Academics
Preparing our students for college and beyond is what Mount St. Mary Academy is all about. Our ranking in the top ten of all Western New York high schools is evidence of the hard work and focus of our talented faculty and students.
Click here to download our 2013-2014 course catalog.
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)
- 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 For the Whole Person
- Creative Writing
- Lessons of Life Through Literature
- Journalism I and II
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Mathematics:
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus
- Introduction to Statistics
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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)
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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
- Women's Studies
- Psychology I
- Sports Psychology
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Fine Arts:
- Chorus
- Music Theory
- Voice, Private Instruction
- Concert Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- Strings Ensemble
- Studio in Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Crafts
- Ceramics
- Digital Photography/Photoshop
- Portfolio Preparation
- Dance Choreography
- Dynamics of Acting
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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
- AP Latin
- Introduction to the Classics
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Technology:
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Animation Using Flash
- Keyboarding
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Computer Programming
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Physical Education:
- Physical Education
- Advanced Physical Education
- Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Training
- Dance Movement I
- Personal Training Certification
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Additional Courses and Opportunities:
- Career Search Internship Program
- Foundations of Learning
- Academy Scholars Program
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