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Mount Saint Michael Academy
Boys who come to Mount
Saint Michael Academy
grow, develop and excel in
every way: academically,
intellectually, physically
and spiritually. That’s because fellowship and
the lifelong bonds established among classmates,
teachers, administrators, coaches and staff sets
us apart. Here, students are not only inspired to
achieve more, but also feel the constant support
of the Mount community. Whether the challenge
is solving advanced problems in Calculus, facing
an undefeated opponent on the playing field
or planning for the future in an increasingly
complex world, our students say they’re
smarter, stronger, more compassionate and more
engaged with their faith because of The Mount
experience.
They grew from Brotherhood and so can you.
Grow from Brotherhood
Bro. Steve Schlitte, F.M.S.Mount Saint Michael Academy Principal
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Academics
Mount Saint Michael Academy has a long and rich tradition of forming
the minds, bodies and spirits of young men who go on to excel in their
studies and in life. Our rigorous, college preparatory curriculum, rooted
in Catholic ideals of service and leadership, has paved the way to college and greater
opportunities for thousands of Mount alumni.
Relationships are at the heart of the educational experience. We are deeply
committed to teaching in the Marist tradition of individual care and attention. At the
Mount, you are also a part of a diverse community of learners and so you will be
challenged to think critically, problem-solve and develop your unique gifts and talents.
Students often say that learning within this closely-knit community “opened their eyes” to
new people, new experiences and new ways of looking at the world.
The Champagnat Scholars Program offers a unique opportunity for top-tier
students to grow intellectually and build leadership skills through summer projects,
training and service opportunities and cultural exchanges. In addition to scholarship
support, Champagnat Scholars can graduate with more than 15 college credits — the
equivalent of a full semester of college. Honors and a significant number of AP courses are
taught in English, History, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and more. For a complete
listing of required courses and electives, see the Course Listing in the back pocket of this
brochure packet.
Mount Faculty As a student at the Mount, you will benefit from small class sizes and
direct contact with highly qualified faculty. Our teachers go the extra mile to support your
intellectual growth whether you are an honors student or need a little extra help. Mount
faculty members are also passionate about the subjects they teach. From freshman biology
to senior electives such as the “History of New York City,” our teachers have mastered
many specialized areas and share this knowledge in accessible and inspiring ways.
Challenge Your Mind
Mount Saint Michael Academy
is recognized as a National
School of Excellence by Blue
Ribbons School of Excellence.
This means that we assess
the quality of our academic
programs, meet high standards
and adapt best practices in
education to help all students
reach their full potential. U.S.
News and World Report has
also cited the Mount as one of
the outstanding high schools in
America.
It’s a Fact
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Academics
Adelphi University
Allegheny College
American International College
American University
Arcadia University
Arizona State University
Barry University
Bentley College
Berkeley College
Bethune-Cookman College
Boston College
Boston University
Brown University
Bryant University
Canisius College
Cleveland State University
Clark Atlanta University
College of the Holy Cross
College of William and Mary
Columbia University
Concordia College
Connecticut College
Colgate University
Coppin State University
Cornell University
CUNY
Baruch College
Borough of Manhattan CC
Bronx Community College
Brooklyn College
City College
Fiorello LaGuardia CC
Hostos CC
Hunter College
John Jay College
Lehman College
Medgar Evars College
NYC College of Technology
Queensborough CC
Sophie Davis School of Medicine
Technical College
York College
Dartmouth College
Dean College
Delaware State University
Delhi College
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Dowling College
Drexel University
Duke University
Eastern Michigan University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fairfield University
Franklin and Marshall College
Florida International University
Fordham University
Franklin Pierce College
Georgetown University
Hampton University
Harvard University
Haveford College
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Hofstra University
International Academy of Design & Technology
Iona College
Johns Hopkins University
Johnson & Wales University
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
Lafayette College
La Salle University
LeMoyne College
Long Island University
Loyola University – Chicago
Macalester College
Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
Marymount College
Marshall University
Mercy College
Monroe College
Morehouse College
