The Rising Leaders Summer Program has been a staple program for Saint Dominic Academy. We are pleased to continue to offer our Rising Leaders Program for girls entering 4th to 8th grade.
Our program aims to develop our young ladies with leadership skills while exploring different interests and making connections with their peers.
HSPT PREP Language Arts*8th Grade only Intensive preparation for COOP/High School Placement Test (HSPT)
HSPT PREP – MATH*8th Grade only Intensive preparation for COOP/High School Placement Test (HSPT)
ART STUDIO Students will learn the elements and principles of design and apply them using paint, pen, and paper.
SPEECH AND DEBATE Students will further their presentation skills and learn tips and tricks about public speaking while learning the art of debating.
GIRL POWER Students will become more self-assured through empowerment exercises and group discussions. They will learn how to maintain a healthy self-image and how to become a positive citizen in their communities.
FITNESS FUN Students will participate in fun activities and games.
STEM Students will use a robust robotics platform to design, build, and program a solution to solve an existing problem.
Field Trips Information
Week 1 | Around the World | 4th of July (No trip)
Week 2 | Under the Sea | NJ Sea Grant
Week 3 | Community Heroes | Police/Fire House
Week 4 | Going Green | Liberty Science Center
Week 5 | The Land Before | Field Station: Dinosaur
Rising Leaders Summer Camp Program: $1,200
HSPT ONLY (8th grade only): $500.
DUE AT REGISTRATION: $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OR $1,100 DISCOUNTED RATE IF PAID IN FULL.
Registration Due/ Last day for discounted price: APRIL 1, 2024 Final payment due: May 1, 2024
July 1, 2024 – August 1, 2024
Monday – Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Thursdays are field trips)
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| “Exploration into the Summer” | “The Farewell Tour” |
| A branch of our Rising Leaders Program is our Field Trip weeks. Exploration into the Summer will consist of (4) different field trips that will explore the world that we live in.
We will travel to the different areas of New Jersey for our students to experience the world that is around them.
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A branch of our Rising Leaders Program is our Field Trip weeks. The Summer Farewell Tour will consist of (4) different field trips that will leave students with a summer to remember!
We will go to various locations where the students will be able to explore their interests and find new ones.
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| Register for Exploration into the Summer! | Register for Summer Farewell Tour! |
| Enrichment Courses
Saint Dominic Academy Enrichment Courses aim to provide High School students an opportunity to strive for academic excellence. Our enrichment courses allow students a unique opportunity to explore their interests, challenge themselves, and prepare for the upcoming academic school year.
Course Descriptions: Foundations of AlgebraSTEMHumanities Research LabSAT Math Prep Mon. – Thurs.
8 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. This course is designed primarily for enhancing math skills, specifically algebra concepts. It enables students to work at their own pace and Mon. – Thurs.
8:55 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. This hands-on program is intended for those students interested in taking honor science classes. Students will learn the basics of Mon. – Thurs.
10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This course offers a foundation for research and writing across a topic of the student’s choosing. Students learn to distinguish between web searches and research. Critical thinking and analysis will culminate in an academic paper of the student’s own design. Students will be shown print and digital archives, and digital tools for high school and college, and refine the use of research materials in their arguments. Mon. – Thurs. 11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. This course offers students skills and strategies to complete the SAT Math portion of the test. Students taking this course should already |
Saint Dominic Academy accelerated credit courses provide students with a 60-hour credit course to excel in their high school progression. See below for attendance policy. (Each class is 3 hrs. per day.)
Course Descriptions: Accelerated Pre-CalculusAccelerated GeometryAmerican GovernmentPhysics Mon. – Thurs. | 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
This course is intended for the student looking to excel in the math discipline. This course will include textbook, lessons, and homework that will give the students the ability to complete HS level Pre-Calculus. Students must have completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to register for this course. Mon – Thurs. | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This course is intended for the student looking to excel in the math discipline. This course will include textbook, lessons, and homework that will give the students the ability to complete HS level Geometry. Students must have completed Algebra I to register for this course. Mon. – Thurs. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This course is intended for students looking to excel in the AP History discipline. Students should have completed US I and US II before taking this course. Please note, we will not offer the AP test at the end of summer. We will provide students of this course with the opportunity to take AP Government testing in MAY 2025. Mon. – Thurs. | 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
This course is intended for students looking to excel in the science discipline. This course will include textbooks, lessons, and homework that will give the students the ability to complete HS level Physics. Attendance Policy: Because of the nature of this accelerated course, an attendance policy is in place to make sure the students meet the required hours to receive credit. Students are permitted (1) absence from the class. Any more than (1) absence may result in the student not receiving credit for the class taken. |
| The College Application
(Rising 11th-12th grade) The College Application process can be stressful, but with this bootcamp we will prepare you for process. Students will have an understanding of the Common APP, FAFSA, and NAVIANCE. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their college essay and be prepared for the college interview.
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Successful High School Strategies
(8th-10th grade) This bootcamp will provide students with necessary skills to be successful in high school. We will review time management, goal setting, and self motivation techniques.
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Questions? We can help!
Contact:
Ms. Alyssa Ruiz | Dean of Culture/School Counselor
aruiz@stdominicacad.com
201.434.5938 Ext. 103
Update for Jan 10, 2024: Due to potential flooding & power outages, SDA will have a 90-minute delayed opening for all community members. Exercise caution for safe travel.
Building opens at 9 AM with student supervision available. Please refrain from bringing children before 9:15 AM.
SDA bus will run on a 90-minute delayed schedule.
Classes start at 10 AM following an E day schedule.
If there’s a need to close SDA tomorrow, we’ll notify the community by 6:00 AM.