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Information for New Students

We are excited to welcome new families to our community for the 2026-2027 school year! 

We have gathered the information that we think you will find most helpful as you prepare for your transition to the Mount community. You'll find health forms and transportation information and much more.

Please check your Enrollment Portal to be sure you've completed your check list.

Let this webpage serve as a resource to you, but feel free to reach out to the Office of Enrollment with any questions. 

IMPORTANT DATES & SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • For dates when we have early dismissals, late starts, and no class days, please refer to our school calendars below.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

  • The Mount is a 1:1 iPad school and each student is required to use a device that meets school requirements.
  • Please refer to the information in your Enrollment Portal for specifications and registration information. 
 

UNIFORMS & MOUNT GEAR

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

  • Information will be shared with incoming students during New Student Orientation regarding any summer assignments. 
  • Students will also gain access to their school email and Canvas login at that time.

TEXTBOOKS

  • The majority of your classes will not require you to purchase textbooks.
  • English, Theology any another other textbooks will need to be purchased. Individual instructors will provide details. 

COMMUNICATION & POWER SCHOOL

  • We send communications to our families using the contact information that appears in your student’s application.
  • If you do not begin to receive emails from the Academy after you enroll, please contact the communications@msjacad.org.
  • Students and parents will gain access to their respective website portals once school begins. The portals have helpful resources and links to support students throughout the school year.
  • PowerSchool is our system used to view student schedules and grades. For new families, access and instructions are given at Back to School night.

ATHLETICS

  • Get to know the Athletics Page, where you'll find news, coach information, policies, tryout information, upload your PIAA physical form and much more.
  • Make sure you have contacted your coach and get on his or her email list for any important information about your sport (ex. training and conditioning programs, tryout expectations, equipment needs, etc.)
  • Fall tryouts begin in August. Any student who makes a team will be expected to be available for practice times on-campus for the remainder of the summer. She will not be excused from practices or games because of family vacations, so please plan accordingly. 
 

TRANSPORTATION

  • School District Busing: Many public school districts within 10 miles of the Mount provide busing to our school free of charge. Please check with your local school district regarding the services they provide. The Mount does not coordinate or influence bus routes, schedules or stops.
  • Private Busing: For a number of areas outside the 10 mile radius of the Mount, we provide Private busing routes in a joint effort with La Salle College High School. 
  • Transportation information for 2026-2027 school year will be released in early June 2026.