advocate for educating women everywhere.

• Embrace a global vision of compassionate

service to those in need.

• Face her life’s challenges with confidence.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE We demonstrate openness to new ways of educating and helping each student achieve her potential.

COMPASSION & SERVICE We revere the dignity of each person and we advocate on behalf of the poor.

CONCERN FOR WOMEN & WOMEN’S ISSUES We commit ourselves to be advocates for the needs of women, to value the contributions they make for the good of society, and through education, to empower them to do so.

WORLD VISION & RESPONSIBILITY We commit to the development of a global perspective that values the customs, cultures, and contributions of others, and facilitates a sense of interdependency and responsibility.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH We nurture a spirituality that is rooted in gratitude, expressed in service, and reflects the experience of women.

COLLABORATION We practice skills in communication, cooperation, responsibility, and appreciation for what we can learn from others.

A CATHARINITE

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SCA’s curriculum prepares students for college and successful careers.

Most subject areas offer courses at the Regents, Academic Honors, or Advanced Placement levels to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of every student.

Our signature program is STEM.

COURSES OF STUDY ENGLISH • • • • • • •

English 9, 10, 11 English Honors 9, 10 American Literature* Public Speaking* English Composition* AP English Literature AP English Language and Composition

COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • • • •

Coding Microsoft Office Computer Science AP Computer Science A

MATHEMATICS • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Introduction to Art Drawing and Painting 1*, 2* Graphic Design Fashion and Design AP Studio Art 2-D Choir Yearbook Dance Advanced Dance

PHYSICAL EDUCATION • • • • • •

SCIENCE • • • • • • • • •

Biology AP Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Forensics Robotics Advanced Robotics Intro to Architecture

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Theology 9, 10, 11, 12 Youth Ministry

Spanish 1, 2, 3* Pre-AP Spanish AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature

SOCIAL STUDIES • • • • • • •

THEOLOGY

PE 9, 10, 11, 12 Health Dance Advanced Dance Athletic Conditioning Fitness

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FINE ARTS

Algebra I Algebra II Algebra Honors Algebra II Honors* Geometry Geometry Honors College Algebra Probability and Statistics Business Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB Calculus 2*

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Global Studies 9, 10 U.S. History Economics and Government Law International Studies Psychology Child Psychology AP World History AP U.S. History AP Government

MERCY ONLINE LEARNING Students have an opportunity to earn credits by taking courses offered online.

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Art History Health Music Appreciation

*COLLEGE COURSES ARE OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY • • •

American Literature Public Speaking English Composition

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Drawing and Painting 1, 2 Algebra II Honors

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Calculus 2 Spanish 3

*College courses are offered in conjunction with St. John’s University. Classes are taught at St. Catharine Academy by approved teachers in areas of study that include English, Mathematics, Fine Arts, and Language. This program benefits high-achieving students to get a head start on college, and provides a tremendous financial advantage after graduating SCA. The college courses credit may be transferable to other colleges.

Athletic teams compete in the CHSAA against teams from the Bronx, Westchester, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.

In addition, Cheer competes in UCA competitions and Dance competes in UDA and NDA competitions in the tri-state area.

ATHLETICS

DANCE Varsity

BASKETBALL Junior Varsity & Varsity

SOFTBALL Junior Varsity & Varsity

CHEERLEADING Junior Varsity & Varsity

VOLLEYBALL Junior Varsity & Varsity

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL) • • • • • • • • • • •

Academy Ambassadors Amnesty International Animal Welfare Anime Club Art Club Book Club Bold Club Campus Ministry Coding Club Council for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA)

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Debate Club Mentoring Program National Honors Societies • Mu Alpha Theta • National Beta • National English • National Honor Society • Rho Kappa • The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Peer Tutoring Photography

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Robotics SCA Peer Helpers Student Council Wellness Club Women’s Empowerment

TECHNOLOGY All students at St. Catharine Academy receive a 7th generation iPad, charger, and case at no additional cost to students. The iPad travels with the students for four years. Apps available are Google Suite, Notability, Examplify, Homework, and various apps that correspond with coursework. Students are assigned an SCA email, Vision, and Naviance accounts to access assignments and grades from home.

COLLEGE/CAREER RESOURCES All students and their families have access to Naviance (a comprehensive, web-based college planning program).

