Academics
Academic Divisions
New Academic Vision
Preparing our students for college and beyond is what Mount St. Mary Academy is all about. Our consistent ranking among the very top Western New York high schools is evidence of the hard work and focus of our talented faculty and students.
List of 10 items.
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Additional Courses & Opportunities
- Academy Scholars Program
- Foundations of Learning - all freshmen take this introduction to high school course that emphasizes study skills, developing leadership and communication
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English
- English 1 or English 1 Honors
- English 2 or English 2 Honors
- English 3
- AP English Literature and Composition
- English 4
- ENG 110/WRT 100 (6 Hilbert College credits)
- Creative Writing
- Journalism I, II, III and IV
- Communications
- Digital Marketing (3 Canisius College credits)
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Fine Arts
- Chorus
- Introduction to Fine Art
- Computer Graphics
- Music Theory
- Voice (Private Instruction)
- Gemtones
- Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- Strings Club
- Studio in Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Crafts
- Ceramics I and II
- Digital Photography
- Musical Theater
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Mathematics
- Algebra 9
- Algebra 2/ Trig
- Geometry 10
- Pre-Calculus
- Pre-Calculus Honors
- Introduction to Calculus (3 credits Hilbert College)
- AP Calculus
- Financial Algebra
- Introduction to Statistics
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Physical Education
- Physical Education
- Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Training
- Dance Movement 1, 2
- Health (Summer course available)
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Religion
- Religion 1: Introduction to Catholic Christianity and Old Testament
- Religion 2: New Testament
- Religion 3: Our Catholic Faith: Living what we believe
- Religion 4: Our Meaning in Life
- World Religions (3 Niagara University credits)
- Service and Justice Days
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Science
- Living Environment
- Chemistry or Principles of Chemistry
- AP Chemistry
- Earth and Space
- Physics or Principles of Physics
- AP Biology
- Foundations of STEAM (required of all students)
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- AP Computer Science
- Health
- Astronomy
- Introduction to Health Professions
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Social Studies
- World Civilizations 1 and Honors
- World Civilizations 2 and Honors
- AP European History
- American History
- AP American History
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- Participation in Government
- Economics
- Women’s Studies
- Psychology
- The Holocaust
- Current Events
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Technology
- Intro to Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science
- Computer Graphics (art as well)
- STEAM II (emphasis on project based learning)
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World Languages
- Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
- Spanish 103/104 (6 Niagara University credits)
- French 1, 2, 3
- College French (3 credits Hilbert College)
- Latin 1, 2, and 3
- Italian (full credit)
- Classics (full credit)
- Discovering Hispanic Culture
Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is a Catholic, private, college preparatory school for young women. Within a nurturing and academically challenging and inclusive environment, the Academy strives to develop the whole person’s gifts and potential. Guided by our Catholic tradition, and rooted in Gospel values, we empower scholars to be leaders dedicated to lifelong learning, moral integrity, social justice, and service to and inclusion of others.