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'''Ursuline Academy''' is a [[private school]] in [[Wilmington, Delaware]], which offers Early Childhood ([[Montessori]] (ages 3–5) and [[Kindergarten]]) and elementary (grades 1–5) school for both girls and boys, Middle (Grades 6–8), and Upper (Grades 9–12) school classes for girls. Established in 1893 by the [[Ursulines]], it is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school.
'''Ursuline Academy''' is a [[private school]] in [[Wilmington, Delaware]], which offers Early Childhood ([[Montessori]] (ages 3–5) and [[Kindergarten]]) and elementary (grades 1–5) school for both girls and boys, Middle (Grades 6–8), and Upper (Grades 9–12) school classes for girls. Established in 1893 by the [[Ursulines]], it is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school.
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[[Saint Angela Merici]] founded the Ursuline Order in 1535. Her mission was to educate girls and her goal became known throughout the world.
[[Saint Angela Merici]] founded the Ursuline Order in 1535. Her mission was to educate girls and her goal became known throughout the world.


The vibrant history of Ursuline Academy of Wilmington began in 1893 with the relocation of the Ursuline Sisters from Bedford Park in New York City, at the request of the bishop, to occupy a convent and boarding school on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Harrison Street. This courageous and daunting move by the sisters showed not only their faith in God's plan but their dedication to living in the footsteps of their founder and trailblazer, St. Angela Merici. With the steadfast commitment to and fearless passion for their mission from the bishop, the sisters successfully opened a Kindergarten in 1895 and added a boys department the following year.
The history of Ursuline Academy of Wilmington began in 1893 with the relocation of the Ursuline Sisters from Bedford Park in New York City, at the request of the bishop, to occupy a convent and boarding school on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Harrison Street. This courageous and daunting move by the sisters showed not only their faith in God's plan but their dedication to living in the footsteps of their founder and trailblazer, St. Angela Merici. With the steadfast commitment to and fearless passion for their mission from the bishop, the sisters successfully opened a Kindergarten in 1895 and added a boys department the following year.


Under the leadership of Mother Olympias Gleeson, the school flourished. Recognizing the school's need for additional space, John J. Raskob purchased the Grant Estate, facing Delaware Avenue, and gifted it to the Ursuline Sisters. With the addition of Kennett Lodge, renovations began, and the sisters and their students moved into their new convent and school in 1924. After the purchase of the Downward Estate, an adjacent property bordering on Franklin Street, further renovations were completed in 1927, ushering in a new year for Ursuline's 300 students. In 1955, under the leadership of Mother Maguire, the junior school was constructed in response to the demands of a student body that numbered more than 500. The Montessori program was added in 1964, and the Laffey-McHugh Gymnasium was added in 1980. In 2017, construction began to renovate the former Ursuline convent into a new, multi-functional space with classrooms, chapel, library, cafeteria, atrium, Innovation Center, and more. The Anthony N. Fusco Sr. Student Life Center was officially opened in January 2019.
Under the leadership of Mother Olympias Gleeson, the school flourished. Recognizing the school's need for additional space, John J. Raskob purchased the Grant Estate, facing Delaware Avenue, and gifted it to the Ursuline Sisters. With the addition of Kennett Lodge, renovations began, and the sisters and their students moved into their new convent and school in 1924. After the purchase of the Downward Estate, an adjacent property bordering on Franklin Street, further renovations were completed in 1927, ushering in a new year for Ursuline's 300 students. In 1955, under the leadership of Mother Maguire, the junior school was constructed in response to the demands of a student body that numbered more than 500. The Montessori program was added in 1964, and the Laffey-McHugh Gymnasium was added in 1980. In 2017, construction began to renovate the former Ursuline convent into a new, multi-functional space with classrooms, chapel, library, cafeteria, atrium, Innovation Center, and more. The Anthony N. Fusco Sr. Student Life Center was officially opened in January 2019.
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A curriculum for intermediate girls includes Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and involves critical thinking, problem solving, higher order thinking skills, and creativity and exploration through various forms of the fine and performing arts. This is accomplished through teacher-directed activities and cooperative learning, reading, discussion, varied strategies, and continuous assessment.
A curriculum for intermediate girls includes Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and involves critical thinking, problem solving, higher order thinking skills, and creativity and exploration through various forms of the fine and performing arts. This is accomplished through teacher-directed activities and cooperative learning, reading, discussion, varied strategies, and continuous assessment.


