Academics
Preparing our students for college and beyond is what Mount St. Mary Academy is all about. Our ranking in the top 5% of all Western New York high schools is evidence of the hard work and focus of our talented faculty and students.
Our Regents and Honors curriculum challenges students to do their personal best and gives them the tools they need to be successful. Accelerated placement in Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language and English is available to incoming freshmen who meet academic requirements. Our curriculum includes:
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Science:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Physics
- CHE 108 - Forensic Science (3 Niagara University credits)
- BIO 101/102 - Biology (6 Niagara University credits)
- Astronomy
- Meteorology
- Health Career Program (2 Daemen College credits)
- Health
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English:
- English 1 Honors or Regents
- English 2 Honors or Regents
- English 3 Honors or Regents
- English 4 Honors
- ENG 264/265 (6 Niagara University credits)
- Poetry Today
- Film Study
- The Individual in Society
- Journalism
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Mathematics:
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus
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Religion:
- Encountering Jesus
- Sacred Scripture
- Our Catholic Faith: Living what we believe
- Living the Christian Challenge
- World Religions (3 Niagara University credits)
- Introduction to the Christian Scriptures
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Social Studies:
- Global Studies 1 Regents or Honors
- Global Studies 2 Regents or Honors
- American History Regents or Honors
- AP American History
- AP European History
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP US Government and Politics
- Participation in Government
- Economics
- Sociology (3 Niagara University credits)
- The Holocaust
- Sports Psychology
- The Sixties
- Psychology I
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Fine Arts:
- Chorus
- Music Theory
- Voice, Private Instruction
- Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- Strings Ensemble
- Studio in Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Crafts
- Ceramics
- Digital Photography/Photoshop
- Portfolio Preparation
- Multimedia/Advertisement
- Dance History and Appreciation
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Foreign Languages:
- Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4,
- Spanish 103/104 (6 Niagara University credits)
- French 1, 2, 3, 4
- French 103/104 (6 Niagara University credits)
- Latin 1,2,3
- Introduction to the Classics
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Additional Courses and Opportunities:
- Career Search Internship Program
- Accounting
- Academy Scholars Program
- Leadership Theory & Practice (3 D'Youville College credits)
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Physical Education:
- Physical Education
- Advanced Physical Education
- Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Training
- Dance Movement I and II
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Technology:
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Technology
- Keyboarding
- Exploring the Computer
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To view a copy of our summer reading list, click here.
