Academics
Discovery through inquiry.
Impact through engagement.
Understanding through communication.
Partners in Learning
We are a family of learners. We foster a community that motivates and supports one another throughout the high school experience. We prepare each other to see the challenges of college and beyond as tremendous opportunities.
Our students benefit from the instruction and resources needed to develop essential skills in critical analysis, independent inquiry and effective communication. A Mount education ignites a passion for social justice and civic engagement. The curriculum establishes the foundation for a lifetime of seeking truth through knowledge, dialogue and participation.
Students and teachers at the Mount are partners in learning. Small classes enable our teachers to provide flexible and individualized instruction while offering our students a safe and comfortable environment for academic and personal discovery. As educators, we cultivate a robust foundation through a purposeful blend of academic rigor, intellectual exploration and comprehensive wellbeing.
Dual Enrollment - New for 2025-2026!
Mount St. Dominic Academy has partnered with Seton Hall University to offer students the opportunity to earn college credits while taking high school courses, further enriching their academic experience. The following courses have been approved for Dual Enrollment, with more to come:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Government
- AP Language & Composition
- AP Psychology
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- AP Statistics
- AP U.S. History
- Pre-Calculus Honors
MSDA is actively working with Seton Hall University to expand Dual Enrollment options before the 2025-26 school year begins. The goal is to ensure that every academic department offers at least one Dual Enrollment course.
While AP courses remain an excellent way for students to demonstrate college-level rigor, some colleges do not grant credit for AP exams. Dual Enrollment takes that preparation a step further, allowing students to experience college coursework firsthand and earn actual college credits, which may transfer to their future university. With Seton Hall’s strong academic reputation, these credits have a higher likelihood of transferring to universities nationwide, though policies vary by institution.
Students enrolled in Dual Enrollment courses will take these classes with MSDA teachers during the regular school day, following the same curriculum as their peers. Those who opt in will also register for the corresponding Seton Hall University three-credit course, accumulating college credits along the way. By graduation, students could earn nine, twelve, or even more credits—reducing their future college course load and tuition costs.
Beyond earning credits, engaging in college-level coursework during high school helps students develop critical thinking, time management, and academic responsibility, easing the transition to full-time college studies.
This initiative reflects MSDA’s commitment to providing students with a top-tier education that prepares them not just for college, but for leadership in whatever field they choose
A Day in the Life
Our schedule is structured as a 7-day cycle which makes each week unique. Class lengths are roughly 60 minutes with the addition of the Common Academic Period, also known as CAP, built into the schedule daily.
MSDA Time Table
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MSDA Sample Day Schedule
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Academic and Personal Discovery
The Mount has developed special programs, available to students with specific interests in STEM, studies in college thesis, leadership, entrepreneurship, and social justice. View program details: