MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY FOR GIRLS Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition
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Mount de Sales Academy forms young women in the spirit of Saint Francis de Sales and in fidelity to the Sacred Scripture and the Sacred Tradition of the Roman Catholic Church through a college preparatory education that nurtures the whole person. Anchored in faith, the community of Mount de Sales Academy is committed to academic excellence, lifelong learning, moral responsibility, service to others, and the dignity of the human person.
OUR MISSION
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DIFFERENCEDOMINICAN
Mount de Sales Academy was founded in 1852 by Georgetown Visitation Sisters from Washington, D.C. The first Catholic institution in Baltimore County to offer education to young women of all denominations, Mount de Sales was a boarding school until 1933. It is now a day school for girls in grades 9-12. The Dominican Sisters of the Saint Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee have administered Mount de Sales since 1985 and fill the roles of principal and some of our faculty members. The faithful presence of our Dominican Sisters makes a profound difference in the lives of our students as they help our young people to become strong, faith-filled, and confident young women for today’s world. With a gentle spirit, the Dominican Sisters joyfully share the truth of the Gospel, bringing others closer to Christ. They radiate happiness and share their academic expertise with the entire MDSA community.
4 Accomplishments OF THE CLASS OF 2022 52 colleges universitiesand MATRICULATING AT 20 states across the U.S. (and D.C.) HEADING TO 90% attending a four year school 49% ATTENDING in Maryland $ 17 DOLLARSMILLION scholarships total 15 ATHLETES playing at the collegiate level 17 universitiesCatholic ATTENDINGAPPLICATIONCOLLEGE AND acceptance 100% 51% TRAVELING out of state OFFEREDWERE scholarshipsmerit90% $
CIVICALLY RESPONSIBLE
She is able to balance commitments. She values physical and emotional wellness. She sets realistic goals and accepts challenges with confidence.
She is a leader with a strong moral compass. She is an active and responsible citizen. She values loyalty to her faith, family, school and community.
PROFILE OF A MORALLYGRADUATEGROUNDED
She is academically prepared and proficient. She can communicate effectively in oral and written format. She is a life-long learner.
ACADEMICALLY COMPETENT
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She is rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She is able to defend and live her faith in a joyful manner. She knows how to apply moral principles based on a well-formed conscience. She values the dignity of human life. She is able to think for herself and to be a good decision maker. She has a strong sense of social justice.
PERSONALLY AND SOCIALLY WELL DEVELOPED
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY BALANCED
She is socially confident, poised, reliable and responsible. She is self-motivated and generous of spirit. She is empathetic and respectful. She is committed to making a positive difference in the world.
6 • 87% of all-girls students say their opinion is respected at their school. • 60% of single-sex graduates report higher self-esteem compared to their coed peers. • 96% of single-sex students said they receive more feedback on their course work. • 95% feel supported by their teachers and 90% report feeling supported by other students. • All-girl graduates are 6 times more likely to pursue STEM Majors and 3 times more likely to consider engineering careers. • 2/3 of all-girls students report that they expect to earn graduate or professional degrees. • 80% of all-girl students held leadership positions after graduating. Source: National Coalition of Girls Schools WHY ALL GIRLS?
“As our daughters progressed through their years at Mount de Sales, they learned a lot in their classes, but they also learned a tremendous amount from the Sisters. They learned how to be strong young women of faith. But the Sisters taught more than just our daughters, they taught us. Through the Sisters’ example of dedication to the education of the whole person, and by their way of living each day so joyfully, we desire so much more for our own daughters and ourselves. We all know that as our children grow, the worries grow with them so I appreciate the “instruction” I’ve gained by witnessing the Sisters. The Dominican Sisters will always hold a special place in our hearts not only because of the impact they have had on our daughters, but also because of the impact they have had on us.”
Karen, P’14 ’16 ’21
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Our students
Freshmen take eight classes. and Foreign Language classes and levels are determined by prior experience, HSPT scores, and MDSA subject placement testing. will be shared with accepted students in Spring 2023.
BUS SERVICE
Instructions
Mathematics
CARPOOLS
• Literary Genre Survey I (English) • Western Civilization (Social Science) • Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II (Mathematics) • Biology (Science) • Spanish, French or Latin (Foreign Language) • Scripture and Doctrine (Religion) • Intro to Philosophy (Philosophy) • Fine Arts class or P.E./Health class (Elective)
DISTANCE IS NO OBSTACLE.