Morgan State University
Mount St. Vincent
Nazareth College of Rochester
New York City College of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Niagara University
North Carolina Central University
Northeastern University
Orange County Community College
Pace University
Pennsylvania State University
Polytechnic University
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Quinnipiac University
Rhode Island College
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Peter’s College
Seton Hall University
Siena College
St. Bonaventure University
St. John’s University
St. Joseph’s University
St. Lawrence University
St. Louis University
St. Thomas Aquinas
Stonehill College
SUNY
Albany
Alfred State
Binghamton
Buffalo
Canton
Cobleskill
College of Technology
Cortland State
Farmingdale
Maritime
Morrisville
New Paltz
Old Westbury
Oneonta
Oswego
Plattsburgh
Stony Brook
Syracuse University
Temple University
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Troy State University
Tulane University
Union College
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
University of Bridgeport
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Hartford
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of New Haven
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of Science – Philadelphia
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia State University
Washington & Jefferson College
Wells College
Wesleyan University
Wheaton College
Western Connecticut University
Yale University
It’s a Fact
Mount boasts a 100 percent college acceptance rate. Our graduates go on
to attend Ivy League colleges and universities and some of the finest
institutions throughout the New York region and beyond. Acceptances
for the Class of 2009, 2010 and 2011 include:
Plan Your Future
One hundred percent of our
classrooms are equipped
with multimedia SmartBoard
technology. This next generation
educational tool is integrated
into the curriculum to make
learning more interactive,
relevant and engaging.
The extensive print and
computer resources of the
recently refurbished library
also enhance student learning.
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Marist Spirituality
Students of all faiths benefit from a robust spiritual life at Mount Saint Michael
Academy. Students are invited to grow their relationship with God through
prayer, personal reflection, study and action. All Mount students take part
in regular prayer and worship, as well as classroom study in religion. Many choose to
strengthen the bonds of Brotherhood by joining the Marist Youth Group to deepen their
own spirituality. Others attend a guided retreat on campus or at the Marist Brothers’ retreat
house in Esopus, N.Y. to draw closer to God and fellow students.
But faith doesn’t stop there. The founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin
Champagnat, put his faith into action by reaching out to others to make Jesus known and
loved. Today, we foster St. Marcellin’s giving spirit by encouraging Mount Saint Michael
Academy students to give to others through a number of unique service opportunities,
from organizing food and fund drives to devoting time to worthwhile causes including
Habitat for Humanity and Midnight Run, which provides aid to the homeless.
Additionally, every student is required to volunteer 100 hours over their four
years at the Mount at an approved agency. The Office of Campus Ministry assists students
in finding a suitable place in which they may best use their gifts and talents to provide
Christian service.
a Marist FaMily At Mount, it’s easy to belong to something larger than yourself when
you participate in programs at the Marist Brothers Retreat House, a beautiful 200-acre estate
located 90 miles away in upstate Esopus, N.Y. Juniors may participate in an overnight retreat,
where they gain new insights into themselves, their classmates and teachers. Seniors are
encouraged to attend the Marist Brothers Encounter Program, which takes place over the
course of an extended weekend. Here you will meet and form lasting connections with students
from Marist Schools in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, Texas and Illinois.
Mount Saint Michael Academy
is one of three schools in
the New York metropolitan
area that educates students
in the tradition of excellence
so characteristic of the Marist
Brothers. In addition, we are
part of a national and global
network of schools founded
by a congregation of Catholic
teaching brothers. The Marist
tradition of warmth and
spirituality is very much alive
with a community of Marist
Brothers who work and teach
at the Mount, as well as lay
faculty, administrators and staff
who embrace their mission.
It’s a Fact
Faith and Action
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Extracurricular
Education doesn’t stop in the classroom. With more than 30 co-curricular
activities, the Mount has plenty to keep you engaged long after the final
bell has rung. Test your aptitude for politics by participating in Student
Government. Nurture your muse by writing articles or poetry for the school newspaper.
Strategize as a member of the Chess Club or get technical with the Computer Club. It’s all
up to you.
