- Nazareth Academy (Rochester, New York)
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Nazareth Academy Address 1001 Lake Avenue
Rochester, New York, (Monroe County), 14613
United StatesCoordinates 43°11′3″N 77°37′57″W / 43.18417°N 77.6325°WCoordinates: 43°11′3″N 77°37′57″W / 43.18417°N 77.6325°W Information Type Private, All-Female Motto Dominus Illuminatio Mea.
(The Lord is my Light.)Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Established 1871 President Patricia E. Carroll Principal Mary Ellen Wagner Asst. Principal William McKee Teaching staff Sisters of St. Joseph Grades 9-12 Grade 9 "Freshmen add spark bright and new..." Grade 10 "Let Sophomore spirit soar..." Grade 11 "Juniors follow through..." Grade 12 "March Seniors down the line..." Average class size classes range anywhere from 3-25 stundents Campus Urban Color(s) Blue and Gold Athletics One of the Best in Section V Nickname Naz Team name Lasers Accreditation(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] Publication Spectrum (literary magazine) Newspaper 'Gabriel' Yearbook 'Lanthorn' Enrollment Director Sheila Abelein Athletic Director Chris Belmont Website http://www.nazarethschools.org Nazareth Academy is a private all-girls Catholic school teaching grades 9-12 in Rochester, New York, USA. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester.
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History
Nazareth Academy was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1871. It is the oldest Catholic High School in Rochester.[2]
"One chance… often in life we are faced with a defining moment, where the choice we make will help determine our safety, our character, or our future."
The Aquinas Institute and Nazareth Schools are partnering to create a co-educational Catholic school system that seamlessly serves grades Pre-K through 12. The new school system will be called Aquinas Institute and Nazareth Schools. Beginning in September 2010, Pre-K through grade 6 will be located at the Nazareth Academy campus on Lake Avenue. Grades 7 through 12 will be welcomed at the Aquinas Institute campus on Dewey Avenue.
News release as of 2/4/2010 The Nazareth Schools will continue providing its well-respected elementary school program, including a highly recognized Pre-K and wrap-around school care. The Nazareth Academy program at Aquinas will continue a strong commitment to women’s leadership and development. This commitment will be overseen by a position created and staffed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Both schools bring several shared values to the new school system including a religious grounding in the Roman Catholic faith tradition as taught and supported by the Congregation of Saint Basil and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. As private Catholic schools, The Aquinas Institute and The Nazareth Schools, this partnership is an historic juncture. http://www.nazarethschools.org/
Curriculum
The school follows Regent's curriculum guidelines, and includes courses in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, physical education, business and religious studies. Advanced Placement study in Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Global studies, European History, Physics and US Government and History are also offered. Nazareth also began offering more specified courses for student interests that garner credit. Those classes include Forensic Science, Environmental Science, Intro to Theatre, and Music Theory. Students will also have the opportunity to gain college credit from SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry by taking Nazareth's Global Environment course.[3]
Developed in partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology, the Academic Scholarship in Computing, Engineering and New Technology (ASCENT) program is the only program in Rochester designed to prepare women for advanced study and careers in engineering.[4] once Nazareth girl she will always be Naz girl
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Athletic activities include:[5]
- Badminton
- Ballet
- Basketball-*STATE CHMPIONS* 08-09
- Bowling - SECTION V CHAMPIONS 08-09
- Jazz and Modern Dance
- Soccer-SECTION V CHAMPIONS 08-09
- Softball-SECTION V CHAMPIONS 08
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball-SECTION V CHAMPIONS 07-08, 08-09, 09-10
- Weight Training
- Yoga
Clubs and organizations
Nazareth supports several clubs and organizations, including:[6]
- Amnesty International
- Art club
- Band
- Choir
- Dance club
- Drama club
- Equestrian club
- Latin Club
- National Honor Society
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Science club
- Ski club
- WNAZ, news and information via public address system
Associated schools
Nazareth Academy is a part of Nazareth Schools, which also includes an elementary and middle school that were founded as a boys school in 1884. The current building was constructed in 1915, and it is now co-educational.[2]
- Nazareth Hall Elementary and Preschool (PK-5)
- Nazareth Hall Middle School (6-8)
Performance
Nazareth Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the New York State Board of Regents, and the New York State Association of Independent Schools.[4] It is a member of the Greater Rochester Association of Private Schools.[7]
References
- ^ MSA-CIWA. "MSA-Committee on Institution-Wide Accreditation". http://www.css-msa.org/search.php/. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
- ^ a b Nazareth Schools at a glance
- ^ Nazareth Schools curriculum
- ^ a b Nazareth Academy accreditation
- ^ Nazareth Academy sports
- ^ Nazareth Academy activities
- ^ Greater Rochester Association of Private Schools
External links
Categories:- Girls' schools in the United States
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in New York
- Private schools in New York
- Rochester area high schools
- Educational institutions established in 1871
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester
- Schools in Monroe County, New York
- New York school stubs
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