http://www.rosarian.org | Founded in 1925 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Rosarian Academy is the only independent Catholic school in Palm Beach County. Its mission is to educate the whole person for life in a global community in the light of Gospel values. For 90 years, Rosarian has been dedicated to providing its students with the foundation to live life filled with faith, knowledge, and service.  This is accomplished through the efforts of a dedicated community of faculty and staff who work in unison with administration and parents to provide each student with the tools necessary to be successful.  

1. Est. 1925
A Foundation for Life
Preparing Your Child
to Love Learning

2. Founded in 1925 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Rosarian
Academy is the only independent Catholic school in Palm
Beach County. Its mission is to educate the whole person
for life in a global community in the light of Gospel values.
For 90 years, Rosarian has been dedicated to providing its
students with the foundation to live life filled with faith,
knowledge, and service. This is accomplished through the
efforts of a dedicated community of faculty and staff who
work in unison with administration and parents to provide
each student with the tools necessary to be successful.
For 90 years...Faith. Academics. Athletics.
Arts. Community. Service.
A Sense of Community…

3. Rosarian Academy’s Montessori classrooms provide a caring, individualized,
and structured learning environment for students up to five years old. Our
highly trained Montessori-certified teachers lead their students through
challenging lessons that develop concentration, independence, and sense of
self. Emphasis is placed on learning through hands-on Montessori lessons,
investigation, and discovery. Research shows
that children who attend Montessori programs
develop a strong sense of self-discipline,
motivation, empathy, and love of learning.
The Children’s House curriculum is enriched
with cocurricular classes in physical education,
art, music, library, Spanish and gardening.
“Free the child’s potential, and you will
transform him into the world.”
– Maria Montessori
Montessori
T O D D L E R H O U S E – U p t o 3 6 m o n t h s
C H I L D R E N ’ S H O U S E – A g e s 3 t o 5 y e a r s

4. Committed to the belief that each student is a valued individual with
unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs, the
Lower School offers an enriched and nurturing environment where
young learners can flourish. Teachers and specialists work together
as an instructional team to emphasize critical thinking, creativity,
reasoning, and fundamental skills. Students share their learning with
others through class projects, performances, and presentations. The
Lower School program fosters intellectual risk-taking so that students
can develop confidence and competence in all areas of the accelerated
curriculum.
Core subject areas of learning include language arts, mathematics,
religion, science, Spanish, and social studies. Cocurricular offerings
include art, music, drama,
physical education,
computer, and library.
Lower School
K I N D E R G A R T E N - G R A D E 4
Laying the foundation...
“Reading is power.”
– Ed Hirsch

5. Core curriculum subject areas include language
arts, literature, mathematics, religion, science,
Spanish, and social studies. With Rosarian
Academy’s mission to educate the whole
child, wide-ranging cocurricular offerings--
including art, band, drama, music, physical
education, and technology--supplement
the academic portion of a student’s day.
Upon completion of middle school, graduates progress confidently
and successfully into the most desired day and boarding high school
programs and, ultimately, into the finest colleges and universities in the
nation. We take great pride in the accomplishments of our alumni!
Middle School
G R A D E S 5 - 8
A celebration of knowledge...
Middle School at Rosarian Academy is engaging, stimulating, and
challenging as it makes the most of the tremendous leap in intellectual,
physical, and social growth that defines the fifth through eighth
grade years. The program maintains a rigorous curriculum that
fosters academic excellence, while accommodating and challenging
students with diverse talents and levels of maturity. Students develop
critical thinking, writing, and research skills, along with effective time
management, enabling them to tackle challenges they encounter.
They learn about respect in relationship to themselves and as part of
a larger school community. Local
field trips, national travel, guest visits,
and community service extend our
students’ education beyond the
classroom.
“What you believe, you can achieve.”
– Mary Kay Ash

