Academics

The educational philosophy at the Mount is built upon the mission, charism and tradition of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Teachers and students alike are challenged to dream big and journey deep and to always serve the dear neighbor with joy and openness.

Choosing the Mount means distinctive opportunities that empower students to boldly lead. A personalized and dynamic curriculum allows the young women in our care to engage in collaborative STEM learning, participate in college-level courses, serve others while gaining research experience—and much more.

Our curriculum consists of a wide array of core classes that engage students while also affording them the opportunity to pursue their interests more deeply within our college-style block scheduling. The academic program consists of both regular college preparatory and honors or Advanced Placement classes.

More About the Mount's College-style Block Scheduling

Our collegiate-inspired block scheduling has become a definitive part of a distinctive Mount education, having operated on this schedule for more than 20 years.
Traditionally, a high school student takes eight 40 minute classes every day, all school year. At the Mount, we redistribute that time in order to give our students a comprehensive and engaging education.
Modeling college schedules, the Mount school year is divided into two semesters and classes are held in four 80 minute blocks for each half of the school year.
Students take 4-5 subjects per semester for a total of 8-10 subjects per school year. Most AP courses are held in an intensive block on alternating days for the length of the entire school year.

What students say about the Block:

"The block schedule is so helpful because you're able to check your homework, ask your teacher questions and collaborate with your classmates in ways that help you to delve deeper into subjects. It also helps because you're not reteaching yourself lessons at home — you actually learn a complete lesson in your 80 minute block. I love the block!

-Senior Student

Learn more about the mount's curriculum

WHAT MAKES THE MOUNT DISTINCT?

Foundation for Success

Students flourish in a learning community that challenges and inspires young women to dream big and journey deep, to lead with compassion and to seek God in themselves and others.
The Learning Team at MSJA serves a range of learners with research-based, inclusive methods to help with time management and build lifelong strategies and skills.
College Counselors help grade 10-12 students to explore their passions and goals in order to find a right-fit institution of higher learning.
School Counselors partner with students one-on-one from the first to their last days of their Mount experience to focus on social and emotional learning.
Young women at the Mount develop skills around self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building and responsible decision-making.

Robust Academics

Dedicated Faculty with expertise and experience in their disciplines.
College-style scheduling with 80 minute classes, provide collaborative, impactful, engaging and flexible teaching and learning for peers and educators.
Women as Founders Seminar: A mission-aligned course where students select a research project centered around a social issue of personal significance.
Integrated math and science curriculum where teachers collaborate to effectively teach the subjects with an interdisciplinary approach.
Unique offerings such as Principles of Engineering and Design; Print and Broadcast Journalism courses.
One of a few schools nationwide that offers both AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science.

Community Led by Faith

Following the Sisters of Saint Joseph tradition, students are unifiers who support their peers in all their endeavors.
A strong and resilient community built with active inclusive love.
Daily Advisory time with adult and student leaders—a space where there is an intentional focus on Academics, Mission, Community and Clubs.
Students attend mission-focused and faith-centered retreats throughout their years at the Mount.

Limitless Learning

The academic excellence that the Mount is known for extends throughout the entire school community.
Young women at the Mount are consistently engaged in co-curricular programming—student societies, activities and clubs are inclusive of interests such as service, music, visual art, Robotics, and much more.
The Mount Fine Arts program teaches technique and skill while allowing each students to discover their own uniquely creative voice.
The acclaimed Mount Athletics program offers 13 sports that instill qualities of leadership, confidence, sisterhood and strength.

Areas of Study

Health & Physical Education

Business & Technology