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3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Caldwell is a suburban community at the western edge of Essex County
20 miles west of New York City
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| Main Office Phone: |
973-226-0660 |
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| Admissions Phone: |
973-226-0660 Ext. # 1114 |
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| Main Office Hours: |
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Monday-Friday |
7:30 AM--3:30 PM |
| Summer: |
Monday-Thursday |
8:00 AM--2:30 PM |
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| Main Office Fax: |
973-226-2693 |
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| Admissions Fax: |
973-226-2135 |
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| School Hours: |
| Normal School Hours: |
Monday: |
8:00 AM--2:35 PM |
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Tuesday-Friday |
8:00 AM--3:00 PM |
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| Website: |
www.msdacademy.org |
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| Identity: |
Catholic, Dominican, private college preparatory high school for girls grades 9-12 |
| Religious Tradition: |
Sisters of St. Dominic |
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| History: |
Founded in 1892 |
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Accreditation:
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Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools,
Fully re-accredited 2008
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Campus:
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21 acre hilltop campus which is shared with Caldwell College and the Sisters of St. Dominic
Most classes held in main 1931 Gothic Revival building with renovated science labs, enlarged library with 22 computers, 2 computer labs
New in 2008, a 19,000 square foot Athletic Center with fitness center
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Head of School:
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Sr. Frances Sullivan, OP ‘60 |
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Enrollment and Diversity:
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Dedicated to education of young women from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds
325 girls from 49 communities across 7 counties in northern
New Jersey
approximately 60% of students are from Catholic grammar schools and 40% public schools |
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Student to Faculty Ratio:
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10:1
No more than 20 students in any academic class |
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| Faculty: |
47% hold graduate degrees
Average tenure is 7 years
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| Spirituality: |
Christ-centered values and the core Dominican principals of study, prayer, community and service are the base of religious education |
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| Graduates: |
100% of graduates are admitted to 4 year colleges or universities
Class of 2009 received $7.7 million in college scholarships |
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| SAT Prep: |
Is part of the curriculum for all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors.
Includes weekly SAT prep classes, PSAT testing to sophomores, juniors and practice, simulated SAT testing |
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| Advanced Placement Courses: |
100% are recognized and approved by the College Board
Calculus (AB and BC), English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, Biology, US History,
Studio Art |
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| Honors Courses: |
Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, US History, World History, Modern European History, World Language |
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| Accelerated Math Program: |
Open to qualified students
Enables completion of either 5 or 6 years of math in 4 years
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| Signature Programs: |
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Community Service:
Siena Service is a required 4 year program that focuses on the Dominican life pillar of mission; requires specified number of service hours each school year through approved projects in school and outside agencies |
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Peer Leadership
First semester orientation program for freshmen to help them adjust to the new world of high school while fostering the leadership skills of selected Seniors who facilitate the program
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Caldwell College Course Opportunity:
Thru Project EXCEL, Eligible Juniors and Seniors with an interest in a specific course of study can take courses at Caldwell College for college credit
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| Athletics: |
Sports offered: Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Softball (Varsity, JV), Track & Field (Varsity, JV), Indoor Track, Cross Country (Varsity), Soccer (Varsity, JV), Tennis (Varsity, JV), Volleyball (Varsity, JV, Freshmen), Swim Team (Varsity),
Golf Team (Varsity), Lacrosse (Varsity), Cheerleading
Member of NJ Independent School Athletic Association and NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association |
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| Arts: |
Cultural enrichment as part of the curriculum as well as extracurricular opportunities: Dance, Concert Choir and Choral groups, Band (instrumental ensemble), Dramatic Arts (Fall Drama, Spring Musical), Forensics/Debate |
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| Other Student Life Activities: |
Student Council, School Publications (newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook), Honor Societies, Peer Leadership, Language Clubs (French, Spanish), Campus Ministry, Christian Concerns, Dominican Preaching Team, Social Justice Committee, Other Clubs: Art, Pan African, Forensic Science, Environmental, Film, MSDA Lab Assistant, Key, Spirit, Anime, Book and Ambassador’s Program, Adopt a Grandparent, GAP,
Big Sister/Little Sister
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| Tuition: |
For 2010-2011:
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$13,100 |
| Books & Fees |
800 |
| Parents' Assoc. Dues |
200 |
| Registration |
50 |
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Total
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$14,150 |
We try and limit tuition increases to an average of 5% per year |
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| Financial Aid: |
Some amount of financial aid (up to $5,000 per student) is available.
Distribution is based on need. Financial Aid must be applied for each school year by December 15 of that year. |
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| Scholarships: |
MSDA Siena Scholarships
Each year an award of one full-tuition and two half-tuition scholarships to members of the incoming freshmen class. Awarded based on academic excellence. Are renewable every year provided that student maintains high academic performance.
Doris M. Byrne Scholarship
One, four year full tuition scholarship awarded every four years based on financial need and academic ability. |
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| Transportation: |
Private van “door-to-door” to MSDA may be arranged for a fee based on zones.
Many school districts provide transportation reimbursement for private schools students (2.5-20 miles from school). Can be used for any mode of transportation. Maximum approximate amount is $771 per student. |
