Academics
Academic Excellence with Purpose
Since 1851, St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School has provided an academically challenging education rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions. Our approach combines strong academics with character development, faith formation, and meaningful relationships that prepare students for what comes next.
Through intentionally designed learning environments, experienced educators meet students where they are while challenging them to grow as thinkers, problem-solvers, creators, and leaders. Our academic program reflects the developmental needs of students at every stage while providing opportunities to discover their strengths, pursue their interests, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Rooted in the Four Pillars of Dominican tradition – Study, Prayer, Community, and Service – we challenge learners, encourage innovators, nurture artists, inspire leaders, and empower generations.
What truly distinguishes St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School is not only what our students learn, but how they grow. In a community built on relationships, faith, respect, and belonging, students are known, challenged, supported, and encouraged to become who God calls them to be.
Learning at Every Stage
From a child’s earliest years through high school graduation, the academic experience at SAA-SDS is designed to meet students at each stage of their development. Our curriculum builds knowledge, skills, confidence, and independence as students progress through each division.
Early Childhood | PK2–JK
Young learners build strong foundations through developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.
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Lower School | K–6
Students strengthen foundational academic skills while developing independence, critical thinking, and confidence as learners.
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Junior High | Grades 7–8
Students take on greater academic challenge and responsibility while developing the skills, habits, and confidence that prepare them for high school.
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Upper School | Grades 9–12, Girls
St. Agnes Academy students experience a rigorous college-preparatory program with opportunities to pursue advanced coursework, explore their interests, and prepare for college and beyond.
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Learning Designed for Girls and Boys
Our educational model allows teachers to consider how girls and boys learn and develop at different stages while providing the academic challenge, support, and opportunities each student needs to thrive. Through intentionally designed learning environments, students gain confidence, take intellectual risks, develop their voices, and build meaningful relationships with teachers and peers.
Future-Ready Learning
Technology at SAA-SDS is integrated with purpose. Students use age-appropriate tools to research, create, collaborate, solve problems, and explore new ideas while learning to use technology responsibly and ethically. Grounded in Catholic values, our approach prepares students to navigate an evolving world with curiosity, discernment, and confidence.