Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the past year, Saint Ursula Academy’s Technology Department has been busy making big improvements across campus. These upgrades are designed to strengthen our network, boost security, and make sure students, faculty, and staff have the tools they need to learn and work smoothly every day. One of the biggest projects took place this past […]
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 […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Tackling Poverty in Introduction to Engineering Design Thinking In our Introduction to Engineering Design Thinking, a College Credit Plus course through University of Cincinnati, students were given the task of designing something that could help a population experiencing poverty. Students began by researching three-dimensional poverty and identifying a population they wished to help. This year, […]
Reading Time: 1 minute This Halloween, World Language students enjoyed vibrant celebrations of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Vesper Omnium Sanctōrum (All Souls’ Eve) designed to deepen global and intercultural competence. Spanish 4 and AP students teamed up for a delicious Día de los Muertos collaboration, preparing traditional dishes such as atole, tamales, ensalada xec, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the theatre department this semester, Scene Study (Level II) and Fundamentals of Acting (Level I) are combined! This has brought forth an enriching experience for our students as the more experienced actors are able to mentor and inspire those who may be gracing the stage for the first time. That said, Bell 1 has […]
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 in […]
Reading Time: 1 minute In chemistry class, students are discovering how isotopes help scientists uncover Earth’s climate history. Using simulated ice core samples, they explored how the abundance of two oxygen isotopes in water, along with greenhouse gases trapped in the ice, can reveal temperature changes over time. Students collected data, created graphs to visualize patterns, and interpreted what […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Students in Morality Classes recently took part in a meditation on God's grace. At the end of the meditation, they were asked to come up with a "grace moment," a time they have personally felt God's gift of love and friendship in their everyday lives. They shared their moment with the class and created a […]
Reading Time: 1 minute This month in Mrs. Charters AP Statistics, we introduced the concept of proper experimentaldesign through a fun and engaging brownie-baking experiment. This hands-on activity allowedstudents to explore the key elements of experimental design in a discovery-based lesson they’llbe able to recall and apply throughout the course. And of course—there were brownies forbreakfast, so what could […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Physical Education department is enjoying the beautiful weather God has given us this year with walks to Eden Park. We are also taking full advantage of our Family Fun Days, where families are invited to play games together with their student and the class, followed by a group lunch at Skyline.
Reading Time: 1 minute SUA is excited to be featured on Local12 News this week, which ran a story on SUA’s leadership in mental health and mental wellness initiatives for high schoolers. While news stories can only capture parts of the information we share, this one showcases SUA being proactive in the mental wellness space. Take a minute and see all we […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Ms. Neff’s American Literature class has been reading short stories and poetry fromthe Romantic Era that focus on the natural world, nostalgia, individuality, spirituality, andthe supernatural. To introduce Emily Dickinson’s poetry, Ms. Neff pulled in alternative textsfor comparison by Dickinson’s distant cousin, Taylor Swift. This exercise allowed studentsto explore the ideals of Romanticism through a […]