Mount de Sales helps enrolled families coordinate carpools by providing contact information upon request starting in the spring each year. come from:
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Mount de Sales refers families to Mount Saint Joseph High School to inquire about their bus service. Requests, reservations and payments are made directly between families and Mount Saint Joseph.
A Mount de Sales student’s faith journey includes: - First Friday All-School Masses - Monthly Reconciliation and Adoration - Vibrant Campus Ministry - Daily Prayer - Annual Retreats
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Learning and living the Catholic faith and participating in its liturgical and sacramental life is the center of the mission, life, activities and the family of Mount de Sales StudentsAcademy.havean invitation Our Lord at center of their lives by visiting the Chapel of St. Francis de Sales, appropriately located in the heart of the school.
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ANCHORED IN FAITH
SERVICE Charity is the greatest of all virtues, and we encourage every member of the Mount de Sales community to give of herself in order to draw closer to the heart of Christ. Students discover their gifts and the joy of giving as they practice the spiritual and corporal works of mercy within the Mount de Sales community, in the surrounding region, and even beyond our borders.
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Bagged Lunches for the Homeless Crisis Pregnancy Center Maryland March for Life National March for Life in Washington, D.C. 40 Days for Life Monthly Adoration and Confession Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run Gabriel Network 5K for Life Christmas Family Adoption for Homeless Canned Food Drives Clothing Drives Mercy Night (Adoration, Confession & Music) Mount 2000 Retreat (February) Steubenville Youth Conference (Summer) Summer Mission Trips Toiletries for Tara Christian &ArchdiocesanSpeakerseventsmanyothers… CLUBS Sodality of the Immaculate Conception Global Outreach GuardiansClubofLife Club 20,000 TOTAL HOURS OF Christian service: "There St.ofinnothingissmalltheserviceGod."FrancisdeSales
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Sales Academy: College Preparatory Level 1, College Preparatory level 2, Honors, and for juniors and seniors, Advanced Placement. MDSA Graduation Requirements English Credits 4 Social Science Credits 3 Mathematics Credits 4 Lab Science Credits 3 Foreign Language Credits 2 Fine Arts Credit 1 Religion Credits 4 Philosophy Credits 2 Physical Education Credit 1 Elective Credits 2 FOUR PILLARS OF MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY
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EXCELLENCEACADEMIC
At Mount de Sales, we seek to provide a rigorous course of studies for young women where they can learn both the joy of intellectual inquiry as well as the perseverance required in true study. The college preparatory curriculum carries high expectations and challenging work as students gain experience in all academic areas. Every class intends to complement the spiritual growth and total formation of each student. Four levels of classes are offered Mount de
“The Mount de Sales Academy administration and admissions teams were amazing throughout the entire application process. The various visit opportunities and events convinced us that the Catholic-focused, “whole person” education offered by MDSA was exactly what we wanted and what God intended for our daughter. We feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the MDSA family!” John, P’26
14 TRADITIONS The traditions of Mount de Sales promote unity, sisterhood and excitement by providing meaningful high school memories. Every tradition is a bond between the current students and the alumnae, encouraging the continued legacy of Sailor Sisterhood. Big Sisters-Little Sisters First Friday All-School Masses Freshman Miraculous Medal Mass Sophomore Pin Mass Junior Ring GraduationHonorsBaccalaureateSeniorMaySeniorTalentSpiritJunior-SeniorSeniorFather-DaughterSeniorTwistedChristmasTheFallAnnualHomecomingMassClassRetreatsFestivalLivingRosaryDoorDecoratingTunesCupolaVisitsCotillionPicnicPromDayShowMother-DaughterTeaProcessionArtShowMassAssembly FOUR PILLARS OF MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY
16 EXTRACURRICULARS 40+ Clubs and National Honor Societies including: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Academy Ambassadors Art EnvironmentalDanceCulinaryBibleClubStudyArtsClub Club Girls’ Initiative for Rising Leaders Global SodalityOutdoorMusicMockMedicalOutreachClubTrialandJazzClubAdventureoftheImmaculate Conception Support the Troops FOUR PILLARS OF MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY
ATHLETICS
More than 50 percent of Mount de Sales students participate in the athletic program.
Basketball (JV & V) Cheerleading (V) Cross Country (V) Field Hockey (JV & V) Golf Indoor(V)Track (JV & V) Lacrosse (JV & V) Outdoor Track & Field (JV & V) Soccer (JV & V) Softball (JV & V) Swimming (V) Tennis (JV & V) Volleyball (JV & V) Mountain Bike* (V) The Mountain Bike team is a member of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). SPORTS
15 members of the Class of 2022 will play sports at the collegiate level (NCAA Division I, II, & III colleges and universities).