'''Middle School'''
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'''Upper School'''
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Advanced Placement courses are offered in Art History, Human Geography, European History, United States History, United States Government, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, French, Spanish, Calculus, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, and Studio Art.
Advanced placement courses are offered in art history, human geography, European history, United States history, United States government, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, French, Spanish, calculus, statistics, English language, English literature, and studio srt.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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*[[Val Whiting]], former [[Women's National Basketball Association|WNBA]] player; athletic hall of fame inductee at [[Stanford University]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Val Whiting - Women's Basketball|url=https://gostanford.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/val-whiting/10099|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Stanford University Athletics|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Val Whiting]], former [[Women's National Basketball Association|WNBA]] player; athletic hall of fame inductee at [[Stanford University]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Val Whiting - Women's Basketball|url=https://gostanford.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/val-whiting/10099|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Stanford University Athletics|language=en}}</ref>


==Average Exit GPA==
==Average exit GPA==
{{Portal|Philadelphia|Schools|Catholicism}}By most standards, exceptional scholastic achievements are the norm for the school. The majority of senior graduates, further applying to colleges, maintain a GPA of 3.87+.
{{Portal|Philadelphia|Schools|Catholicism}}By most standards, exceptional scholastic achievements are the norm for the school. The majority of senior graduates, further applying to colleges, maintain a GPA of 3.87+.


==References==
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{{Wilmington, Delaware}}
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Revision as of 15:55, 9 November 2021

Ursuline Academy
Address
Map
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilmington
,
New Castle County
,
Delaware
19806

United States
Coordinates39°45′10″N 75°33′32″W / 39.75278°N 75.55889°W / 39.75278; -75.55889
Information
TypePrivate, independent
MottoServiam
(I will serve)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Ursulines
Patron saint(s)St. Angela Merici
Established1893
FounderSt. Angela Merici
PresidentTrisha Medeiros
ChairpersonMaritza Poza-Grise
Principal
  • Jeffrey Danilak (upper school)
  • Ann V. Phillips (middle school)
  • Samantha Varano (lower school)
GradesMontessori 3,4,5, Kindergarten, 5th - 12th grade
Average class size14-1
Color(s)   Red & white
SongUrsuline Academy Alma Mater
Athletics14 Varsity Sports, athletics start in 3rd grade
Athletics conferenceCatholic Conference
SportsCross country, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, dance, indoor track & field, swimming & diving, crew, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, outdoor track & field
MascotRaider
Team nameRaiders
RivalPadua Academy
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Tuition$7,650-$24,965
Alumni4,800

Ursuline Academy is a private school in Wilmington, Delaware, which offers Early Childhood (Montessori (ages 3–5) and Kindergarten) and elementary (grades 1–5) school for both girls and boys, Middle (Grades 6–8), and Upper (Grades 9–12) school classes for girls. Established in 1893 by the Ursulines, it is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school.

History

Saint Angela Merici founded the Ursuline Order in 1535. Her mission was to educate girls and her goal became known throughout the world.

The history of Ursuline Academy of Wilmington began in 1893 with the relocation of the Ursuline Sisters from Bedford Park in New York City, at the request of the bishop, to occupy a convent and boarding school on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Harrison Street. This courageous and daunting move by the sisters showed not only their faith in God's plan but their dedication to living in the footsteps of their founder and trailblazer, St. Angela Merici. With the steadfast commitment to and fearless passion for their mission from the bishop, the sisters successfully opened a Kindergarten in 1895 and added a boys department the following year.

