Mount Saint Mary Academy

Mount Saint Mary Academy is a Catholic, independent school that provides an exemplary college preparatory education for young women in grades 9 through 12. As a sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, the Mount is rooted in the values and traditions of the Venerable Catherine McAuley:

• Commitment to academic excellence
• Development of the whole person
• Cultivation of individual gifts and talents
• Dedication to service and the community
• Instilling confidence, respect, and integrity

For over 100 years, Mount Saint Mary Academy has inspired young women to become their best selves. In an ever-changing world, the Mount remains a place where innovation shapes the learning environment while timeless values serve as the foundation. The Mount is dedicated to the education of the entire person, with high academic standards, an emphasis on spiritual growth, and a multitude of extracurricular opportunities.

This approach helps young women develop into critical thinkers and leaders who are prepared for college and beyond. The Mount is a nurturing community in which personalized attention from teachers and counselors helps students reach their full potential.

The Mercy core values - justice, respect, integrity, compassion, and service - remain an essential component of each student's Mount experience. Graduates emerge thoughtful, accomplished, and prepared. Whether they are in the classroom, on the athletic field, or in service to the community, others know they must be Mount girls.

The mission of Mount Saint Mary Academy is to challenge each student to develop her fullest potential in a Christian atmosphere of love and caring. As a Catholic, private, secondary school sponsored by Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and rooted in the tradition of their foundress, Venerable Catherine McAuley, Mount Saint Mary Academy is committed to academic excellence with special concern for women. The Mount endeavors to:

• Offer a varied curriculum that will produce students well-versed in the arts and sciences, capable of facing the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.
• Provide for a healthy, joy-filled atmosphere which will stimulate critical thinking, foster a spirit of inquiry, and promote a creative attitude.
• Create a supportive environment characterized by attention to the growth of each individual spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, aesthetically and culturally.
• Foster leadership, responsibility, and a concern for Christian service as the students become more conscious of putting social justice into action.
• Strengthen the faith of students so it will become living, conscious, and active.

Critical and creative thinking are at the heart of the Mount curriculum. Students are active participants in their own learning in a setting that fosters scholarship, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity. They choose from among Advancement Placement, Honors and College Prep courses. A one-to-one computing environment, state-of-the-art facilities and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio ensure that students develop the skills and confidence they need to excel in higher education and beyond.

A Mount education challenges each student to develop her fullest potential in a Christian atmosphere of love and caring. Students grow in confidence and character as they prepare for college and beyond, making lasting memories and friendships along the way. Four years at the Mount inspire a lifetime of values, talents, and aspirations that forever enrich each young woman.

Mount Saint Mary Academy does not discriminate in its admission of students on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion. We seek candidates who have an enthusiasm for the Mount and who, together with their parents/guardians, will support the mission of the school and understand the school's philosophy.

Mount Saint Mary Academy provides students with a safe, nurturing campus environment where every individual is valued. A proud tradition serves as the backdrop, enriching all student activities. At the same time, modern technology informs communication and academic and extracurricular life.

Each Mount girl is offered a wealth of opportunities to discover and develop her talents through a range of extracurricular offerings. With over seventy clubs and campus organizations at the Mount, there is truly something for everyone.

The Mount experience is rich in tradition, which provides the foundation for many activities and the core values of the institution. At the same time, the Academy embraces modern technology and innovation in the curriculum in order to best prepare students for the road beyond high school.