Athletics at its best is a deepening of the educational mission, and the athletic arena serves as an occasion to imitate Christ by living the virtues of wisdom, jus tice, courage, and self-control. In this environment, young women have a unique opportunity to develop as athletes and witness to the dignity of teammates, coaches, officials, opponents, and fans. Athletics promotes school spirit and provides a unique oppor tunity to nurture respect for our athletes, opponents, fans and coaches — all of which are means of imi tating Christ in our daily lives.
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School and College Counseling are an integral part of every student’s experience at Mount de Sales. It is the mission of the Counseling Department to assist each student in becoming morally grounded, academically competent, civically responsible, emotionally and physically balanced, and personally and socially well-developed. This is achieved through a collaborative approach with school community members and programming that is developmentally appropriate and addresses students’ unique academic, personal, social, and college/career readiness needs.
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21 COUNSELINGCOLLEGE College Counseling helps students to look within themselves for clues as to what will be important in the search for an appropriate post-high school experience. The objectives are to address individual college needs and ensure that each Mount de Sales student is an active, energetic and investigative participant in the Startingprocess.injunior year, Mount de Sales students and their families will work with the college counselor to navigate the college process. This includes: • Annual Mount de Sales Academy & Mount Saint Joseph College High School College Fair • Junior College Visit Day • Individual Meetings and Group Lessons with College Counselor • College Essay & Application Workshops • Use of Naviance Family Connection • Visits & Presentations by College Representatives • Financial Aid Night • Informational Parent Coffees for Junior & Senior Parents • Guidance on Choosing Best Plan for Standardized Testing • Each family is given a handbook on the College Process at Mount de Sales
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ACCOMMODATIONS |Accommodations provided will be individualized to the needs of each student in the program. Accommodations include but are not limited to additional time to complete tests and in-class assignments, use of a computer for tests or to take notes, oral testing, copies of teacher notes, and preferential seating in each class. All Sacred Heart students take their tests in the Sacred Heart Testing Center to ensure effective and consistent use of testing accommodations. SH students make up 14.5% of Student Body at AverageMDSASeminar Class Size: 4-5 Students Percent of SH Students who applied to four-year colleges accepted to at least one: 100% since 2017
The Sacred Heart Program provides academic support and individualized instruction in executive skills to meet the needs of college-bound students with identified learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. The primary goals of the program are to enable each of our students to discover her learning strengths, build on these strengths, and become a strong advocate for her own education.
THE HEARTSACREDPROGRAM
Mrs. Dubyoski, Visual Arts Department Chair
Mount de Sales offers classes in visual art, theatre, dance, choral music, instrumental music, and graphic communication. Sharing real-world experience and passion, the fine arts faculty encourages their students to identify and refine their talents.
One goal with our visual arts students is to help them understand why their instinctive skills are able to create beautiful quality works and what concepts are at play when they create and design.
Mount de Sales graduates attend some of the nation’s most outstanding art institutions and have gone on to major in medical illustration, graphic design, animation, illustration, architecture and industrial design.
"One of my greatest joys as an art and design teacher is watching a young artist flourish and grow not only in their technical skills but also watching them develop their own sense of style and creativity."
FINE ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
THEATRE
Vocal and instrumental music courses cultivate appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres and traditions. Students work to advance the technical skills necessary to become proficient and confident performers while also reinforcing the tools necessary to read music effectively.
DANCE Dance students at Mount de Sales acquire technique skills through participation in a variety of classical and contemporary dance forms. Students have the opportunity to create dance by learning and applying current trends in composition.
MUSICDRAMATICANDARTS
Housed in the campus’ new Center for Performing Arts and Student Life, drama classes provide opportunities to develop both performance technique and technical skills. The curriculum promotes self-awareness, confidence, and the use of careful analysis for expressive choices.
Dance program alumnae have studied at prestigious college dance programs, such as University of the Arts and Towson University, as well as joined internationally renowned dance companies.
When you choose Mount de Sales, you are investing in your daughter’s growth. She will be embraced by our school community; a solid, faith-filled community that provides an excellent college preparatory education that nurtures the whole person. She will be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She will be academically prepared and proficient. She will be a life-long learner. She will be a leader with a strong moral compass. She will be socially confident, poised, reliable and responsible. The Board of Trustees and Administration of Mount de Sales are committed to keeping Catholic education affordable. We offer need-based financial aid and a variety of scholarships to ensure our school remains accessible to young women everywhere. We also accept scholarships from third parties, such as parish organizations.
