URSULINE ACADEMY
Growth. Values. For Life.
Educating Trailblazers, Changemakers, & Global Leaders since 1893
MIDDLE SCHOOL
OUR MISSION:
Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.
The middle school at Ursuline has taken me from a once shy and reserved student, to a student who has become outgoing and more con dent in myself and my abilities. Middle school is a space to grow with the help of friends and teachers by your side.
- Julia Panunto ’29, Middle School Student Council President
Welcome to Ursuline Academy!
Ursuline is a school community where young girls learn, grow, and are empowered to take ownership of their
their role is in bridging the gap. Every classroom is a safe place for students to explore, innovate, take risks,
moment you walk through our doors it will feel like home. We are a family and a community like no other.
We invite you to join us at UA!
Lisa Clody '83 Middle School Principal
The Value of an Ursuline Education
Extracurricular Clubs
Including: Science Olympiad, ASL, Global, Lego, Art, Math League, Book Club, Yearbook, Yoga and more
$2.3 million 63% of students. 100%
3 seasons
CYM and DIAA
Student to Teacher Middle School.
70% of 7th Grade Students who participated in the NCC Science Fair received awards
over 100 other Ursuline schools worldwide.
WE Ursuline.
Life in the Middle
The Heart of Ursuline
Global Education Program
As a member of a large global network of Ursuline schools, students have the opportunity to connect with Integral Ecology project, our girls are building intercultural worldwide.
Advisory
In the Middle School, our Advisory groups are small
in the same Advisory group and with the same advisor for all three years of Middle School. Throughout the year, we discuss topics that help the students navigate the social teach strategies that help them academically and another adult outside of who they may have for grade levels.
Mini-mesters
extensive
program is designed and facilitated by an Ursuline faculty
Academic Recognition & Leadership
Middle School students have the opportunity to be selected for membership in the Lumen Chapter of the who exhibit excellence in the four areas of scholarship,
Middle School students will use their personal skills and talents for improvement of both self and society and will strong academic records which established the eligibility for membership, chapter members are leaders in many
Language Arts
approach, our curriculum ensures that each unit
World Language
The World Language curriculum introduces students to a them to explore and discover their passion through our Spanish. This allows many students to enroll in a Level II course as a freshman.
recently renovated Middle School Science Lab has a live,
data spreadsheets, and graphs.
Math years. Our most accelerated track includes Geometry in
Why an All-Girls Education?
Girls’ school students are more likely than their female peers at co-ed schools to experience an environment that welcomes an open and safe exchange of ideas. Nearly 87% of girls’ school students feel their opinions are respected at their school (compared to 58% of girls at co-ed schools).
—Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools of co-ed schools.
—Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA,
—Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools
—Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA,
Student Life
Expect More
You can Travel at Ursuline
Class field trips allow students
Students also look forward to Ursuline schools once they are in Upper School.
You can Serve at Ursuline
Serviam or “to serve” is embedded in Ursuline’s culture. Students have volunteer
Step 4 and count money. Step 5
Arrive early on the day of the fair to set up The Green with games,
RESULTS
Over 600 students, parents, and faculty money for the annual 8th Grade overnight trip to Williamsburg.
College and Beyond
100%
Acceptance Rate to a 4-year college
1 to 25
With a college counselor ratio of students are provided individualized attention and unlimited support during every phase of the college selection, application, admission, and financial aid process.
Career Discovery
Raider Block Internships
The Raider Block Internship Program offers the opportunity for students to participate in various internships on campus during the school day. The students earn service hours for their work while gaining hands-on skills that relate to a potential future career. Interns partner with departments including Advancement, Marketing, Admissions, Athletics, Campus Safety, and Technology in addition to positions such as Science Lab Technicians and Classroom Aides across all divisions.
Medical Shadowing Program
College Acceptances
