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President's Message

Welcome from the President

Sr. Patricia Wolf, RSM ‘62

 

Whether this is your first visit to the SCA website, or one of many, a very warm welcome to you!

Let me tell you about St. Catharine Academy.  SCA was founded by the Sisters of Mercy  in 1889 in Manhattan.  We moved to the Bronx campus on Williamsbridge Road in 1952.  We are a Catholic, college preparatory, secondary school in the Mercy tradition.  We are accredited by the Middle States Association for Colleges and Secondary Schools.  Our students earn either a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma.  In 2009, 96 percent went on to college.

Enrollment remains strong.  For the 2009-2010 school year we welcomed 190 students to Grade 9.  The total student body is 720.  Our students take pride in knowing that their teachers want them and expect them to succeed.  It is not unusual to find teachers helping students at 7:00 am!

Preparation for college begins on the first day of class.  The academic program is designed so that students achieve their personal best.  They may take Regents, Honors, or one of our nine Advanced Placement courses.  Colleges, however, are also interested in student activities and accomplishments beyond the classroom. SCA offers a wide range of clubs and athletics to round out their high school experience.

Every Catharinite engages in service projects.  It is part of Catholic faith formation and integral to the Mercy spirit.

We are proud of the recognitions we received in 2009.  Here are a few:

  • Recognition by the United States House of Representatives for our work to alleviate suffering in the Congo.
  • Award winning essay by Samantha Medina ’10 earned her New York City “Police Commissioner for a Day”.
  • Varsity volleyball won first place in Catholic High School Athletic Association, Division A.
  • JV Cheerleaders placed 14th in the Nation.

So, spend a few minutes with us on our website and find out more about us.  Browse and let us know if you found it informative and easy to navigate.  Did you find what you were looking for?  If not, let us know. Our website is updated regularly, so come back often.

Thank you for visiting.  And once again, welcome!