$16,750 Tuition for 2022-23 $4,680 Sacred Heart Program Fees for 2022-23 49% of Mount de Sales families are receiving financial aid during the 2022-23 school year
A LIFETIME INVESTMENT
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Scripture and Doctrine 9 Sacraments and Morality 10 Christology and Discipleship 11 Apologetics and the Call to Holiness 12 Philosophy of the Human Person 9
COURSE ELIGIBLE GRADE(S)
AP Junior English - Language & Composition 11 British Literature 12
Faith and Culture Seminar 11, 12 French I 9, 10, 11, 12 French II 9, 10, 11, 12 French III 11, 12 French IV 11, 12 AP French 11, 12 Latin I 9, 10, 11, 12 Latin II 9, 10, 11, 12 Latin III 10, 11, 12 Latin IV 11, 12 Latin V 11, 12 Spanish I 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish II 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish III 10, 11, 12 Spanish IV 11, 12 AP Spanish 11, 12
Introduction to Ethics 10 Applied Ethics 11 Philosophy Seminar 12
Creative Writing: Various Genres 11, 12 Study of the Holocaust 11, 12 Humanities: Art and Music Appreciation 11, 12 Survey of African American Literature 11, 12
Literary Genre Survey I 9 Literature Genre Survey II 10 American Literature 11
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FOREIGN
PHILOSOPHYRELIGIONLANGUAGE
ENGLISH
AP Senior English - Literature & Composition 12
Algebra I 9 Integrated Geometry 9 Geometry 9, 10 Geometry Concepts 11
Honors Research in Science 11, 12 STEM Explorations 11, 12
COURSE ELIGIBLE GRADE(S)
Algebra II 9 (H), 10, 11 (L2, H)
Algebra II Concepts 10, 11 College Algebra 11, 12 Statistics 11, 12 Precalculus 10 (H), 11, 12
Introduction to Computer Science 11, 12 Personal Finance 11, 12 History of Mathematics 11, 12 Physical Education 9, 10 Health 9, 10, 11, 12 Dance Fitness 10, 11 Lifetime Fitness 11, 12 Conditioning for Athletes 11, 12 MATH Biology 9 AP Biology 12 Chemistry 10, 11 (L1) AP Chemistry 11, 12 Anatomy & Physiology 11, 12 Marine Science 11, 12 Environmental Science 11, 12 Forensic Science 11, 12 Physics 11, 12
Introduction to Computer Science 11, 12 SCIENCE
Calculus and its Applications 11, 12
AP Calculus AB 11, 12 AP Calculus BC 11, 12 AP Statistics 11, 12 STEM Explorations 11, 12
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Honors Concert Choir 10, 11, 12
Line and Color 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Communications 9, 10, 11, 12
Honors Acting Ensemble 10, 11, 12 Theatre Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12
Honors Portfolio 10, 11, 12 Honors Advanced Portfolio 11, 12 Honors Independent Advanced Portfolio 12 Form and Sculpture 10, 11, 12 Fiber Arts 10, 11, 12 Yearbook 12 Acting 1 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE ELIGIBLE GRADE(S) Western Civilization 9 American Government 10
United States History 10 Modern United States History 11 AP United States History 11 AP U.S. Government and Politics 12 AP World History 11, 12 Geography and Global Issues 11, 12 Psychology 11, 12 AP Psychology 11, 12 Introduction to Economics 11, 12
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Honors Dance Company 10, 11, 12
Honors Chamber Ensemble 11, 12 Dance Fundamentals 9, 10, 11, 12 Ballet Technique 9, 10, 11, 12 Modern Dance 9, 10, 11, 12
Symphonic Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12
Honors Advanced Orchestra 10, 11, 12
Mattie Powell Wood '04 Director of Admissions
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Our Admissions team is committed to guiding you through the application process, making each step seamless as you consider the best school fit for your daughter and family. It's our honor to provide you with more information about Mount de Sales, a school that has changed the lives of young women for over 170 years. Please know of our prayers for your daughter and family during this exciting time. We can't wait to get to know your family!
Access details about the application process, visits and events, and more by visiting mountdesales.org/admissions or here: MDSA TEAM
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ADMISSIONS
Jen Blake '15 Assistant Director of Admissions
32 MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY FOR GIRLS 700 Academy Road Catonsville, MD 21228 p: 410.744.8498 | f: MountdeSales.org410.747.5105 "Be thatyouwhoareandbewell."-St.FrancisdeSales