Mount Saint Joseph Academy (Flourtown, Pennsylvania)
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| Mount Saint Joseph Academy | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 120 West Wissahickon Ave Flourtown, Pennsylvania, 19031 United States |
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| Information | |
| President | Sr. Kathleen Brabson |
| Principal | Sr. Karen Dietrich |
| Type | Private; All-Female |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Motto | Spes Messis In Semine (The Hope Of The Harvest Is In The Seed) |
| Teams | Magic |
| Color(s) | Purple, White and Gold |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Homepage | www.msjacad.org |
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, commonly called the The Mount, in Flourtown, Pennsylvania is a Philadelphia area college preparatory school.
[edit] History
Mount Saint Joseph Academy located in Flourtown, Pennsylvania was founded in 1858 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. The academy was located in Philadelphia on the grounds of what is now Chestnut Hill College. Originally a boarding school, the academy accepted day students in 1911. In 1928, it was the first Catholic school to be approved by the Middle States Association accrediting agency.[citation needed] In response to the growth of the school and evolving educational needs, the Mount moved in 1961 to its present site situated on 78 acres (31.6 ha), just outside the community of Chestnut Hill near Philadelphia.
However, since the construction of the buildings in 1961, student enrollment has more than doubled, the number of full-time faculty has tripled, and the number of course offerings has quadrupled. In order to continue the academy's tradition of excellence, the administration and the Board of Directors embarked on two capital campaigns. As a result of the overwhelming generosity and support of the Mount community, the campaigns have been a tremendous success, resulting in the expansion of the Academy during the 1997–98 school term and again in 2003–2004.
[edit] Mission
As a college preparatory school, Mount Saint Joseph Academy prepares young women to realize their fullest potential. The Mount is imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the special charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Dedicated faculty are committed to a holistic education enriched by the values of the Catholic church.
Within an environment that fosters excellence tempered by gentleness, individual students are recognized and valued. Academically challenging programs, which are teacher-directed and student-centered, ensure a well-rounded education with an emphasis on social responsibility.
Committed to preparing women for leadership roles, Mount Saint Joseph Academy enables students to meet the moral and ethical challenges of an ever-changing society and a technological future. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by an early Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission of the school asserts that, "On the education of women largely depends the future of society."
