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 2
OUR CORE
VALUES 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 contribution 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.
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COURSE OF STUDY ENGLISH • • • • • •
English 9, 10, 11 English Honors 9, 10 Public Speaking* English Composition* AP English Literature AP English Language and Composition
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FINE ARTS • • • • • • • • •
Introduction to Art Drawing and Painting 1, 2* Graphic Design Fashion and Design AP Studio Art 2-D Chorus Yearbook Dance Advanced Dance
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A CATHARINITE
CAN
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. 6
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PE 9, 10, 11, 12 Health Dance Advanced Dance Athletic Conditioning Fitness
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SOCIAL STUDIES • • •
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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
Biology AP Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Forensics Robotics Advanced Robotics
MODERN LANGUAGE • •
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Algebra I Algebra Honors Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra II Algebra II Honors* College Algebra Probability and Statistics Business Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB Calculus 2* Coding
SCIENCE
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Spanish 1, 2, 3* Pre-AP Spanish AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature
THEOLOGY • •
Theology 9, 10, 11, 12 Youth Ministry
MERCY ONLINE LEARNING Students have an opportunity to earn credits by taking courses offered online.
• Art History • Health • Music Appreciation
* COLLEGE COURSES OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY • •
Public Speaking English Composition
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Drawing and Painting 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.
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES • •
FIT IN, WHILE STANDING OUT
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Athletics, clubs, and other activities can offer important life skills such as teamwork and leadership. There is an activity for everyone at SCA.
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Academy Ambassadors Amnesty International Animal Welfare Anime Club Art Club Board Game Club Book Club Campus Ministry Chess Club Coding Club Debate Club Mentoring Program National Beta Honor Society
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National English Honor Society National Honor Society Photography Rho Kappa Honor Society Robotics SCA Peer Helpers Student Council The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Women’s Empowerment Yearbook
ATHLETICS
CHEERLEADING Junior Varsity & Varsity
BASKETBALL Junior Varsity & Varsity
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DANCE Varsity
SOFTBALL
Junior Varsity & Varsity
VOLLEYBALL Junior Varsity & Varsity
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SUCCESS STARTS HERE TECHNOLOGY All students at St. Catharine Academy receive a 6th 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, and Homework. Students are assigned an SCA email, Vision, and Naviance accounts to access assignments and grades from home.
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.
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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 • 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
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.
SCA’s breakfast and lunch program is professionally prepared by NR, Cafeteria Services, Inc.
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WORLD READY,
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COLLEGE PREPARED
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St. Catharine Academy has a 100% college acceptance rate to some of the finest colleges and universities in the world. Together the classes of 2014–2019 earned over $93.3 million in academic scholarships. See where recent SCA graduates are building their futures:
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Adelphi University 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 CUNY LaGuardia Community College CUNY Lehman College CUNY Medgar Evers College CUNY New York City College of Technology
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CUNY Queensborough Community College CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education CUNY Staten Island Delaware State University DePauw University Dominican College East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Elmira College Fairfield University
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Felician University Five Towns College Florida College Fordham University Fordham University Columbia University (3-2 Engineering) 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 LeMoyne College LIM College 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 New York Institute of Technology New York University North Carolina Agriculture & Technology State University
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Nyack College Ohio University Pace University Palm Beach State College Pennsylvania State University Quinnipiac University 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 SUNY Tompkins Cortland SUNY Westchester Community College
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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 Bridgeport University of Connecticut University of Hartford University of Maine University of MissouriSt. 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 Tobé-Coburn School
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A CATHARINITE
FOR LIFE Admission is based on the Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS) and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade school report. TACHS: #215
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION An invitation to become a Trustee Scholar is awarded to freshmen who achieve a rank of 92nd percentile on the TACHS examination and meet attendance and behavioral requirements. Students must place SCA on her 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. Currently there are 45 Trustee Scholars. FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES Most opportunities for financial aid are available to Grades 9 to 12 through an application process. SCA also participates in the following programs: • •
Children’s Scholarship Fund Inner-City Scholarship Fund: Be A Student’s Friend Program
Application must be made directly to these organizations.
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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.