High School (8-12)
Every girl shines in our sisterhood.
AT URSULINE, WE GET EACH OTHER. WE COME FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, SHARE DIFFERENT BELIEFS AND BRING DIFFERENT TALENTS TO THE TABLE.
It’s the kind of sisterhood that unleashes the power within each girl — the courage to take risks, wrestle with mistakes and find new solutions, and articulate her own ideas.
High school is the time to step up. Try new things. Go head to head with different points of view. Make mistakes. And find a place to shine.
QUICK FACTS
3%
of Ursuline seniors named National Merit Scholars since 2012
11
APs including the city's first all-girls' APs in music theory and computer science
25+
Clubs from Queen's Players to Fitness Club
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
HONORS-LEVEL COURSES
Specialize in one subject area or qualify for the full honors program. We offer honors-level courses in math, science, social studies, English, and foreign language.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Learn French, Latin, Spanish, or American Sign Language with two consecutive years of foreign language instruction.
PROJECT-BASED STEM
Girls take courses in design and modeling, automation and robotics, engineering and design, app creation and computer science.
FINE ARTS ELECTIVES
Choose from drawing, painting, sculpting, piano, orchestra, choral music, dance, theater.
NOCCA
Expand your artistic talents and take classes in NOCCA’s part-time creative arts program.
DUAL-ENROLLMENT
Earn college credits through dual-enrollment courses with certified professors: English, Advanced Math, World Religions, Psychology, and Intro to Mass Comm.
RALLY
Each grade plans for months to compete against each other in this annual spirit tradition.
CLUB TIME
Spend dedicated time each day after lunch to join everything from Student Council to the Diversity of Women.
SERVICE LEARNING
Building on our motto "I will serve," students focus on a specific service area each year from the elderly to environmental ethics.
COUNSELING
Get expert guidance on making your college and career decisions.
COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Play more than one: basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track, gymnastics, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
TOP FACILITIES
State-of-the-art auditorium, dance/yoga studio, weight room, cardio room, two athletic courts, indoor elevated track, softball field, batting cage, and two tennis courts.
STEM + ARTS
At Ursuline, STEM and the arts are equal partners in powering our girls’ education. We believe that creative thinking–a key to 21st century success–is best nurtured when young brains explore both analytical and imaginative ideas. We meet students where they are and challenge them to reach their highest abilities.
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Play a different instrument each year
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Act, write, and design sets for plays
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Create models using 3-D printers
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Play alongside the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
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Photograph, film, paint, sculpt, draw, and make prints
WRITE plays, design sets, manage lights, and perform your own show in our state-of-the-art theatre.
PORTRAY an important woman from history and analyze her impact — from Janis Joplin to Marsha Clark to Maya Angelou.
SHOOT photos in the style of Mother St. Croix, a trailblazing Ursuline sister and America’s first female photographer.
APPROACH music composition like a mathematical code, following Beethoven’s lead.
BUILD a robot and code it to pick up and carry a ball autonomously.
PROGRAM your own calculator in computer science class.
CREATE a complete water filtration system to be utilized by a Peruvian community in need of clean drinking water.
DESIGN and test prototype sails on Lake Pontchartrain to be used by Haitian fishermen to catch more fish and feed their families.
ELECTIVES
Language
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American Sign Language I & II
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Latin IV H
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French IV H
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Spanish IV H
Music
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Piano I - IV
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Choir
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Orchestra
Fine Arts
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Art I
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Art II
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Art III - 2D
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Art III - 3D
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Art IV
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Art IV - Special Project
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AP Studio Art - Drawing
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AP Studio Art - 2D Design
Theatre
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Theatre I - IV
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Dance I & II
Other
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Adult Responsibilities
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Mass Comm DE
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Yearbook
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ACT Prep
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Creative Writing
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STEM for Others
NOCCA Partnership
Expand your artistic talents in NOCCA’s part-time creative arts program.
EXTRACURRICULARS + CLUBS
At Ursuline Academy, we give girls the opportunities to discover who they want to be. With so many different clubs and activities, Ursuline girls have the chance to try something new, find their passions, and make lifelong friends along the way.
Honor Societies
- Mu Alpha Theta
- National Art Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
Performing Arts
- Chorus
- Orchestra
- Piano
- Spring Musical
Special Interests
- African American Studies
- Ambassadors
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Diversity of Women
- Fiber Arts
- Fitness Club
- Gardening Club
- Key Club
- Music Club
- NOLA Pets
- Operation Donation
- Peer Ministry
- Queen’s Players
- Retreat Team
- Social Media Club
- Spanish Club
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council
- Teens for Life
- Wellness Squad
- Writing Club
- Yearbook
Athletics
At Ursuline, girls are encouraged to play more than one sport! Learn from top coaches and train in state-of-the-art facilities, including dance/yoga studio, weight room, cardio room, two athletic courts, indoor elevated track, softball field, batting cage, and two tennis courts.
Head Coach: Danielle McAllister
IG: @uanola_basketball
Head Coach: Ariel Alexander
Asst. Coach: Kellie Turner
IG: @ua.cheer
Head Coach: Ariel Alexander
Asst. Coach: Kellie Turner
IG: @ua.cheer
Head Coach: Christina Schlaudecker
IG: @uanola_xc
Head Coach: Kyle Albright
IG: @uanolagolf
Head Coach: Sarah Gunn
Head Coach: Gordon McKee
Head Coach: Italia Moore
Asst. Coach: Sarah S. || Technique Coach Luke L.
IG: @ualionettes
Head Coach: Kevin Gunn
IG: @uanolasailingteam
Head Coach: Rusty Long
IG: @uasoftball_nola
Head Coach: Brenna Spell
IG: @uanolaswim
Head Coach: Mark Jacobs
IG: @uanola_tennis
Head Coach: Maggie Thompson
Assistant Coach: Olivia Boudreaux
IG: @uanola_volleyball
Note: In order for a student to practice or participate in Ursuline Academy Athletics, the student must submit all paperwork to their head coach prior to the start of the season. Forms may be found on the Parents Page.
Help and Support
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING
Students receive a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses their emotional, social, career development, and academic needs. Counselors collaborate with administration, parents and other stakeholders to implement interventions and guidance which will address the various needs of the students. Throughout the year students meet with the counselors for individual and group sessions, as well as classroom guidance lessons. The Department also provides assistance through the following:
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Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Presentations
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Adjustment support and implementation
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Outside provider referrals
COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING
Ursuline Academy is committed to supporting our students as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and chart a course towards fulfilling their educational and career goals. From personalized one-on-one sessions to informative workshops and seminars, students are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to prepare standout applications. The process includes:
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Personal meetings to discuss applying to colleges
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Help with putting together applications
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Standardized test preparation
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Practice with writing college essays (in English classes)
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Participation in the College Fairs
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Interviews with college representatives visiting Ursuline
Ursuline provides ninth and tenth graders, along with eight graders in advanced classes with test preparation resources such as the award-winning Ray Dass SARA program in their Math and English classes.
Learn more here.
WHERE OUR GRADS GO
Class of 2024
- Colorado State University
- Delgado Community College
- Drexel University
- Howard University
- Louisiana State University
- Loyola University New Orleans
- Mississippi State University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Paul Mitchell Hair & Beauty School
- Pennsylvania State University
- Prairie View A&M University
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- Spring Hill College
- Trinity University
- University of Holy Cross
- University of Houston
- University of Louisiana Lafayette
- University of South Alabama
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Virginia Tech University
- Xavier University of Louisiana