St. Ursula Academy (Toledo, Ohio)
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| St. Ursula Academy | |
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| "Soli Deo Gloria" | |
| Established | 1854 |
| School type | Private, College-prep, Single-Sex |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| President | Jane Charette |
| Location | Toledo, Ohio, United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Enrollment | 610 students [1] |
| Faculty | 74 (37 teachers) [2] |
| Student:teacher ratio |
1:10 |
| Athletics | 12 varsity sports, 4 club sports |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Mascot | Arrows  |
| Homepage | www.toledosua.org |
St. Ursula Academy (SUA) is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women in Northwest Ohio. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo.
The school is known for its challenging coursework and strong athletics department. The school seeks to "empower the individual through excellence in academics, spiritual growth, leadership, athletics, and fine arts." St. Ursula also believes strongly in balance and the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.[3] In 2006, St. Ursula Academy graduates accumulated $8 million in scholarships and were accepted at more than 100 colleges and universities.
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[edit] Motto
St. Ursula's motto is "Soli Deo Gloria," meaning "For the Glory of God alone," and it reflects their heritage and founding by the Ursuline Sisters in 1854.
[edit] Staff
There is a 15-to-1 ratio of students to teachers at St. Ursula. Our teachers have an average of 10 years of teaching experience. They remain current in their fields. Four teachers have earned Ph.D. degrees and 28 have earned master's degrees. Many have merited teaching awards or have been published in leading professional journals. [4]
- President: Jane Charette (23+ years at SUA)
- Principal: Jane McGee (16+ years at SUA)
- Dean of Women: Elizabeth Horrigan (14+ years at SUA)
- Dean of Students: Elizabeth Huebner (10+ years at SUA)
[edit] Block scheduling
SUA uses 4x4 block scheduling, meaning that one takes four classes during the fall semester and 4 classes during the spring semester. Each class lasts 85 minutes.[5]
St. Ursula has 6.75 hours in a typical school day and 180 days per year. [6]
[edit] Programs
[edit] College counseling
St. Ursula Academy encourages young women to seek a college or university that will challenge one academically, stimulate one emotionally, and support one socially. Mrs. Howard (college counselor) meets with all juniors and their parents individually beginning in the spring of junior year (or earlier if requested) to begin the college search process. [7]
[edit] Clubs
At the beginning of each new school year, SUA students sign up for activities from A (Afro-American Club) to Z (Zonta Club). Some of these activities are designed to provide insights into career choices, while other clubs are just for fun.
- Language/Culture: Afro-American Club, German Club, Hispanic Club, Latin Club, Spanish Club French Club
- Government/Law: Mock Trial Team, Model UN, Peace and Justice Club, Princeton Model Congress, Student Council
- Fitness: Dance Team, Fencing, Equestrian Team, Sailing, Yoga
- Academic: Quiz Bowl, Future Teachers of America, JETS, National Honor Society, Technology Club
- Religious: Campus Ministry, Music Ministry
- Leadership: Go Girl Leadership Club, Teen Institute
- Performance: Hip Hop Club, Drama Club, Speech Team
- Special Interest/Misc.: Art Club, Fashion Club, Knitting Club, Video Club, Website Design, Yearbook, Zonta Club, Newspaper, Harry Potter Club, Science Club, Spirit Club, Architecture Club [8]
[edit] Campus ministry
Campus Ministry focuses on spiritual growth and sponsors Lenten Projects, supports Catholic Heartwork mission trips, and plans annual class retreats. Campus Ministry encourages students to reach out by volunteering and helps them to earn 60 hours of volunteer credit required for graduation. In 2006, SUA students volunteered more than 11,000 hours working in nursing homes, tutoring underprivileged children, and assisting with disaster relief. [9]
[edit] ALTA
ALTA (Arrows Listening To Arrows) is a weekly, small group gathering of students, faculty, and staff. These gatherings are meant to be community-building experiences that connect an adult faculty/staff member to each student in a non-academic setting. It is also intended to create bonds across grade levels with all students benefitting from shared wisdom. It speaks to the school's strong expression of Christian values while encouraging partiipants to positively approach and encounter fellow Arrows of different religious, racial, cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. [10]
[edit] Musicals
SUA puts on a musical every year. Past shows include The Sound of Music, Cats, and Les Miserables.
[edit] Sports
[edit] Club sports
SUA Club Sports include Broomball, Equestrian, Fencing, and Sailing teams. [3]
[edit] Varsity sports
St. Ursula has summer camps, a personal trainer, and a brand new fitness room to support its 12 varsity sports, including Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball.
[edit] Classes
[edit] Core requirements
These core courses provide you with 23 academic credits for graduation, out of 31.5 units of academic credit required:
- English (4.5 units)
- Math (4)
- Social Studies (3)
- Science (3)
- Foreign Language (2)
- Theology (4)
- Computer Application (.5)
- Health (.5)
- Fine Art (1)
- Physical Education (.5)[11]
[edit] Electives
SUA offers many elective courses, including Engineering, Film, Speech, Science and Literature, Economics, Geoscience, Computer Web Page Design, Single Survival Life Skills, Psychology, Women's Health, and Minority Voices. [12]
[edit] Honors classes
There are 17 honors level courses available to students, including English I and II, American Literature, Pre-Calculus, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, World History, French, German, Spanish, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music. [13]
[edit] AP classes
There are many AP classes available at SUA, including courses in Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, Human Geography, Psychology, Statistics, Latin III and IV, US Government, and US History. [14]
[edit] References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/academics.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/academics.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/block_schedule.php
- ^ http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/quickprivate/oh/3215
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/college_counseling.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/clubs.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/ministry.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/alta.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/core_classes.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/core_classes.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/honors_classes.php
- ^ http://www.toledosua.org/ap_classes.php
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
| Calvert High School, Tiffin • Cardinal Stritch High School, Oregon • Central Catholic High School, Toledo • Lima Central Catholic High School, Lima • Notre Dame Academy, Toledo • St. Francis de Sales High School, Toledo • St. John's High School, Delphos • St. John's Jesuit High School, Toledo • Saint Joseph Central Catholic High School, Fremont • St. Mary Central Catholic High School, Sandusky • St. Paul High School, Norwalk • St. Peter's High School, Mansfield • St. Ursula Academy, Toledo • St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria |
