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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.

A Day in the Life

Our schedule is structured as a 8-day cycle which makes each week unique. Class lengths are 55 minutes with the addition of office hours and community time built into the schedule daily.

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:

Interim Dean of Academics

Dr. Chase Padusniak
cpadusniak@msdacademy.org 
(ext.1318) 

 

Dual Enrollment - 2026-2027

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 African American Studies
  • AP Art History
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Government
  • AP Language & Composition
  • AP Latin
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish Language & Culture
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. History
  • Church History/Morality Honors
  • Pre-Calculus Honors
Dual Enrollment allows students to experience college coursework firsthand and earn actual college credits, which may transfer to their future university. 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.