6. Rosarian Academy is committed to the teachings of the
Catholic Church, while being an open community enriched by
faculty, staff, and a student body of diverse backgrounds. Our
goal is to provide our families with an education that fosters
personal and active faith in God, deep respect for intellectual
values, and social awareness that impels one to action.
S P I R I T U A L
Seek truth. Make peace.
Reverence life...one step at a time.
Students are encouraged to participate in the many intramural
(K-4th) and interscholastic (5th-8th junior varsity and varsity)
sports offerings where they will learn the value of competition,
fitness, and sportsmanship. Sports play an important role by
increasing student responsibility, teamwork, and leadership.
Students of all abilities will have opportunities to succeed and
contribute proudly to the variety of programs.
Boys’ Sports Girls’ Sports
Fall – swimming, flag football Fall – swimming, volleyball,
cheerleading
Winter – soccer, basketball Winter – basketball, soccer,
cheerleading
Spring – lacrosse, golf, tennis Spring – lacrosse, golf, tennis
S P O R T S / I N T R A M U R A L S
Art
An appreciation of art not only inspires, but also enables students to better
communicate their ideas and feelings. Art classes allow students to showcase
their creative expression by developing their skills with a wide range of
experiences using various media. Students learn about the elements of art and
the principles of design. They explore art history, discover their appreciation for
art, and learn artistic traditions of other cultures.
Music
Elements of music provide a basic understanding of notation, rhythm, melody,
and harmony. An introduction is given to instruments of worldwide cultures,
famous composers, and great masterpieces. Through these experiences, students
learn to appreciate music. Participation in choral, band, and strings ensembles is
offered to students at various grade levels.
Drama/Theater
Rosarian students experience drama as a cocurricular offering beginning in grade
four and are welcome to join the after-school drama club once they have reached
first grade. Drama students practice scenes working from scripts and engaging in
improvisation. The theater program helps improve, empower, and nurture the
individual and develop a sense of team work and ensemble building. Two theater
productions are held each school year where students are encouraged to take
part either on stage or behind the scenes.
F I N E A R T S
“Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the
heart of a man go together.”
– John Ruskin

7. Rosarian Academy administration and faculty are
dedicated to the encouragement and growth of each
student. They strive to create an atmosphere where
students are challenged, motivated, and encouraged
to reach their fullest potential. Small class sizes ensure
that the individual needs of each student are met. All
faculty are degreed and certified and teaching in the
area of certification.
As partners in mission, we share in the journey...
True to the school’s philosophy, the Rosarian Academy community lives
out its faith in service to others.
Serving those in need is an integral part of life for Rosarian Academy
students. Through meaningful community service opportunities, each
student has the power to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The
Children’s House and kindergarten’s vegetable gardens promote caring for
earth, sustainability, and service as the produce helps feed the poor in our
community. Eighth-grade students visit nursing homes and children’s centers
as part of their religion class curriculum. School-wide service opportunities,
open to families and friends, occur periodically throughout the school
year. Through their actions, students realize that their own well-being is
strengthened by service to others and the wider community.
C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R
F A C U L T Y
The Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
A C C R E D I T A T I O N
M E M B E R S H I P S
American Montessori Society
Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development
Crisis Intervention Stress
Management Diocesan Team
Educational Theatre Association
Florida Association of School
Administrators
Florida School Counselors Association
Florida Theatre Conference
Independent School Management
Literacy Coalition
National Association of Elementary
School Principals
National Association of Independent
Schools
National Association of Secondary School
Principals
National Association of Student Councils
National Catholic Educational Association
National Council for the Social Studies
National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics
National Middle School Association
National Science Teachers Association
The action doesn’t stop when the school day ends! In addition to sports, a wide
variety of club experiences are offered for students of all ages, providing great
ways for them to expand their interests and further their socialization skills.
Student government, scouting groups, drama, and strings are among the many
after-school offerings that provide opportunities for growth and leadership for
students of all ages.

8. We welcome you to plan a visit to our campus at your convenience.
Personal tours are conducted every day that the school is open. Your
time on campus will provide the opportunity to visit the classrooms
and observe students and teachers joyfully engaged in the learning
process.
Admission to Rosarian Academy is based upon a number of criteria,
including a student’s records from previously attended schools,
standardized test results, letters of recommendation from a principal
and a teacher (or guidance counselor), and a personal interview.
All students for grades one through eight are required to spend a day
on campus (a half day for younger children). This experience is of
great value. It provides the opportunity to see firsthand life at Rosarian
Academy. Visiting students interact with other students, observe and
participate in classroom activities, and become acquainted with the
facilities and programs. During the course of the visit, an
age-appropriate entrance evaluation will be conducted.
T H E Admissions P R O C E S S
Applications for admission should be submitted
by January 1 of the year seeking admission.
Children seeking entrance into the Toddler
House or Children’s House meet with the
Director of the Early Childhood Program and
spend time in the classroom prior to admission.
Kindergarten readiness evaluations take place
in January.
Rosarian Academy admits students without
regard to race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
We do not discriminate in the administration
of our educational and admissions policies,
scholarship and financial assistance programs,
athletics, and other programs.
For more information, please visit our website at rosarian.org.
To schedule a personal visit, please call the Admissions Office
at 561.832.5131 ext. 236, or email info@rosarian.org.

9. ROSARIAN ACADEMY
807 North Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.832.5131 ext. 236 • info@rosarian.org • Rosarian.org