About UA - Ursuline Academy | Girls Catholic High School Kirkwood
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About UA - Ursuline Academy | Girls Catholic High School Kirkwood
Discover the Power Within You!
Founded in 1848, Ursuline Academy is a Catholic college prep high school for young women. We are part of an international network of Ursuline Schools. As a nationally-recognized school of excellence, we provide a program for a range of college-bound learners so they may achieve their potential with faith life, academics, arts, athletics, leadership and community service. Our warm and welcoming environment encourages respect for the individual, high academic standards, global awareness and service to our worldwide community. The result of an Ursuline education is a confident young woman prepared for living and leading in a diverse world.
Our welcoming environment encourages respect for the individual, high academic standards, global awareness and service to our worldwide community, resulting in confident young women prepared for living and leading in a diverse world.
At Ursuline we are committed to guiding our students to academic, social and spiritual success as they grow into confident leaders rooted in the Ursuline values. No matter who you are or where you come from, you can find your place within our sisterhood.
"I initially sent my daughter to shadow at UA because of my love for my alma mater. But she chose Ursuline for its strong academic program and for the exciting opportunity to discover herself. There are so many different ways to set yourself apart and show your uniqueness, through academics, different sports, clubs, and the global education opportunities. If a student is looking for a strong academic program and the opportunity to discover talents that she didn't even realize she had, then Ursuline Academy is the place for her."
Jen Myers Ramsey
Parent, Alumna, Staff Member
Discover Your Place at Ursuline Academy
The best way to get to know Ursuline is to spend a day with us. There are numerous opportunities for students to visit our campus. Schedule your personal shadow visit, or participate in an event on campus.
Visit Our Campus
Core Values
Spiritual formation and faith development
Academic excellence
Respect for the uniqueness of the individual
Development of the whole person
Development of a nurturing community spirit
Commitment to peacemaking
Serviam (I will serve) as a lived reality
Message from Ms. Peggy Slater
Read her message to you
here
.
Ursuline's Global Connections
Discover the many faces of Ursuline education
here
!
Graduate Profile
Learn more about our graduate profile
here
.
Recent Graduates' College Acceptances
See where our students are accepted
here
.
Quick Facts & Campus Information
Get school facts
here
.
Learn more about our campus
here
.
Governance and Board of Trustees
Click
here
for more information.
Employment Opportunities
Check
here
for employment opportunities.
Discover the Power Within You!
Founded in 1848, Ursuline Academy is a Catholic college prep high school for young women. We are part of an international network of Ursuline Schools. As a nationally-recognized school of excellence, we provide a program for a range of college-bound learners so they may achieve their potential with faith life, academics, arts, athletics, leadership and community service. Our warm and welcoming environment encourages respect for the individual, high academic standards, global awareness and service to our worldwide community. The result of an Ursuline education is a confident young woman prepared for living and leading in a diverse world.
Our welcoming environment encourages respect for the individual, high academic standards, global awareness and service to our worldwide community, resulting in confident young women prepared for living and leading in a diverse world.
At Ursuline we are committed to guiding our students to academic, social and spiritual success as they grow into confident leaders rooted in the Ursuline values. No matter who you are or where you come from, you can find your place within our sisterhood.
"I initially sent my daughter to shadow at UA because of my love for my alma mater. But she chose Ursuline for its strong academic program and for the exciting opportunity to discover herself. There are so many different ways to set yourself apart and show your uniqueness, through academics, different sports, clubs, and the global education opportunities. If a student is looking for a strong academic program and the opportunity to discover talents that she didn't even realize she had, then Ursuline Academy is the place for her."
Jen Myers Ramsey
Parent, Alumna, Staff Member
Discover Your Place at Ursuline Academy
The best way to get to know Ursuline is to spend a day with us. There are numerous opportunities for students to visit our campus. Schedule your personal shadow visit, or participate in an event on campus.
Visit Our Campus
Core Values
Spiritual formation and faith development
Academic excellence
Respect for the uniqueness of the individual
Development of the whole person
Development of a nurturing community spirit
Commitment to peacemaking
Serviam (I will serve) as a lived reality
Message from Ms. Peggy Slater
Read her message to you
here
.
Ursuline's Global Connections
Discover the many faces of Ursuline education
here
!
Graduate Profile
Learn more about our graduate profile
here
.
Recent Graduates' College Acceptances
See where our students are accepted
here
.
Quick Facts & Campus Information
Get school facts
here
.
Learn more about our campus
here
.
Governance and Board of Trustees
Click
here
for more information.
Employment Opportunities
Check
here
for employment opportunities.