Our Tradition and Values
Our core values have served our students for more than 160 years. Our motto, “Be Who You Are and Be It Well” encourages us to live by a common spirit – that is, to be extraordinary people who live by example.
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Welcome to Visitation Academy
Visitation Academy is a private, Catholic all-girls school located on 7.5 acres of beautiful, enclosed monastic grounds in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Rooted in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, a Visitation education emphasizes gentleness to others as well as to self. We are a Middle States accredited school, recognized for our continued academic success. We invite you to explore the special experience that is Visitation.
Mrs. Bernieri Welcome 2020
Mother Susan Welcome 2020
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Currently Enrolling Students for the 2021-2022 School Year!
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Admissions
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Curriculum
A progressive and enriching curriculum is taught by a talented and dynamic faculty deeply dedicated to our core values that encourages our students to grow in mind, body and spirit. Visitation Academy has been accredited by Middle States using Sustaining Excellence protocol, furthering our commitment to provide a rich curriculum in keeping with our 161 year tradition of educating and empowering young women.
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MEET THE SISTERS PRAYING FOR OUR VISITATION ACADEMY FAMILY:
Sister Jennifer
Sr Jennifer comes to us all the way from Singapore! She is one of our newer members and entered our Monastery Sept 2019. Sister is a novice.
Timeline PhotosMEET THE SISTERS PRAYING FOR OUR VISITATION ACADEMY FAMILY:
Sister Anne Marie
Sr Anne Marie has been in the Brooklyn Monastery the longest- since 1947 or 74 years! She entered as a young adult from Whitestone, Queens.
Sister Anne Marie! The best librarian and I would love her story telling time. I still remember when the library was updated and renovated. We were all so excited ❤️Such beautiful memories.
My husband and I took Sr AnnMArie to Barnes and Noble to pick up books for the Newly renovated library in 1986! A wonderful librarian, teacher and Sister❤️
She was my fourth grade teacher!💕
Our librarian? How is she doing?
I know we had her in fourth grade. What subject did she teach ?
I loved Sr. Ann Marie. She was my 4th grade teacher ❤️😘
Sr Anne Marie has a heart of gold and has been a great source of strength and love throughout my life ❤️❤️❤️
sending our love to Sister Anne Marie from across an ocean! We miss you!❤️❤️
One of my favorites . Greeted us at the door every morning. 🙏🏻❤️
We had Sister Anne Marie for library. She was wonderful
Sr. Ann Marie was very sweet 💕
I had her 4th grade. I think she taught geography.
Awe- dear saint
I loved Sr. Anne Marie. She was my 4th grade teacher. She taught Geography. God Bless her always ❤️
Seem like yesterday. God Bless!
Thank you Sister!
May God Bless Her, Amen 🙏
Sr Anne Marie is so wonderful❤️❤️😊
Love Sister Anne Marie! A smart, loving and kind person.
Sr. Anne-Marie was always an inspiration!❤💕
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MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED
Visitation Academy is committed to advancing excellence and has been accredited as a Middle States Program of Sustaining Excellence. Sustaining Excellence award recognizes high-achieving schools for their ongoing accomplishments in all areas.
Upcoming Events
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