PAGE 37 KIDZ CONNECTION theconnectionsnj.com estled on a picturesque campus in Caldwell, NJ, Mount St. Dominic Academy Mount St. Dominic Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school with a 132-year legacy of empowering young women. Through encouraging spiritual growth, intellectual curiosity, and a mission-driven commitment to service, we prepare our students to make a global impact. Students at The Mount The Mount thrive in small classes with personalized instruction that is tailored to how girls learn best while also excelling in championship-winning athletics and award-winning performing arts. Our 100% college acceptance rate reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The Mount is raising the bar for 2025–26 with a lineup of inspiring new initiatives, including: • Dual Enrollment with Seton Hall University: Students earn college credits from SHU by enrolling in select courses at The Mount—no travel required. Current offerings include many AP and Honors classes, with more on the way. • Capstone Program with Harvard University: This program features a prestigious Harvard partnership for students in grades 11-12. Students receive virtual research support from Harvard mentors with the goal of publication. • Expanded STEAM Curriculum: Students explore exciting STEAM electives like Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Dance, Choir, and Band—earning credit while discovering new passions. • Direct Shuttle Service: New morning shuttle routes offer convenient pickups from four CONNECTION COMMENDS Essex and Morris County locations, making The Mount more accessible than ever. • Girls’ Leadership Summer Program: The SHE Project (June 24–26) is a confidence-building camp for girls entering grades 6–8, featuring workshops, team building, and leadership activities. Founded in 1892, Mount St. Dominic Acad- Mount St. Dominic Academy is an independent Catholic, college-preparatory school for young women. The Mount The Mount also offers signature programs such as a Health Sciences Concentration, for students interested in pursuing a career in medical-related fields, a Social Justice Concentration, for students interested in pursuing a career in service-oriented fields such as working at a non-profit or participating in advocacy work, and the L.E.O. Entrepreneurship Program. The L.E.O. Entrepreneurship Program covers a range of topics, including business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and sales, while offering hands-on practical experience and networking opportunities for participating students. The Mount has earned national and regional honors, including “Gold with Access” on the 2024 College Board AP School Honor Roll, and the 2023 College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Awards for exceptional female representation in both AP Computer Science A (CSA) and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). The Mount also earned Gold Medals in the 2023 and 2024 “Best of Essex” contests in the “Best Private High School” category and achieved an A+ rating on Niche’s 2024 “Best Schools” list, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of schools nationwide. One hundred percent of Mount Mount St. Dominic graduates are accepted to fouryear colleges, with the Class of 2024 earning over $13 million $13 million in scholarships. For more information, visit: www.msdacademy.org. 3 Ryerson Avenue Caldwell, NJ 973-226-0660 www.msdacademy.org Next-Level Learning at Mount St. Dominic Academy N www.msdacademy.org
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