Innovating Education: Our Academic Program
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
- AP Language
- English 4
- Creative Writing
Fine Arts
- Chorus
- Introduction to Fine Art
- Computer Graphics
- Music Theory
- Voice
(Private Instruction) - Gemtones Choir
- Concert Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- Strings Club
- Studio in Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Crafts
- Ceramics I and II
- Digital Photography
- Digital Media Arts
- Musical Theater
Honors Program
Mount St. Mary Academy is proud to launch the Lean In Girls Program for our Freshmen Honors Cohort!
Lean In Girls™ is a global leadership initiative that stems from Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In™ movement, which empowers women in the workplace. It is designed to help young girls gain confidence, practice leadership skills, explore their values, and build resilience! Our students are challenged to think outside the box and discover new, innovative ways to be leaders in today’s society. Our group sessions consist of activities and discussions designed to discuss important, relevant topics, such as bias, stereotypes, gender equality, allyship, and inclusivity. All of these topics are tied in with leadership, and the girls are tasked each week to put the skills they learn into practice in the school and community.
As one of 180 schools worldwide participating in this inspiring program, we are excited to see our students grow and learn throughout their time at MSM!
Click HERE to learn more!
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
- STEAM
- Foundations of STEAM
- AP Environmental Science
- Project STEAM
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Health
- Astronomy
- Anatomy and Physiology
Social Studies
- World Civilizations 1 and Honors
- World Civilizations 2 and Honors
- AP World History
- American History
- AP US History
- US History – Dual Enrollment with Buffalo State University
- Introduction to Politics – Dual Enrollment with SUNY Erie
- Participation in Government
- Economics
- Women’s Studies
- Psychology
- The Holocaust
- Current Events
- AP American Government
- Human Rights
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) - Latin 1, 2, and 3
- Italian (full credit)
- Classics
- Hispanic Film Study
- Introduction to American Sign Language
Additional Opportunities
- Academy Scholars Program
- Lean In Girls Honors Seminar