Dominican Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls founded by the Dominican Sisters of St Mary of the Springs .
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10 Facts About Dominican Academy
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However, in 1956, the chapel was destroyed by a fire which led to the Dominican Academy Sisters taking many more safety precautions and building an extra black staircase on the opposite side of the building.
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Dominican Academy underwent a major renovation in the summers of 2017 and 2018 which included the addition of two full-sized classrooms, a reconfigured library commons and dedicated chapel space, and additional student and faculty spaces.
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Dominican Academy is accredited by Middle States, the New York State Board of Regents, and has been recognized twice with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.
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Some activities offered at Dominican Academy include: Art Club, Culture Club, Dance Club, Yearbook Club, Drama Club, Debate Club, French Club, Glee Club, Psychology Club, Liturgical Ensemble, Latin Club, Mock Trial Team, Literary Journal, Science Club, The Student Prints, Shakespeare Club, Girls Who Code, and Women's Empowerment Club.
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Dominican Academy is committed to the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community, and ministry.
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Service activities at Dominican Academy include: a week-long service to the Oscar Romeo Center in Camden, New Jersey; a Summer service trip to Ecuador; New York Cares Day; and opportunities to volunteer at local soup kitchens, homeless shelters, nursing homes, and daycare facilities.
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Service organizations at Dominican Academy include Amnesty International, Campus Ministry, Liturgical Choir, Pro-Life Club, National Honor Society, SADD, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.
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Dominican Academy requires each student to complete a certain number of service hours per year.
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