The philosophy of Mount Saint Joseph Academy reflects the mission, charism, and tradition of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, empowering students to be agents of unity and reconciliation in the world. Although the philosophy is rooted in the past, the school community members remain mindful that they live in the present with minds and hearts set toward the future. Mount Saint Joseph Academy endeavors to create a climate in which all can more easily discern truth, love goodness, seek justice, follow the right reason, and pursue a sustainable future which reverences God and all creation.
Students are called to be "the more," to be agents of transformation and be "founders" in a world broken and longing for unity and reconciliation. The philosophy advances holistic development, emphasizing global justice, and responsibility in an atmosphere that fosters excellence tempered by gentleness and compassion. Mount Saint Joseph Academy remains faithful to "educating founders" and believes that "on the education of women largely depends the future of society." We believe that:
- Respect for self and others is at the heart of "unity and reconciliation."
- Single-sex learning environments cultivate strong women leaders, independent in mind and spirit, socially responsible, and intellectually and personally courageous.
- This school community, impelled by Christian values, emboldens young women with compassion, confidence, and competence to found a future committed to justice and peace.
- Nurturance of a mature prayer life and faith spiritually energizes and enriches the entire community.
- Gospel values inform the development of individual consciences and strengthen moral and ethical life decisions.
- Education demands the stimulation of intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving and the call to global engagement.
- The desire to respond actively to the needs of the "the dear neighbor" empowers each student to assume her responsibilities as a citizen of a global community.
- Comprehensive, challenging curricula enable each student to realize her fullest potential
- Innovative, technologically-rich, as well as traditional instructional strategies maximize the potential academic growth of each student.
- Gentleness with self and others tempers the drive for excellence.
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 emphasizing 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."
Our spirituality is an introductory Gospel call to love of God and neighbor. It is characterized by a deep relationship with the Blessed Trinity and with Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a human community of love. The distinguishing mark of our Congregation is simplicity, and we try to accept God's invitation to grow both individually and together in humility and charity.
The Congregation's spirit urges us to resist complacency, nourish mutual healing, and foster reconciliation. It animates us to move always toward closer union with God and neighbor. We share a rich spiritual heritage with other Sisters of Saint Joseph throughout the world and work together to find inspiration for our 21st Century lives in the writings that are part of our heritage. We ponder the words of our first documents, hoping to become by God's grace the Congregation of the great love of God.
Academic excellence is fostered at the Mount through the fusion of a challenging and supportive academic program and an extensive extracurricular program that extends beyond school life parameters. As a college preparatory school, the Mount prepares young women to realize their fullest potential spiritually, academically, and socially.
Outside of class, our students take part in a wide assortment of school-sponsored activities. Such involvement helps each student round out her education by developing leadership skills and exercising her talents.
Clubs and organizations at Mount Saint Joseph Academy span the full range of student interests: service organizations, performing groups, academic interest clubs, honor societies, and more. New groups form quickly whenever students take the initiative in a new area; thus, our list of activities will generally reflect their current interests.
Highlights of the school year at Mount Saint Joseph Academy include concerts put on by our various music groups - Instrumental Ensemble, Glee Club, and Handbell Choir - as well as theatrical productions and exhibits of student artwork. Our student newspaper, yearbook, and literary magazine provide award-winning outlets for students to express themselves in writing or graphic arts.
Attending a day school for girls puts no crimp on our students' social lives! Even though they live in widely scattered areas, many students come back to campus for weekend activities, including dances and mixers with male students from nearby academies and schools.
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