Under the leadership of Mother Olympias Gleeson, the school flourished. Recognizing the school's need for additional space, John J. Raskob purchased the Grant Estate, facing Delaware Avenue, and gifted it to the Ursuline Sisters. With the addition of Kennett Lodge, renovations began, and the sisters and their students moved into their new convent and school in 1924. After the purchase of the Downward Estate, an adjacent property bordering on Franklin Street, further renovations were completed in 1927, ushering in a new year for Ursuline's 300 students. In 1955, under the leadership of Mother Maguire, the junior school was constructed in response to the demands of a student body that numbered more than 500. The Montessori program was added in 1964, and the Laffey-McHugh Gymnasium was added in 1980. In 2017, construction began to renovate the former Ursuline convent into a new, multi-functional space with classrooms, chapel, library, cafeteria, atrium, Innovation Center, and more. The Anthony N. Fusco Sr. Student Life Center was officially opened in January 2019.

Location

Ursuline Academy is located in the Cool Spring and Tilton Park section of the West Side of Wilmington.

Academics

Montessori The hallmark of the Montessori Method is individualized instruction using concrete materials designed to be sequential and to relate to other materials in the classroom.

Kindergarten A curriculum for kindergarten children would include open-ended Language Arts, reading skills, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and an appreciation of the arts, technology, and activities that focus on fine and gross motor skills. Pre-reading and language skills are taught through thematic units, which focus on phonemic awareness and children's literature.

Primary A curriculum for primary children includes Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and an appreciation of the fine and performing arts.

Intermediate A curriculum for intermediate girls includes Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and involves critical thinking, problem solving, higher order thinking skills, and creativity and exploration through various forms of the fine and performing arts. This is accomplished through teacher-directed activities and cooperative learning, reading, discussion, varied strategies, and continuous assessment.

Middle school

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Religion (8 hours community service) Religion (15 hours community service)
Language Arts (Writer's Workshop, Reading Workshop...) Language Arts (...Literature, Vocabulary)
Foreign Language (Spanish I, French I, Chinese I) Foreign Language (Spanish I, French I, Chinese I)
American History I American History II
Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry
Physical Science Earth Science
Chorus, Studio Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Band Chorus, Studio Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Band
Physical Education/Health Physical Education/Health

Upper school

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Theology Theology Theology Theology
English English English English
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies, Math, Science...
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics ...and/or Foreign Language
Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language Physical Education
Lab Science Lab Science Lab Science Elective
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Elective
Health Driver Education Elective Elective
Elective Elective

Advanced placement courses are offered in art history, human geography, European history, United States history, United States government, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, French, Spanish, calculus, statistics, English language, English literature, and studio srt.

Athletics

Beginning in 3rd grade, students may participate in sports. 3rd to 8th graders participate in CYM sports, while 9th to 12th graders participate in the Division II Diamond State Catholic Conference. Sports offered in the high school are cross country, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, swimming, dance, indoor track & field, golf, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, soccer, and softball. If a student in 8th grade excels in a certain sport, she may be able to participate on the high school team.

Notable alumni

Average exit GPA

By most standards, exceptional scholastic achievements are the norm for the school. The majority of senior graduates, further applying to colleges, maintain a GPA of 3.87+.

References

  1. ^ MSA-CIWA. "MSA-Committee on Institution-Wide Accreditation". Archived from the original on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
  2. ^ "Delawarean Erin Arvedlund reacts to ABC's portrayal of Bernie Madoff". Delaware Business Times. 2016-02-18. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  3. ^ Ursuline 2018 Inductees accessed 11/9/2020
  4. ^ "Val Whiting - Women's Basketball". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  5. ^ "Elena DelleDonne joins UD volleyball team". www1.udel.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  6. ^ "Wilmington Native Aubrey Plaza Pokes Fun at Her Hometown on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert"". Delaware Today. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  7. ^ "The Private School Insider". Delaware Today. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  8. ^ "Val Whiting - Women's Basketball". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
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