The mission of the Mathematics Department at Montrose School is to provide for all students the opportunity and support necessary for them to learn significant mathematics with depth and understanding; to help students make, refine and explore conjectures on the basis of evidence and use a variety of reasoning and proof techniques to confirm or disprove those conjectures; to assist students in becoming flexible and resourceful problem solvers; to teach them to utilize knowledge of a variety of mathematical topics; to approach problems from different mathematical perspectives and represent the mathematics in different ways; and to equip students to communicate their mathematical ideas and results both orally and in writing.

At Montrose, we are committed to engaging our students with the beauty, intelligence, and fullness of the Catholic faith as revealed by the person of Jesus Christ. This academic presentation of the teaching of the Catholic Church is a valuable tool for students of all faith backgrounds to better understand the intellectual, moral and spiritual foundations of the classical Western civilization. Courses in Religion and Theology seek to help students learn what God has revealed of Himself, to know this revelation both through the use of their natural reason and through faith, and thereby to understand that faith and reason complement rather than contradict each other. Religion and Theology classes have regularly scheduled visits to the chapel and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance.

The Classical and World Languages Department at Montrose School seeks to widen the perspective of our students’ on our global community by exposing them to different cultures and languages. Whether their learning be focused on the language, history and culture of the Ancient world, or on the modern Spanish-speaking or Francophone communities, all students are encouraged to become effective communicators and culturally sensitive women of faith, character, and vision, to participate constructively in the 21st Century.

The mission of the English Department at Montrose School is to teach students the fundamentals of the English language as the basis for clear expression; to encourage in them confidence, clarity and depth in both oral and written communication; to promote self-reflection and creativity through the writing process; to assist students in developing the skills necessary for insightful literary analysis; to reinforce the character component of the school’s mission through the study of literature; to cultivate in young women an appreciation for, and love of, literature.

The mission of the Fine Arts Department at Montrose School is to enrich and support each student’s learning experience at Montrose School by providing unique opportunities for personal and intellectual development and self-expression through the study of Music, Drama, and the Visual Arts. Through creative exploration, the Fine Arts teach skills associated with imagination and invention and can lead students to higher levels of abstract thought. The department seeks fully to engage each student intellectually, emotionally, and physically, with the understanding that the Fine Arts are essential to the enlightened life and mind of the individual.

The goals of the History Department at Montrose School are to impart to students a certain body of factual and conceptual knowledge that is valuable in itself and as a background to understanding the present; to nurture in students a respect for the past; to investigate history through the humanities, particularly art, philosophy and literature, as a means to understanding the unity of human endeavor; to strengthen character through the study of and reflection on the lives and deeds of historical figures.

Phys Ed – Middle School The focus of physical education class in middle school is to have the girls exercise, provide opportunities for class bonding and nourish habits of heart such as gratitude. Using a sports-based curriculum, the girls are introduced to all the sports offered at Montrose as well as many other cooperative games and activities. In 6th grade and 7th grade, a good amount of time is spent on instruction specific to each sport. A signature experience of 7th grade PE is the Greek Olympics, a cross-curricular event with PE, history and art. The girls compete in their city states and enjoy the wonderful competition with both field and running events. 8th grade PE classes continue with a sport-based curriculum, but less direct instruction is given, allowing for an increase in competition in the actual sport. Class bonding and habits of heart are also an integral part of the class as the girls can spend time getting to know each other better in a non-academic setting. Throughout all the middle school PE classes, the girls help each other to become the best versions of themselves while encouraging each other to succeed to the best of their abilities.

The mission of the Science Department is to encourage all students to develop the skills of logical inquiry and investigation; ensure that individual students learn the foundations of science necessary for success in college and in life; expose students to technological excellence in the classroom; and to promote in them reflection about the origins and meaning of human life.