Mount Saint Michael Academy also offers a host of ethnic clubs to celebrate the
diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods of our students and their families. Among these
many organizations, which promote both culture and language, are the Italian Club, Afro-
Caribbean Club, Irish-American Club and Fuerza Latina.
Interested in an activity the Mount doesn’t yet offer? No problem! Our
experienced teachers and advisors will help you to establish a new club. And
transportation is never an impediment for active Mount students. Our fleet of buses has
a flexible after-hours schedule to provide transportation home if you stay late for clubs
and activities.
More than 30 extracurricular clubs and activities
School Newspaper
Mountaineer Yearbook
Chess Club
Respect Life Association
Art Club
Peer Mentoring Program
Music Club
Italian Club
Afro-Caribbean Club
Campus Ministry
National Honor Society
Marist Youth Group
Hispanic Honor Society
Italian Honor Society
Fuerza Latina
Student Council
Literary Magazine
Drum Circle
Asian-American Club
...among others
Explore Clubs and Activities
It’s a Fact
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Athletics
Since its founding in 1926, Mount Saint Michael Academy has earned a long
and proud tradition of athletic excellence. Today, the Mount is a recognized
New York powerhouse in a variety of sports including football and basketball,
bringing home many state and city championships. But even more important, our student-
athletes also excel in the classroom. In fact, many are selected for Scholar All-State teams and
receive academic scholarships to attend college.
Our 22-acre campus and ample facilities including a football stadium, outdoor track,
two baseball fields, indoor batting cage and fully-equipped gymnasium support student-
athletes as they strive for excellence.
Winning records are fantastic, but most Mount athletes say the intangible benefits
gained on the field and court carry them through life: the time-management skills acquired by
balancing schoolwork and athletics, the lifelong bonds formed with teammates and coaches,
and learning to lead through action and deeds.
Great traditions! Sixty-eight years and counting, the Thanksgiving Day game is one
of the most cherished of Mount traditions. Each year our varsity football team plays Cardinal
Hayes on Thanksgiving morning. Mount students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni show off
their pride and cheer on the Mountaineers in this longstanding, but friendly rivalry for cross-
Bronx bragging rights.
Participation in athletics
challenges the individual
and builds a strong sense of
community. Join or cheer on
one of 14 athletic teams and
programs:
Football
Cross Country
Soccer
Basketball
Indoor Track
Ice Hockey
Wrestling
Bowling
Baseball
Tennis
Outdoor Track
Golf
Lacrosse
Intramurals
Mount Pride
It’s a Fact
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Mountaineer for a Day Experience the Brotherhood of
the Mount by visiting campus as a Mountaineer for a Day.
You’ll shadow a freshman, attending all classes and taking
part in all activities, to see what it’s really like at the Mount.
Admissions All graduating eighth grade students must take
the TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)
Exam, which is administered in November. Prospective
students who do not sit for the exam must contact the
Director of Admissions, (718) 515-6400, ext. 228 to request
an interview.
Financial Support More than 25 percent of Mount
students receive tuition assistance. This is made available
through Mount Saint Michael Academy’s participation in
the Archdiocesan Be a Student’s Friend (BASF) Program.
The Mount is also a Student Sponsor Partnership (SSP)
member school. Other forms of support include the school’s
endowment, the Inner City Scholarship Fund and annual
giving. Students must be enrolled in order to apply for
financial assistance.
Scholarships Academic scholarships are awarded to
students based on the entrance exam, elementary school
recommendation and grade school record. Champagnat
Scholars are eligible for awards ranging from $1,500 to full
tuition. Alumni Association scholarships of $1,000 are also
awarded each year. Approximately 20 percent of Mount
students receive academic awards.
Take the Next Step
Mount Saint Michael Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletics and other administered programs.
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Mount Saint Michael Academy
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Mount Saint Michael Academy
4300 Murdock Avenue • Bronx, NY 10466 • (718) 515-6400 ext. 228 • email: [email protected]
www.mtstmichael.org
