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Physical education courses are conducted at [[Saint Peter's University (New Jersey)|Saint Peter's University]] located just a few blocks away from the high school. Students avail themselves of all of the College's gym/athletic facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, jogging track, and [[Olympic-size swimming pool]].
Physical education courses are conducted at [[Saint Peter's University (New Jersey)|Saint Peter's University]] located just a few blocks away from the high school. Students avail themselves of all of the College's gym/athletic facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, jogging track, and [[Olympic-size swimming pool]].


'''==Athletics=='''
=== Athletics ===

Saint Dominic Academy competes in the [[Hudson County Interscholastic League]], which includes private and parochial high schools in Hudson County and operates under the supervision of the [[New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association]].<ref>[http://www.njsiaa.org/NJSIAA/12leagueaffiliations.pdf League Memberships – 2012-2013], [[New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association]]. Accessed September 27, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.hciaa.com/home.html Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Association]. Accessed July 15, 2007. {{Wayback | url=http://www.hciaa.com/home.html | date=20070927092842 }}</ref>
Saint Dominic Academy competes in the [[Hudson County Interscholastic League]], which includes private and parochial high schools in Hudson County and operates under the supervision of the [[New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association]].<ref>[http://www.njsiaa.org/NJSIAA/12leagueaffiliations.pdf League Memberships – 2012-2013], [[New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association]]. Accessed September 27, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.hciaa.com/home.html Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Association]. Accessed July 15, 2007. {{Wayback | url=http://www.hciaa.com/home.html | date=20070927092842 }}</ref>


Revision as of 18:59, 27 March 2014

Saint Dominic Academy
Address
Map
2572 Kennedy Boulevard

Jersey City
,
(Hudson County)
,
NJ
07304
Coordinates40°43′29″N 74°4′24″W / 40.72472°N 74.07333°W / 40.72472; -74.07333
Information
TypePrivate, All-Girls
MottoEmpowering Women for Leadership
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1878
Head of schoolBarbara Griffin
Faculty27.0 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment300 [2] (2013-14)
Student to teacher ratio12:1[2]
Color(s)Blue and White   
AthleticsJohn Nagel, Athletic Director
Athletics conferenceHudson County Interscholastic League
MascotBlue Devil
NicknameSDA/St. Dom's
Team nameBlue Devils
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
PublicationElan (literary magazine)
NewspaperThe Trumpet
YearbookDominica
Academic DeanJohn Seborowski
Dean of StudentsSr. Mary Lou Bauman, O.P.
Admissions DirectorAndrea Apruzzese
7th-8th Grade CoordinatorMary Ann McLean
Director of Institutional AdvancementKate Lillis
Director of FinanceSharon Buge
Websitehttp://www.stdominicacad.com

Saint Dominic Academy (SDA) is a college preparatory school for girls in grades 7 - 12, located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The school, which is situated within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, and is administered by the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, New Jersey, has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1991.[1]

Statistics

As of the 2013-2014 school year, SDA has an enrollment of 300 students representing Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex and Union Counties as well as New York City. The school has a faculty of 27 (on FTE basis), for a student to teacher ratio of 12:1.[2]

History

Saint Dominic Academy was founded in 1878 by a community of nuns from New York, with the objective of educating children of immigrants. Originally located on First Street in Jersey City, the school expanded to Second Street in 1911. Later, Saint Dominic Academy Annex was created at 669 Bergen Avenue. In 1930, the school moved to three houses on Bentley Avenue. In 1942, SDA moved to its present location, the former Carteret Men's Club, on Kennedy Boulevard where it still remains. In 1994, a new wing, Alumnae Hall was opened. It houses 10 classrooms, 3 science labs, 2 computer labs, an art studio, Media Center, Student Council office and school store. [3] The school celebrated its 135th birthday on October 23, 2013.

Saint Dominic Academy is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.[4]

Academics - Grades 9-12

Graduation requirements

Certain minimum requirements have been established by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Saint Dominic Academy for graduation. These are expressed in terms of successful completion of specific courses and credits.


The Academic Requirements for Graduation include:

  • 4 years of English
  • 4 years of Math (exceeds the NJ State standards)
  • 3 years of History
  • 3 years of Science
  • 2 years of a World Language (Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese)
  • 4 years of Religious Studies
  • 4 years of Physical Education and Drivers Education
  • 1 semester of Art and Music
  • 1 semester of Computer Literacy
  • 4 electives
  • 40 hours of community Services


Advanced Placement

Saint Dominic Academy offers Advanced Placement courses in English, Spanish, French, Calculus, American History, U.S. Government, Art History, Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry.

[5]

Physical education

Physical education courses are conducted at Saint Peter's University located just a few blocks away from the high school. Students avail themselves of all of the College's gym/athletic facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, jogging track, and Olympic-size swimming pool.

Athletics

Saint Dominic Academy competes in the Hudson County Interscholastic League, which includes private and parochial high schools in Hudson County and operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.[6][7]

The SDA athletic program offers an extensive choice of varsity and junior varsity teams. These include cross-country, soccer, tennis and volleyball in the fall; basketball, indoor track and swimming in the winter; and softball and track and field in the spring.

Extracurricular activities

SDA hosts a range of after-school clubs. These clubs consist of a moderator and an executive board made up of seniors (normally) and are elected by the fellow members of that club. It is encouraged to join as many clubs as possible by the school. Some of the clubs that are run are:

  • Anime Club
  • Asian Interest Club
  • DYAC (Dominican Youth in Action)
  • Yearbook
  • Outdoors Photography Club
  • Drama Club
  • ELAN (Literary Magazine)
  • Garden Club
  • Glee Club
  • Hospitality Club
  • Link Crew
  • Math Club
  • Multicultural Club
  • Model United Nations
  • Metropolitan Experience Club
  • National Honor Society
  • O Ambassadors
  • S. O. F. A. R. (Animal Rights Club)
  • Science Club
  • STUCO (Student Council)
  • The Trumpet (Newspaper)
  • Dance Club


References

  1. ^ a b Saint Dominic Academy, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. Accessed January 3, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Saint Dominic Academy, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 3, 2012.
  3. ^ History, Saint Dominic Academy. Accessed January 3, 2012.
  4. ^ School Search, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. Accessed July 29, 2008.
  5. ^ Academics
  6. ^ League Memberships – 2012-2013, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed September 27, 2012.
  7. ^ Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed July 15, 2007. Template:Wayback

External links

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