Mission

M ount de Sales Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Dedicated to the spiritual and intellectual growth of each student, the Academy is committed to educating young men and women of all cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds. Mount de Sales provides an environment devoted to academic excellence, service to the community, global awareness, and life-long learning to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Our Philosophy

Mount de Sales Academy commits itself to teach as Jesus did, through the word of the Gospel and Christ-like action. We endeavor to serve students of diverse backgrounds and needs in their quest to develop as complete individuals. Mount de Sales encourages students to take ownership of their learning and to discover problem solving strategies that benefit them in all areas. Mount de Sales assumes the responsibility of collaborating with other educational influences, especially the family, in the formation of the whole person. As Mount de Sales continues the tradition and vision of the Sisters of Mercy, it seeks to graduate students who are not only prepared for academic and social challenges, but who are motivated by living a more responsible and God centered life encompassing the values of our Catholic heritage.

Mount de Sales Academy commits itself to teach as Jesus did, through the word of the Gospel and Christ-like action.

Our Beliefs

Mount de Sales Academy holds the following beliefs:

• Every person is called to holiness and to develop a relationship with a personal and loving God.
• Every person is valued as a unique individual with physical, social, emotional and intellectual gifts and needs.
• Every person is called to respect the value of life and the dignity of each individual.
• Every person must be aware of and responsive to his/her current and long range obligations to the global community.
• Every person can learn and achieve his/her full potential when provided with a variety of appropriate learning strategies.
• Every person’s self esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect.
• Every person in the school community shares the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.

Graduate Profile

A Mount de Sales Academy graduate…

• has the foundation to become a well-rounded individual in keeping with the values of Catholic education: spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.
• respects the inherent dignity of every individual.
• is ready to meet the academic challenges and life lessons that will be encountered.
• is prepared to become an independent and responsible adult who is spiritually strong and who is accountable to God, self, family and the world community.