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CAMPUS MINISTRY
The Mount has operated on a “block,” or intensive, schedule for more than 20 years. The school year is divided into two semesters. 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.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy is situated on 78 acres in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. The picturesque campus lies just outside of Philadelphia.
The Campus Ministry team is dedicated to finding creative and practical ways to integrate the values and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph into various missionfocused experiences including liturgy, retreats, workshops and service opportunities.
STUDENTS & FACULTY
BLOCK SCHEDULING
Admission is through a competitive examination. The Mount offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, service and the arts. Grants are offered to those who qualify and meet the requirements of the specific grant, while financial aid is available for those who qualify.
CAMPUS
AP Scholar With Honor With Distinction 5 4 3 Academics CLASS RANK The Mount does not rank its students. This decision was derived from a philosophy which encourages care for the individual and feels class rank can be misleading in determining a student’s ability to successfully complete college work. As the Mount has a selective student body and a rigorous college preparatory program, class rank is not an accurate measurement of individual achievement. ERW MATH TOTAL MSJA 617 598 1215 STATE 480 530 1010 NATIONAL/INTL 533 528 1060 TESTING PROFILE SAT SCORE RESULTS 2022 Maximum score: 1600 MOUNT STATE 75th Percentile 31 30 50th Percentile 27 25 ACT COMPOSITE SCORES 2021 Every student who took the AP Calculus exam received a score of 3 or higher. 9 of 11 students who took the AP Calculus BC exam received a score of 5. 95.8% of students who took the AP English Literature & Composition exam received a score of 3 or higher. Every student who took the AP Computer Science A exam received a score of 4 or 5. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The class of 2022 had five commended students and one finalist. AP SCORE SUMMARY MSJA Total AP Students 230 Number of Exams 485 AP Students with Scores 3+ 166 % of Students Scoring 3+ 72% NUMBER OF AP SCHOLARS 43 21 27 AVERAGE SCORE 3.07 AP Scholars 1 3.74 With Hono r 2 4.05 With Distinctio n 3 1. AP Scholars received scores of 3 or higher on three on more AP exams. 2. AP Scholars with Honor received scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP exams and an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken. 3. AP Scholars with Distinction received scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP exams and received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken. ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS 230 AP Students 485 AP Exams 2022 AP SCORE SUMMARY 200100501500 53 122 162
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• World Language (3 consecutive years/same language)
• Freshmen students are limited to three honors courses
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Concepts of Physics
• English Literature & Composition
• British Literature
• U.S. History Modern 2
• AP courses are taken throughout the entire school year
• Provide students with the skills and knowledge imperative for college success
• Latin
• Algebra I, II
• Offer more in-depth study of specific subjects
• Introduction to Writing & Literature
• Fine Arts (1 credit)
• Social Studies (3 credits)
• Advanced Placement Program
• Student proficiency in Microsoft Office
• One-to-one iPad for all students
• Computer Science A
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMS
• Chemistry I, II
• Psychology
• Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
• European History
GRADE EQUIVALENTQUALITY/POINT HONORSQPE QPEAPE EQUIVALENCYNUMERICAL A 4.0 4.3 4.7 100-94 A- 3.7 4.0 4.3 93-91 B+ 3.3 3.7 4.0 90-88 B 3.0 3.3 3.7 87-85 B- 2.7 3.0 3.3 84-82 C+ 2.3 2.7 3.0 81-79 C 2.0 2.3 2.7 78-76 C- 1.7 2.0 2.3 75-74 D+ 1.3 1.7 2.0 73-72 D 1.0 1.3 1.7 71-70 F 0.0 0.0 0.0 69GRADE EQUIVALENCY CHART
• AP courses are offered to grades 10-12
• Health Education (.5 credit)
• Studio Art
• Biology
• Physics C: Mechanics
• Independent Art
• Women As Founders
• Foundations of Western Civilization
• Statistics
• Women as Founders Seminar Course
• Music Theory
COURSE WEIGHTING
• Science (3 lab sciences)
• All major courses not otherwise designated are College Preparatory
• Human Geography
• Microeconomics
• U.S. History Modern 1
• World History: Modern
• Art History
• Theology (4 years)
SPECIAL CURRICULUM FEATURES
Honors / Accelerated Courses
• Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
• Physics 1: Algebra-Based
• Spanish Language
• Computer Science Principles
Advanced Placement Courses
• U.S. Government & Politics
• Modern Europe
• English (4 years)
• Physical Education (1 credit)
• Technology (0.75 credit)
• Diocesan Scholars Program Dual enrollment agreement with local Catholic colleges & universities
• Co-curricular Robotics Team
• American Literature
College Preparatory Courses
• Music Theory
• Government, Policy & Economics
HONORS GRADUATIONCOURSESREQUIREMENTS
• Introduction to Java Programming
• U.S. History
• Due to the academic rigor of our school and our holistic approach to education, we highly recommend that students limit the number of AP courses they take in a given year
• Biology (2 credits)
• French Language
• Expanded opportunities for independent work
• Anatomy & Physiology
• AP Exam is mandatory
An overview of these course types are as follows:
Courses are weighted according to the degree of challenge presented to students. Major courses are classified as Advanced Placement, Honors/Accelerated, or College Preparatory.
