St. Ambrose Academy

St. Ambrose Academy is a Roman Catholic elementary school and high school located on the west side of Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 2003, the school's stated purpose is to offer "a classical education rooted in the Catholic faith."[1]

St. Ambrose Academy
Address
602 Everglade Drive

Madison
,
(Dane County)
,
Wisconsin
53717

United States
Coordinates43°4′28″N 89°30′0″W
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoOmnia Christus est nobis!
(Christ is everything for us!)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. Ambrose of Milan
Established2003
PresidentDavid R. J. Stiennon
DirectorJoan Carey
PrincipalScott Schmiesing
Faculty10
Grades6–12
Enrollment97 (2017–2018)
Color(s)Red and gold         
SportsBasketball (co-op), eight-man football (co-op), cross country, soccer (co-op)
Team nameGuardians
AccreditationNAPC*IS
Director of Classical EducationConstance Nielsen
Academic DeanMichael Kwas
Grades 6-8 tuition$7,400
Grades 9-12 tuition$7,800
Websitewww.ambroseacademy.org

Education wing of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Parish

History

Established in 2003, with classrooms at a facility of Cardinal Stritch University in Madison, by 2004 the school had 14 students.[1] That year the Madison Plan Commission granted a conditional use permit to St. Thomas Aquinas parish at 602 Everglade Drive for up to 60 students.[2] The school continues to operate in the religious education wing of St. Thomas Aquinas parish.[3]

In 2006 and 2007 students attended the March for Life in Washington, D.C.[4] Scott Schmiesing became principal of St. Ambrose Academy in July, 2008.[5] In 2009 the school was accredited by NAPC*IS, the National Association of Private Catholic* and Independent Schools.[6] In 2010 the City of Madison Plan Commission approved enrollment of up to 140 at the school's St. Thomas Aquinas Parish quarters.[7] In 2018, plans were announced to move to a new school building by September 7, 2021.[8]

Curriculum

The six core subjects are English, history, Latin, math, religion, and science. Topical studies that follow a historical progression are taught in a four-year cycle for the senior high and a three-year cycle for the junior high. Each cycle's historical topic is integrated in history, English, and religion, with the other courses reinforcing these studies where possible, yielding a "unified and interdisciplinary approach to each historical period." High school students are required to take two years of Latin.[9]

St. Ambrose Academy high school core curriculum
HistoryReligionScienceEnglish
One AncientsThe Church in the Pagan World/LogicBiologyAncients
Two Medieval/RenaissanceScriptureChemistryMedieval/Renaissance
Three America/GovernmentMoral Theology, Liturgy & SacramentsPhysicsAmerican/Government
Four Enlightenment/The Modern WorldThe Church in the Modern WorldAdvanced ScienceEnlightenment/The Modern World

Religion instruction focuses on "the analysis and understanding of the Scriptures and significant Church documents (such as papal encyclicals and the Catechism)."[10]

Reading Institute

In 2016 [11] the school established the St. Ambrose Academy Reading Institute to assist Catholic school students with dyslexia. The Reading Institute coordinates one-on-one tutoring of students with dyslexia using the Barton Reading and Spelling System.[12] The Institute also provides student screening, assessments, and tutor training. The Institute's director is Deb Krebs. Financial support for the Institute is provided by The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities.[13]

In addition to serving students at St. Ambrose Academy, the Institute collaborates with St. James School in Madison, and St. Victor School in Monroe, Wisconsin.[14]

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References
  1. Purpose, St. Ambrose Academy website
  2. "West Side Parochial School Ok'd", The Capital Times, Madison, Wis., October 19, 2004.
  3. "Faith Haven" Archived 2008-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, The Capital Times, Madison, Wis., October 13, 2006.
  4. Wagner, Kat (January 17, 2008), "St. Ambrose students to attend march", Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald, p. 8
  5. "St. Ambrose Academy names Scott Schmiesing as new principal", Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald, p. 8, April 24, 2008
  6. http://www.ambroseacademy.org/joomla/index.php St. Ambrose Accredited by NAPC*IS
  7. "City approves request to expand enrollment at St. Ambrose Academy", Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald, June 3, 2010
  8. "New developments at St. Ambrose Academy", Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald, April 26, 2018
  9. Course of Study
  10. What is Classical Education?, St. Ambrose Academy website
  12. "The Barton System Is..." Barton Reading and Spelling System. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  13. "Reading institute to help kids with dyslexia", Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald, January 26, 2017
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