Profile - 2022-2023

PROFILE

SELECTED RECENT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Boston College Boston Conservatory at Berklee Boston University Bowdoin College Brown University Bucknell University Clemson University Colgate University College of the Holy Cross Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Drexel University

CAMPUS

Duke University

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is situated on 78 acres in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. The picturesque campus lies just outside of Philadelphia.

Fordham University Georgetown University Harvard University

ADMISSION

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.

Johns Hopkins University Lafayette College Lehigh University Manhattan School of Music New York University Northeastern University

BLOCK SCHEDULING

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.

Oberlin Conservatory of Music Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

CAMPUS MINISTRY

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.

Smith College Spelman College Stevens Institute of Technology Syracuse University The College of William and Mary The George Washington University The Juilliard School The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

STUDENTS & FACULTY

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

100%

of Mount graduates attend post-secondary institutions

10:1

Student to teacher ratio

77%

of faculty members hold advanced degrees

91%

of faculty members have full-time hours

230

AP students

72%

485 AP exams of students scored 3+

Tulane University United States Naval Academy University of Georgia University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University

13 STUDENTS/CLASS AVG.

Wellesley College

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.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS 2022 AP SCORE SUMMARY 5

4

3

200 150

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

AP Students

122

100

485

53

50

The class of 2022 had five commended students and one finalist.

230

162

AP Exams

0

AP SCORE SUMMARY MSJA

TESTING PROFILE SAT SCORE RESULTS 2022 Maximum score: 1600

ERW

MATH

Total AP Students

230

Number of Exams

485

AP Students with Scores 3+

166

% of Students Scoring 3+

72%

TOTAL

MSJA

617

598

1215

STATE

480

530

1010

NATIONAL/INTL

533

528

1060

NUMBER OF AP SCHOLARS AP Scholar

With Honor

AVERAGE SCORE

With Distinction

3.07 AP Scholars 1 3.74

43

ACT COMPOSITE SCORES 2021 MOUNT

STATE

75th Percentile

31

30

50th Percentile

27

25

21

27

With Honor 2

4.05 With Distinction 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.

Every student who took the AP Calculus exam received a score of 3 or higher.

95.8% of students who took the AP English Literature & Composition exam received a score of 3 or higher.

9 of 11 students who took the AP Calculus BC exam received a score of 5.

Every student who took the AP Computer Science A exam received a score of 4 or 5.

COURSE WEIGHTING

SPECIAL CURRICULUM FEATURES

Courses are weighted according to the degree of challenge presented to students. Major courses are classified as Advanced Placement, Honors/Accelerated, or College Preparatory.

• Advanced Placement Program

• Women as Founders Seminar Course

• Diocesan Scholars Program

• One-to-one iPad for all students

An overview of these course types are as follows:

• Co-curricular Robotics Team

Advanced Placement Courses

Dual enrollment agreement with local Catholic colleges & universities

• Student proficiency in Microsoft Office

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• AP courses are offered to grades 10-12

• Theology (4 years)

• AP Exam is mandatory • AP courses are taken throughout the entire school year

• English (4 years)

• World Language (3 consecutive years/same language)

• 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

• Physical Education (1 credit)

Honors / Accelerated Courses

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMS

• Offer more in-depth study of specific subjects

• Art History

• Music Theory

• Expanded opportunities for independent work

• Biology (2 credits)

• Physics 1: Algebra-Based

• Freshmen students are limited to three honors courses

• Calculus AB

• Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

• Mathematics (3 credits) • Science (3 lab sciences) • Social Studies (3 credits)

• Calculus BC • Computer Science A

College Preparatory Courses

• Fine Arts (1 credit) • Technology (0.75 credit) • Health Education (.5 credit)

• Physics C: Mechanics

• Computer Science Principles

• Psychology

• Provide students with the skills and knowledge imperative for college success

• English Literature & Composition

• Spanish Language • Statistics

• All major courses not otherwise designated are College Preparatory

• European History

• Studio Art

• French Language

• U.S. Government & Politics

• Latin

• U.S. History

• Microeconomics

• World History: Modern

GRADE EQUIVALENCY CHART

HONORS COURSES

GRADE

QUALITY/ POINT EQUIVALENT

QPE HONORS

QPE APE

NUMERICAL EQUIVALENCY

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

69-

• Algebra I, II

• Independent Art

• American Literature

• Introduction to Java Programming

• Anatomy & Physiology • Biology • British Literature • Chemistry I, II • Concepts of Physics • Foundations of Western Civilization

• Introduction to Writing & Literature • Language III, IV • Modern Europe • Music Theory • Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

• Geometry

• U.S. History Modern 1

• Government, Policy & Economics

• Women As Founders

• Human Geography

• U.S. History Modern 2

THE POWER OF SISTERHOOD 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:

1. AGENTS OF TRANSFORMATION

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.

3. LIMITLESS LEARNING

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.

2. INTENSIVE WRITING

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.

4. COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOMS

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.

Spirituality and Service 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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CORPS 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: Working in a community garden Tutoring students in grades 2-8 Delivering food to those living with food insecurity Providing meal services to unhoused humans

OUR MISSION 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.

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.

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.”

Ready to find your place at the Mount?

Our admissions team is here to answer any questions you may have and schedule a tour:

Email admiss@msjacad.org or call 215.233.9133

120 W. Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031