• Geometry
• Language III, IV
Through religious education, retreats, liturgies and communion services we celebrate our faith and the spirituality of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, in an effort to grow both individually and as a sisterhood in humility and charity. This focus on faith inspires in us a spirit of social responsibility and service in which we look beyond our own lives and reach out to people in need — the young and old, the homeless and abused, the sick, and, sometimes, one another.
THE POWER OF SISTERHOOD
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORPS
4. COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOMS
By offering a comprehensive education that seeks to nurture the academic, emotional, physical, social and spiritual facets of our young women, we watch the transformation of each Mountie as she finds herself and her place in a legacy of exceptional women leaders who stand ready to shape our ever-evolving world. We focus on four core pillars:
Transformational education is more than simply the lessons taught within the classroom walls. Instead, it refers to high-impact educational practices that promote learning on a significantly deeper level through diverse and well-rounded experiences, with an emphasis on social responsibility.
Working in a community garden
Delivering food to those living with food insecurity
1. AGENTS OF TRANSFORMATION
Our curriculum focuses on establishing an understanding of the past to provide critical context to the present. Students engage with a world that extends far beyond the boundaries of the physical campus, through partnerships and programs designed to provide them a broad perspective and inspire self-awareness. Courses with a global focus include World Literature Themes, Music & Cultural Identity, World Religions, Human Geography, Genocide in History and Advanced Placement (AP) World History. Extracurricular activities focused on global issues include Diversity Club, Model United Nations and Mock Trial.
3. LIMITLESS LEARNING
Mount students carry on the legacy of the Academy founders by seeking out those in need of help and lending a hand through a variety of CSC programs, such as:
Tutoring students in grades 2-8
Spirituality and Service
Providing meal services to unhoused humans
2. INTENSIVE WRITING
Our signature block scheduling model promotes deeper, more collaborative learning across all disciplines. In schedules that resemble what many students will see in college, students study three to four subjects at a time, versus the traditional six or seven. Longer classes promote immersive instruction and propel intellectual discovery through discussion, debate and deeper social relationships. Team-based assignments are common as students receive frequent encouragement to participate in group study and conversation.
We firmly believe the ability to write both critically and creatively is a skill that will sustain a young woman throughout her lifetime. Thus, a focus on comprehensive writing is woven throughout our course offerings and co-curricular writing opportunities.
OUR MISSION
Enriched by the values of the Catholic Church, Mount Saint Joseph Academy offers academically rigorous programs, which challenge students to shape the future. In a student-centered, collaborative environment, Mount Saint Joseph Academy provides a holistic education with an emphasis on global responsibility.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a college preparatory school, empowers young women to realize their fullest potential. Imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mount Saint Joseph Academy fosters excellence tempered by gentleness and compassion.
Faithful to “educating founders,” Mount Saint Joseph Academy enables students to be agents of transformation in the face of moral and ethical challenges in an ever-evolving society. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by the Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts, “On the education of women largely depends the future of society.”
Our admissions team is here to answer any questions you may have and schedule a tour: Ready to find your place at the Mount? Email admiss@msjacad.org or call 215.233.9133 120 W. Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031