Student/Parent Athletic Handbook 2017-2018 ATHLETIC HANDBOOK VERSION 2017 2018 | Page 8

ST. URSULA ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT St. Ursula Academy is a nurturing Catholic educational community founded in the Ursuline tradition. St. Ursula encourages academic excellence and empowers each student to become a woman of faith, integrity and courage committed to building a better world. St. Ursula Athletic Statement of Purpose The athletic program at Saint Ursula Academy is an integral part of the total growth and education of our students. In a culture that promotes the characteristics of the Academy Alum (Thinker, Leader, Nurturer, and Prophet), the Saint Ursula athlete will grow physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.  Athletics empowers the students to excel while enjoying the pride of competing for her school.  The Saint Ursula athlete is not only responsible to self, but also to her teammates and coaches.  Students, coaches and parents are called upon to work together in a spirit of community to assist in creating an environment in which our Ursuline mission can be developed, witnessed and affirmed.  Together, we continue our tradition of excellence, sportsmanship and integrity.  Through athletic competition our students will learn life lessons to help them live our mission to build a better world. 8