The Learning Environment is Personalized and Outstanding
- Average class size is 22
- Classes are single gender
All freshman and sophomore classes; 9-12th grade math and science classes - All classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art ACTIVboards and online resources
- Faculty is supportive, nurturing and accessible
Before, during, and after school day - 60-acre campus nestled in the Santa Rosa hillside
Providing a secure and peaceful school setting
Academic Achievement is Emphasized and Supported
- Students are challenged and encouraged to excel
- Student to counselor ratio is 1:90 verses 1:500 in other area schools
- Individualized, four-year college counseling program for every student
- 100% of our 2009 graduates enrolled in college this fall
Awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year
Young Girls Grow into Confident, Independent Women
- Lifelong friendships are established, continue into adulthood
- All students accepted and empowered based on individual abilities & interests
- Faith-based, service-orientated approach to character building
Our students volunteered 13,000+ hours last year locally, nationally and internationally - Single gender environment allows for increased leadership opportunities
Over 40% of our students are active in student leadership - Involved, caring school staff, administration and parent community
Fully-funded, Enriching Extracurricular Activities
- 11 sports with 17 teams and no freshman cuts
Around 2/3 of our students participate in athletics during the year Frequent NCS Scholar Team awards and league championship participation - Visual and Performing Arts
Choir, music, dance, drama, art, graphic design, photography, and more. 6+ productions and student art exhibits each year - 16 campus clubs
- Ursuline and Cardinal Newman students create community together
Dances, rallies, clubs, lunch, service, class electives and upper grade level classes - Ursuline and Cardinal Newman students create community together
