Dominican Academy
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Dominican Academy is a Catholic preparatory school for girls. It is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. School enrollment is approximately 250 students from the tri-state area.
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[edit] Mission Statement
Dominican Academy, a Catholic school in the tradition of Saint Dominic, educates and challenges young women to realize their full spiritual, intellectual, moral and social potential in a multicultural society.
[edit] History
Established in 1897, Dominican Academy is named for its founders, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Springs. The Dominican Sisters continue to sponsor the school.
The Townhouse at 44 East 68th Street was the home of Colonel Michael Friedsam, former president of B. Altman and Company, who was an avid art collector and benefactor of education.
A treasury of art, including stained glass windows, oil paintings, marble tables, fireplaces, wood carvings, glass doors, and antique furniture, remains in the building.
The Library, which previously held part of Colonel Friedsam’s extensive art collection, has over 7,000 books with special art, literature, and classics collections. The library subscribes to over 60 magazines and newspapers.
Dominican Academy is one of only 278 high schools in the entire nation to be named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence twice (in 1996 and 2002) by the United States Department of Education.
[edit] Admissions
Admission to Dominican Academy is based on the student’s Test for Admissions to Catholic High Schools (TACHS) score [www.tachsinfo.com], grade school academic records, and her teachers’ recommendations. Dominican Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, or ethnic origin.
[edit] Academics
As a private Catholic college preparatory, Dominican Academy’s classes are all honors, advanced, or Advanced Placement level. 100% of each graduating class attends accredited four-year colleges and universities.
With a total enrollment of 248 young women and 28 faculty members, a Student to Teacher ratio of 9 to 1 insures an intimate learning environment.
Students complete a curriculum in subjects such as religious studies, English, history, mathematics, science, foreign language, technology, fine arts, and dance.
Every student at Dominican Academy takes at least two years of Latin. Students must also study at least two year of either French or Spanish.
Electives available include anatomy, art history, astronomy, forensics, logic, and psychology.
[edit] Extracurricular Activities
In addition to the extracurriculars hosted at Dominican Academy, students can participate in activities and events with neighboring boys’ schools, including the Annual Walkathon with Regis High School. Art Club Glee Club Billiards Club Latin Club Chess Team Math Team Culture Club Mock Trial Team Couture Club The Muse (Literary Mag) Computer Club Photography Club Dance Club Prom Committee The Dominican (Yearbook) Science Club Drama Club Student Prints (Paper) Environmental Club Spanish Club
Athletics: Basketball Team, Cross Country Team, Softball Team, Soccer Team, Swimming Team, Tennis Team, Track Team, Volleyball Team
[edit] Cultural Activities
Every student attends at least two cultural trips through the Culture Series. Included in 2005 were a vocal workshop with opera singers and Broadway actors at Lincoln Center and a rehearsal of the New York Philharmonic.
Students are invited to a yearly trip abroad (past destinations have included Europe, Asia, and Australia), as well as to a winter weekend ski trip.
[edit] Service Activities
Dominican Academy is committed to the Dominican pillars of service, community, and prayer. We celebrate mass monthly, and each class has a yearly retreat. Additionally, juniors and seniors have a special retreat program.
The largest school club, with almost half of the student body as members, is the Junior Ladies of Charity (JLC), a charitable organization dedicated to serving the poor and needy. In addition to at least one weekly hour of individual volunteer service, each member also plans and volunteers with group events.
Service: Amnesty International Student Ambassadors Campus Ministry Peer Tutors Junior Ladies of Charity Pro-Life Club Churgical Choir SADD National Honor Society Student Council
