Quick Facts
Lower/Middle School
Standardized Testing
· Qualified for Blue Ribbon School based on 2011 Terra Nova (TN) Test Scores for grades 1-7
- Grades 1-7 scored an average of 12 percentile points higher than the Achiocese of Newark's 2012 Median percentile TerraNova score for comparable grades
· 4th grade TerraNova Writing Assessment 2012 Median NP Score: 98%
- 7th Grade TerraNova Writing Assessment 2012 Median NP Score: 91%
- COOP 2012 Scores: 63% of the 8th grade scored in the well-above average to highest stanin in Math and Langauge Arts;
50% of the 8grade scored in the well-above average to highest stanine in Reading
Awards and Recognition
· Award Winning Forensics Team gr. 5-8:2012 North Jersey League Champions ; 2nd Place at Union Catholic Tournament
· League Champions in Volleyball —coed grades 5-8
· Award Winning Performing Arts: Shakespeare Competition at Drew University grades 7& 8
· Recognized as an Honor School by Creative Communications ifor writing program
What Makes Us Different
· Over 90 years of providing excellent education in the Dominican tradition
· Small classes, nurturing environment and a values-based curriculum
· Academic program offered in Pre K and Process Approach used to teach writing in grades K– 8
· Harkness method and room used by disciplines of Humanities in grades 7-12
· Creative Dramatics, Reader’s Theatre and Performing Arts used to improve reading
comprehension and communication skills
Technology and Labs
· Twenty Smart Boards throughout Academy; used daily in grades K-8
- 16 iPad IIs, 10 iPad mini's for faculty and students; Classrooms with Apple TV and wireless IPad II connectivity
· Two computer labs with all new computers and flat screen monitors and three science labs
· Computers in every classroom and six more in library for student use
· Kindle Pilot Program
Academic Philosophy
Lacordaire Academy strives to deliver a challenging interactive curriculum that engages students, strengthens communication skills, encourages critical thinking and problem solving and promotes global awareness, character development, and creativity.
Campus
The Academy is located in Upper Montclair on a picturesque three acre campus a short distance from resources such as the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair Public Library, and Montclair State University.
Faculty
All full time faculty members have Teaching Certificates in Education and/or advanced degree(s) in their field or subject area.
Graduates: All of our graduates are accepted into competitive Catholic, private or boarding schools of their choice, many with scholarships and in advanced classes. Schools our graduates attend include but are not limited to the following:
Lacordaire Academy Regis High School Montclair Kimberly Academy Miss Porter's School
Oak Knoll Delbarton Saint Peter’s Prep Kingwood Oxford School
Kent Place Oratory Prep Seton Hall Prep
Pingry Newark Academy Bergen Catholic High School
Villa Walsh Phillips Exeter Academy Academy of the Holy Angels
Morristown-Beard The TaftSchool Academy of St. Elizabeth
Upper School
Memberships/Awards/Competitions
Member of NAIS and NJAIS
Middle States Accredited
College Scholarships awarded - 100%acceptance to college
Class of 2011 Total awarded a class of 25 students: $3,493,520
Class of 2012 Total awarded a class of 21 students: $ 3, 2231,000
Member of the National Honor Society
Compete annually in the national Mock Trial Competition
Invitational to State Tournaments – Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball teams
CSI Investigation Competition – Caldwell College 4thplace
What makes us Different
Harkness method used by disciplines of Humanities
Accelerated Performing Arts program and Art Major offered
Intersession Program
*Affords juniors/seniors internships shadowing a professional
*Freshmen and sophomores focus on in-house educational experiences
Small classes engaging students and creating leadership opportunities
Over 90 years of providing excellence in education in the Dominican tradition
On Line courses available
Individualized attention
Advisor Program
Tutorial Periods for one-on-one academic assistance
College guidance
SAT prep class
Community service
College Level Courses and AP’s
Approved for nine college level courses at Seton Hall University, Caldwell College and Fairleigh Dickinson University
AP Classes offered in Language Arts/French/Spanish /Calculus
Technology and Labs
· Nineteen Smart Boards throughout Academy
Classrooms with Apple TV and wireless IPad II connectivity
· Two computer labs with all new computers and flat screen monitors and three science labs
· Computers in every classroom and six more in library for student use
· Kindle Pilot Program
Graduates: All of our students attend college. Schools our graduates attend include but are not limited to the following:
Boston College Fordham University Rutgers University
Bryn Mawr College Lehigh University Smith College
Boston University New Hampshire Institute of Art Seton Hall University
Caldwell College Montclair State University University of Michigan
Cooper Union Parsons School of Design Villanova University
College of William and Mary Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York University
Rhode Island School of Design
