Our Modern Academic Vision
Preparing our students for college and beyond is what Mount St. Mary Academy is all about. Our consistent ranking among the very top Western New York high schools is evidence of the hard work and focus of our talented faculty and students. Our vision is driven by what our graduates look like >
English
- English 1 or English 1 Honors
- English 2 Honors
- English 3
- AP English Literature and Composition
- English 4
- ENG 110/WRT 100
(6 Hilbert College credits) - Creative Writing
- Journalism I, II, III and IV
- Communications
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
(3 Canisius University credits)
Fine Arts
- Chorus – Crystal Choir
- Introduction to Fine Art
- Computer Graphics
- Music Theory
- Voice
(Private Instruction) - Gemtones
- Concert Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- Strings Club
- Studio in Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Crafts
- Ceramics I and II
- Digital Photography
- Musical Theater
Mathematics
- Algebra 9
- Algebra 2/ Trig
- Geometry 10
- Pre-Calculus
- Introduction to Calculus
(3 credits Hilbert College) - AP Calculus
- Financial Algebra
- Introduction to Statistics
Phys Ed
- Physical Education
- Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Training
- Dance Movement 1, 2
- Health
(Summer course available)
Religion
- Religion 1: Introduction to Catholic Christianity and Old Testament
- Religion 2: New Testament
- Religion 3: Our Catholic Faith: Living what we believe
- Religion 4: Our Meaning in Life
- World Religions (3 Niagara University credits)
- Service and Justice Experience
Science
- Living Environment
- Chemistry or Principles of Chemistry
- Earth and Space
- Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Environmental ScienceFoundations of
- STEAM
- Project STEAM
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Health
- Astronomy
- Introduction to Health Professions
- Anatomy and Physiology
Social Studies
- World Civilizations 1 and Honors
- World Civilizations 2 and Honors
- AP World History
- American History
- US History – Dual Enrollment with Buffalo
- State University
- Introduction to Politics – Dual Enrollment with Buffalo State University
- Participation in Government
- Economics
- Women’s Studies
- Psychology
- The Holocaust
- Current Events
Technology
- Intro to Computer Science Principles
- Computer Graphics
- Foundations of STEAM
- Project STEAM
World Languages
- Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
- Spanish 103/104
(6 Niagara University credits) - French 1, 2, 3
- College French
(3 credits Hilbert College) - Latin 1, 2, and 3
- Italian (full credit)
- Classics
- Hispanic Film Study
- Introduction to American Sign Language
Additional Opportunities
- Academy Scholars Program
- Foundations of Learning and Academy Scholars Freshmen Foundations- all freshmen take this introduction to high school course that emphasizes study skills, developing leadership and communication
