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840 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Phone: (908) 352-0670
Fax: (908) 352-0698
Email: info@benedictineacad.org

 

Orientation for ALL Grades: Sept. 7 & Sept. 8; Read BA News below for your Grade Information /Registration Information for September, please call 908-352-0670 x100

 

Welcome to the Benedictine Academy website. If you are a parent seeking an all-female high school that will foster the academic, personal and spiritual development of your daughter, you have come to the right place. There are many ways we advance and make a difference in the lives of our students; below are the current top ten. And beneath that are a few reasons why our current parents send their daughters to BA.
                                                                  - Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB
                                                                    President/CEO and Class of '54 Alumna

Top Ten Reasons why BA is the best high school choice for your daughter:

  1. Benedictine Academy offers a Catholic, college-preparatory program (grades 9-12) for young women of many faiths, who receive individualized attention from caring, certified faculty
  2. Challenging curriculum includes a Scholars Program, Advanced Placement courses and college credit courses at Kean University
  3. 98% college acceptance for BA graduates of past 14 years - to institutions such as Georgetown, Boston College, NYU, Fordham, Temple, Rutgers University, Drew University, Seton Hall University, Montclair State, NJIT, Stevens Institute of Technology and more
  4. PSAT and SAT preparation included in curriculum
  5. Laptop/LCD projector/SmartBoard technology in every classroom
  6. Medical Robotics with NJIT faculty and Summer @ the Academy Program for students in grades 7-12
  7. Theater Arts Program led by veteran Broadway actress, Liz McConahay Wanfried and Varsity Athletics including State Champion track team
  8. New interactive science lab opens fall 2010
  9. Exceptional Campus Ministry Program forms young women as leaders, who learn to serve the school, the community and the world
  10. All this and BA is affordable - academic scholarships and financial aid are available

The benefits of an all girls school are improved academics, a more serious approach to learning and greater self-esteem. All leaders are girls and it's cool to study! At Benedictine Academy, young women Listen, Learn, Love and Lead.

Here is what some of our parents are saying about BA:

"The education she is receiving will open the world to her. We have never doubted our choice for her and we see her blossoming into a fine young women. This could only be accomplished by the fine staff BA has." - Art and Diane Abbondante

"I send my daughter to Benedictine Academy because I know that she is receiving the best high school education. I know that she is in an environment where she is safe and respected. I also know that she will leave this school fully prepared to accept the rigors of life." - Sheril Henderson

"I enrolled my daughter at BA because I was impressed that the school is academically established. My daughter, now in 11th grade, has grown to have leadership qualities along with responsibility and commitment utmost in her mind. I feel she acquired these qualities while at BA." - Helen Achariam

News

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Tuesday, September 7th

Orientation for ALL Grades

Please see the information below for your Grade Orientation on Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8....more

Monday, August 16th

Senior Guidance College Meetings

REVISED TIME! Sister Donna Jo Repetti, OSF, has organized the group session for the senior college process, to be held Monday, August 16 in Annex, Room B at 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. for ALL STUDENTS. If you can attend the group ...more

Tuesday, August 3rd

WELCOME BACK COOKOUT PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

The BA Parent Association will hold its annual "Welcome Back Cookout" on Saturday, September 18, 2010. All new and returning school families, students, faculty and staff are invited....more

BA Golf Outing Slated for September 20, 2010

Benedictine Academy's "Fifth Annual Golf Outing" will be held Monday, September 20, at Panther Valley Golf & Country Club in Allamuchy, NJ. Enjoy playing 18 holes of golf on a beautiful 1500 acre, exquisitely landscaped Robert Trent Jones course, ...more

Sunday, August 1st

Summer Reading/Math/Science/History Assignments

Students in all grades should check their Teacher Web pages for the listing of complete Summer assignments. If you have any questions, please call 908-352-0670 x100 for more information or copies of assignments.

Friday, July 16th

Emilie Burke Achieves AP Scholar Distinction

Senior Emilie Burke has earned the prestigious distinction of AP Scholar by the College Board for achieving a score of 3 or higher on 3 Advanced Placement exams. Overall Benedictine Academy...more

Thursday, July 15th

NEW INTERACTIVE SCIENCE LAB UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT BA

A very significant Science Lab renovation is underway at BA this summer.The makeover of our lab began June 21. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to be completed by August 13. A dedication ceremony is planned for September 15....more

Tuesday, July 13th

KUnow Early College Opportunity

Qualified BA juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply to the KUnow early college program at Kean University for the fall 2010 semester. Registration forms and course forms ...more

Tuesday, July 6th

Summer@TheAcademy

Please note a change in the Summer@the Academy course meeting. For the Strength Training Math course, the course meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 6 and continue until July 9 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. ...more

Thursday, June 17th

Class of 2010 Awarded 2.6 Million Dollars in Scholarships

The Class of 2010 has been awarded 2.6 million dollars in academic scholarships. The announcement was made to an overflowing crowd at Holy Spirit Church in Union on Thursday, June 3, 2010 during the 95th Graduation Ceremony for Benedictine Academy seniors...more

Thursday, June 10th

Academic and Activity Awards Night

Benedictine Academy honored students who have achieved academic excellence and/or participated in various clubs and activities during the 2009-2010 year. ...more

Thursday, June 3rd

Class of 2010 Graduation

The Class of 2010 held Graduation exercises on Thursday, June 3 at Holy Spirit Church in Union. Fatima Oliveira Tsiouris was the Commencement speaker. Fatima, a 1995 graduate of BA, is associated with the Mailman School of ...more

Class of 2010 College Acceptances

Members of the Class of 2010 have received acceptances to various prestigious colleges and universities. The list of acceptances includes: Boston College, Providence College, NJIT, Temple University, Drew University, Rutgers University, ...more

Wednesday, June 2nd

2010 Baccalaureate Mass

The Class of 2010 celebrated a Baccalaureate Mass in the St. Walburga Monastery Church on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. ...more

Sunday, May 30th

BA Track Team Wins Non-Public B Group Championships

The Benedictine Academy Track Team won the NJSIAA/Star Ledger Non-Public B Group Championships on Saturday, May 29 at Silver Eagle Stadium in Egg Harbor. (See the Star Ledger Sunday article below.)...more

Monday, May 17th

BA PARENTS ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS

The BA Parents Association (BAPA) held its final general meeting of the year on Monday, May 17. Officers for the 2010-11 school year were elected....more

Thursday, May 13th

BA Sports Awards Night

The annual BA Sports Awards Night was held Thursday, May 13 in the BA Gym. Trophies, awards, and medals were presented to all student-athletes who participated in all of the school's sports teams throughout the year....more

Sister Germaine and Students Attend Rally in Trenton

Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB, the President of Benedictine Academy, along with a delegation of 45 BA students,attended a rally in Trenton on Thursday, May 13, 2010 in support of the Opportunity Scholarship Act. ...more

Sunday, April 18th

Poetry Night at BA- April 16, 2010

A "Poetry Night/Coffee House" was held at BA on Friday, April 16. Faculty member Adriana Pequeno and her Literary Arts Club organized and hosted the event....more

Friday, April 16th

Newest NHS Members Inducted at BA

Six members of BA's junior class were inducted on April 15 into the Academy's chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to Geraline Arroyo, Stefanie Eller, Chisom Emeana, Haneah Jackson, Alicia Onacki and Sara Pereira....more