St. Catharine’s goal is to find a college that is right for each senior and attend that college with scholarships/ grants. The College Counseling Program includes: • Students participate in a minimum of two college fairs per year • College/career search • Personal essay/resume writing

GUIDANCE SERVICES SCA’s guidance counselors are true support systems, available throughout the day for individual appointments and group guidance classes. Parent appointments are also encouraged and can be scheduled as needed. Grades 9 through 12 have guidance classes. In addition, Grades 9 and 11 have seminar classes.

• Scholarship, grant, and financial aid applications and research • Internships • College visits and interview preparation • Alumnae panels on transition to college life

MENTORING PROGRAM Our alumnae are actively part of the SCA family, serving as mentors to assist SCA students achieve personal, college, and workplace success.

STEP (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRY PROGRAM) SCA partners with several metro area colleges to prepare SCA students for the Regents, SATs, or collegelevel science research courses.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM SCA’s breakfast and lunch program is professionally prepared by Division Food Service Management.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SCA offers two summer enrichment programs: Kick off to High School for incoming 9th grade students and AP Summer Institute for SCA students preparing to take Advanced Placement classes. Each program is two weeks in duration.

HEALTH OFFICE SCA provides a full-time registered nurse. The nurse is on campus each day to care for the students, address their individual health needs, and maintain each student’s health records.

St. Catharine Academy has a 100% acceptance rate to some of the finest colleges and universities. Together, the classes of 2014-2020 earned more than $112.3 million in academic scholarships. See where recent graduates are building their futures: • •

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Adelphi University Albany College of Pharmacy Health & Sciences Berkeley College NYC Brandeis University Caldwell University College of Mount Saint Vincent Concordia College CUNY Baruch College CUNY Manhattan Community College CUNY Bronx Community College CUNY Brooklyn College

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CUNY City College of New York CUNY Hostos Community College CUNY Hunter College CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY LaGuardia Community College CUNY Lehman College CUNY Medgar Evers College CUNY New York City College of Technology CUNY Queensborough Community College

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CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education CUNY Staten Island Delaware State University DePauw University Dominican College East Stroudsburg Universityof ofPennsylvania Pennsylvania University Elmira College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Felician University

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Five Towns College Florida College Fordham University Georgetown University Hampton University Hartwick College Hofstra University Howard University Indian River State College Iona College Ithaca College Johnson & Wales University King’s College Lafayette College Le Moyne College LIM College (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising) Long Island University Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marymount Manhattan College Mercy College Misericordia University Monroe College Mount Ida College Mount Saint Mary College Mount St. Mary’s University Nassau Community College New York Institute of Technology New York University North Carolina Agriculture & Technology State University Nyack College

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Ohio University Pace University Palm Beach State College Pennsylvania State University Perimeter College at Georgia State University Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University Saint Michael’s College School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University St. Bonaventure University St. Francis College St. John Fisher College St. John’s University St. Peter’s University St. Thomas Aquinas College SUNY Albany SUNY Binghamton SUNY Brockport SUNY Broome SUNY Buffalo SUNY Canton SUNY Cobleskill SUNY Delhi SUNY Farmingdale SUNY Maritime SUNY Morrisville SUNY New Paltz SUNY Oneonta SUNY Onondaga SUNY Oswego SUNY Plattsburgh SUNY Potsdam SUNY Purchase SUNY Stony Brook

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SUNY Tompkins Cortland SUNY Westchester Community College Syracuse University Temple University The College of Saint Rose The College of Westchester The Culinary Institute of America The New School The University of Scranton University of Albany University of Bridgeport University of Connecticut University of Hartford University of Maine University of Massachusetts (Dartmouth) University of Missouri-St. Louis University of New Haven University of Northern British Columbia University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Rochester University of St. Thomas Utica College Valencia Community College Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Western Connecticut State University Wood Tobe-Coburn School

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES

An invitation to become a Trustee Scholar is awarded to freshmen who achieve a rank of 92nd percentile on the Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS) examination and meet attendance and behavioral requirements.

Students must place SCA on their list of schools on the TACHS in order to be considered for a Trustee Scholarship.

A Trustee Scholarship is equal to 55% of tuition. Students must follow the prescribed course of study and meet academic and behavioral standards to remain eligible. Students may enter the Trustee Scholar Program at any level.

Most opportunities for financial aid are available to grades 9 to 12 through an application process.

Admission is based on the TACHS and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade school report.

TACHS: #215

SCA also participates in the following programs: • • • •

Be A Student’s Friend BridgeUP Inner-City Scholarship Fund Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

Application for such tuition assistance must be made through the participating agency.

WWW.SCAHS.ORG St. Catharine Academy is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and is a member of the Mercy Education System of the Americas, Inc.