Saint Dominic Academy is one of the oldest independent secondary schools in New Jersey. It was founded in 1878 on First Street in Jersey City, the "downtown" area which was to remain for many years a gateway for immigrants and a starting community for their life in America.
Saint Dominic's itself was founded by immigrants, Dominican Sisters originally from Bavaria who came to the New York area in the 1850's to help meet the educational needs of the children of German immigrants.With the success of the early school and population shifts within the city, the Academy moved to larger quarters on Bergen Avenue in 1915, then to three houses on Bentley Avenue in 1930.
Saint Dominic's itself was founded by immigrants, Dominican Sisters originally from Bavaria who came to the New York area in the 1850's to help meet the educational needs of the children of German immigrants.With the success of the early school and population shifts within the city, the Academy moved to larger quarters on Bergen Avenue in 1915, then to three houses on Bentley Avenue in 1930.
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Saint Dominic Academy, an independent, Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 7-12, has been empowering young women for leadership since 1878. Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, NJ, Saint Dominic Academy is rooted in Christian values but proudly embraces its richly diverse community of learners.
Saint Dominic Academy, a community of academic excellence, empowers women for leadership in our global society. Rooted in Christian values, this Catholic Institution embraces the diversity of its constituents promoting unity through understanding and education. Founded in 1878, Saint Dominic Academy of Jersey City offers young women a strong intellectual and moral foundation.
Let me tell you about the Saint Dominic Academy that I know and want to share with you. It is a school where you will receive an outstanding college preparatory education amongst a richly diverse community of learners. You will be part of a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. And, in a nurturing and supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to discover who you are and what you want to be!
Saint Dominic Academy, a college-preparatory high school operating under a single curriculum, grants the same type of diploma to all students. Through proper planning each student should be able to develop a program of studies which relates to her abilities, interests, goals and ambitions. We are anxious that every student make the most of her selection of courses, and we have established a counseling system for this purpose.
The SDA English Department provides a thorough language arts experience to all students, emphasizing reading, writing, vocabulary and the spoken word. Students learn research and critical thinking skills as well. All students are required to complete 20 credits (4years) of English. Freshman English requires students to read the different genres of writing, and engage in the various modes of writing.
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Giselle Diaz
Jan 26, 2017
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I am an alumnus of St. Dominic Academy and now my daughter is a freshman. This all-girl school is not only about great academics, they also instill values and emphasize self confidence and self-empowerment both in the classroom and in after school activities and sports. Proud to be part of the sisterhood.
Kelley Smith
Dec 27, 2016
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Lisa McIntyre
Sep 12, 2016
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My daughter had an exceptional experience attending four years of high school at SDA. She and her fellow sisters will be lifelong friends, it is clear! She attends Villanova, and among her closest group there are Georgetown, USC, Fairfield attendees to name a few. More than receiving an outstanding education, she had the opportunity to be a true leader, participate in some very cool new experiences and meet some amazing people. I cannot imagine anything that could have been better for her.
J. Bailey
Jun 26, 2016
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I am one of those mothers who started to research schools the day I found out I was pregnant. From my research St. Dominic Academy always turned out to be best high school option based off educational standard, student readiness for college, leadership qualities, diversity and most importantly the ROI for the tuition invested. Luckily for me, my daughter also fell in love with the school when she shadowed students during her 'freshman for a day' visits. I am extremely pleased that my daughter attends St. Dom's as I wholeheartedly believe it is the best high school option in the surrounding areas
