Reading Time: 2 minutes AP Environmental Science (APES) students recently completed their farm design projects. After learning about the challenges and environmental effects of modern agriculture, students were challenged to design an agricultural plot that addresses some of these issues by implementing sustainable solutions. Certain criteria needed to be met on their farm including applying polyculture, integrated pest management, […]
Reading Time: 1 minute The sophomore Church History & Sacraments classes have recently been diving into the rich history of the Church Fathers to increase their understanding of early church figures and how they impacted the foundational theological decisions of the Catholic Church. One way we did this was creating infographics about the various Church Fathers! Students had an […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health class, students explore various health challenges women face in society by researching, presenting, advocating, and supporting local non-profits. This quarter, the class organized a Pink Out during a volleyball game to honor cancer survivors, raising $575 for The Karen Wellington Foundation, which adds some fun during cancer treatments. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes We often see our performance-based classes highlighted within our music department, such as SUAVE and Guitar Ensemble, but did you know that you can learn a new instrument during your time at SUA? We have more than 80 students in our Beginning through Advanced Piano and Guitar classes each year! These are 1-term classes where […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Students in Dr. Jones’s British Literature classes take a closer look at the intersection between art and literature as they study Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre. While Jane attends boarding school, she completes three intriguing paintings, which are described in great detail in the novel and later capture the attention of Jane's employer, Mr. Rochester. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Learning with a Growth Mindset The Educational Services Program, often referred to as ES, was established in 1982 at SUA to ensure that each student has the opportunity to develop her full academic potential. ES serves neurodivergent learners and students with diagnosed learning disabilities, such as ADHD by providing accommodations identified in the student’s educational […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Students in Scriptures class are studying and working toward an understanding of important biblical figures, while relating the lessons these stories teach us to their everyday lives. Student are currently working on leadership and lessons collages, where they provide visuals to represent biblical characters, important people in their lives, as well as themselves. These collages […]
Reading Time: 1 minute The SUA Music Department ensembles are in their final preparations for our upcoming Christmas Concert in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 4 @ 7 pm. This year the concert will highlight our SUA Guitar Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble (SUAVE), Vocal Techniques class, and individual instrumentalists. For over 100 years, the Saint Ursula Academy Carol Program has […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Empowering Educators: Preparing Teachers for the 2025-26 Schedule Shift As Saint Ursula Academy prepares to implement the new schedule in the 2025-26 academic year, faculty are participating in year-long extensive professional development sessions to ensure a smooth transition. The updated schedule emphasizes innovative approaches to teaching, with a focus on updating our standards alignment, engaging […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Students taking Mrs. Rosen’s Explorations in Engineering class recently wrapped up their quarter with several projects designed to challenge them to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively while using the engineering design process. A class favorite was the ‘Out of this Box’ design challenge in which students had unlimited cardboard, a single roll of duct tape, […]
Reading Time: 1 minute BACK TO THE 50s As part of our 9th grade Honors Literary Genres novel unit, Mr. Hittle and his classes have been covering Ray Bradbury's 1953 dystopian classic Fahrenheit 451. While it is fascinating and a little creepy to note how accurately he predicted the future (AirPods! Reality TV! iPad kids! The slippery slope of censorship!) we've also […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The junior Morality classes have been diving deeper into the 10 Commandments and exploring modern day examples of ways we can work to follow these commandments more closely. One way we did this was by reflecting on the story of the Golden Calf (Exodus 32) and then spent time thinking about the things and activities […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Transforming Classroom Civics into Civic Responsibility - As we integrate the Academy Alum philosophy into our classroom, it is evident that the seniors in American Government are putting into action their role as a prophet. It is expected that our students as prophets “demonstrate civic responsibility, and participate in the democratic process.” Mrs. Mollaun’s students […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Fall has arrived in the design classroom, and in the Design Foundations class students are learning how to navigate and operate the digital software Adobe Photoshop. These students are becoming quite skilled at utilizing their SUA computers as tablets to draw, create, and paint unique designs, all the while increasing their digital literacy skills. The "Photoshop […]
Reading Time: 1 minute In the science classrooms at SUA, students are able to find many opportunities to explore and deepen their ability as thinkers, leaders, nurturers and prophets. In the Honors Biotechnology class, students are using a unique blend of scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills that are essential for becoming both thoughtful innovators and influential leaders. We […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Our Patron Saint, Angela Merici Saint Angela Merici believed we should Live for God in all that we do. She taught her companions that Christ was the center of an Ursuline’s heart. Ursulines ministered to their families, schools, and broader community through pouring Christ’s love and joy out to others. Saint Ursula Academy is located […]