Dominican Academy is an American Catholic

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for girls located on the

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of the

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borough of

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. It was founded by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs (now

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Accreditation and awards

The school is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the

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, the

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, and has been recognized twice with the

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Award of Excellence by the

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, the highest award an American school can receive."Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test". ''

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''. September 29, 2005. "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."

Notable alumnae

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References

External links

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