BE A MOUNTIE

and you can be anything

 800 Logee Street
Woonsocket, R.I. 02895
401-769-0310
mountsaintcharles.org

CONTACT

President
Alan Tenreiro ‘92
tenreiroa@mtstcharles.org

Principal of Formation &

Operations
Edwin Burke
burkee@mtstcharles.org

Principal of Academics
Jessie Butash
butashj@mtstcharles.org

Assistant Principal
Julie Beauvais ‘96
beauvaisj@mtstcharles.org

Director of School
Counseling
Lisa Tenreiro
tenreirol@mtstcharles.org

Director of Admissions
Susan Gasbarro ‘93
gasbarros@mtstcharles.org

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 OUR HOPES FOR OUR
GRADUATES
As a result of our emphasis on holistic education, we
hope our graduates are well-rounded young people who
are aware of their own gifts, talents, and limitations, recognize
the need to continue their own spiritual, psychological, emotional,
social, intellectual, and physical growth, and respond to God’s call
to be balanced, compassionate adults.

Because of our emphasis on spiritual growth and

religious values, we hope that our students graduate with
a strong belief that God loves them, a willingness to respond to
Jesus’ directive to love one another, a commitment to compassion,
justice, and service, a desire for a deeper relationship with God
through prayer, an intentional integration of faith and daily life,
Alan Tenreiro an understanding of the teachings and traditions of the Catholic
President Church, and a willingness to become active members in their local
Class of 1992 church communities.

Because of our efforts at firm and friendly discipline, we

hope that our graduates have developed self-discipline that
guides their actions, are sensitive and respond with compassion to
the limitations of others, have respect for authority and for persons
for whom they are responsible, and approach relationships with
fairness, mutual trust, and cooperation.

Because of the caring nature and personal attention

given to our students, we hope our graduates genuinely
care for others, value themselves and others as unique children of
God, and nurture positive relationships and build community.

As a result of our commitment to academic excellence,

we hope our graduates are intellectually curious, are prepared
to meet the academic demands of college and work, strive to
reach their intellectual potential, and use their intellectual gifts to
serve others more effectively and generously.

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 AT-A-GLANCE

1924 560 18:1

FOUNDED IN STUDENTS ENROLLED STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

STUDENT POPULATION

57% 43%
FROM
RHODE ISLAND
FROM
MASSACHUSETTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

$
15 million
IN SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED ANNUALLY
TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENT

26 36
HIGH
SCHOOL
SPORTS
TEAMS

20
MIDDLE
STUDENT
SCHOOL
CLUBS AND
SPORTS
ACTIVITIES
TEAMS

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 STUDENT
OPPORTUNITIES
• Campus Ministry
• Exhibition of the Blessed
Sacrament every month
• First Friday Masses
• Communion Breakfasts
• Holy Day Masses
• Days of Service
• The Sacred Heart Chapel
provides space for quiet
reflection
• Student-athlete masses
• School-wide prayer and
intentions every morning
and before religion class
and lunch
• Volunteer and service:
Students complete
over 7,000 hours of
community service every
year
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RELIGIOUS VALUES
Catholic values of love, faith, morality, and service are the
spiritual core of Mount Saint Charles. In a world that more and
more often encourages moral and spiritual ambiguity, we give
our young people a solid moral foundation for living in peace
with their brothers and sisters, and in the Lord’s eternal grace.
Mount owes its faith traditions to the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart, the order of Catholic brothers who founded Mount
Saint Charles and nurtured it over the decades as teachers,
coaches, mentors, and staff. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart
are dedicated to service in the example of Father Andre Coindre,
who founded the order in 1821 after saving two girls from freezing
in a church doorway.
Religious practice is woven into life at Mount Saint Charles.
There are traditional observances such as First Friday Masses
and the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Community service time in
the curriculum enables students to work with the less fortunate
in their communities. Our goal is to inspire them to make service
a part of their spiritual lives as Jesus did: “for even the Son of
Man came not to be served, but to serve others.”
ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
Mount Saint Charles nurtures learners who can think,
analyze, compare, collaborate, and communicate. Our
graduates carry stellar academic credentials, study habits,
and research skills with them into life.

The academic program is designed to get students into the

colleges and universities of their choice, then enable them to
excel once they’re there. Students are encouraged to discuss
and explore plans of how to achieve their goals with faculty
and counseling staff as soon as they start at Mount.

Our extensive program of Advanced Placement and honors

courses offer rigorous programs of studies to earn the
respect of college admissions officers. Mount Saint Charles
offers Advanced Placement courses in: U.S. Government
& Politics, U.S. History, European History, Psychology,
Comparative Government & Politics, Human Geography,
World History, Literature & Composition, Language
& Composition, French Language & Culture, Spanish
Language & Culture, Calculus AB, Statistics, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer
Science Principles, Studio Art, and Music Theory.

Mount Saint Charles also offers the AP (Advanced

Placement) Capstone™ diploma program. This program
consists of two advanced placement courses that teach
essential skills such as analyzing information for deeper
comprehension and planning studies and investigations.

OPPORTUNITIES
• Wide range of college preparatory, honors, and
Advanced Placement courses
• Virtual course opportunities
• Seals of Biliteracy, which enables students to
earn recognition for their abilities in multiple
languages
• Digital literacy program, which teaches digital
citizenship and responsibility
• State-of-the-art computer lab
• Robotics and technology courses
• Personal attention and diagnostic assessments
through our School Counseling Office and
Academic Support Team to ensure students
feel connected and excel academically

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 FINE ARTS
Mount Saint Charles’ fine arts program nurtures
creativity, abstract thinking, and presentation skills.
Classes accommodate students of every ability level,
from beginners to burgeoning pros, encouraging them
to find their creative outlets.

Students can choose from a varied palette of music,

art, dance, and drama classes. Our music program,
which began when the school was founded in 1924,
includes instrumental and choral music. Visual arts
students can choose from drawing, painting, two-
and three-dimensional design, computer design, and
architecture. For thespians, our grades 6-9 and 10-12
drama clubs each produce two plays a year. Dancers
can move from modern to tap to ballet to jazz.

The arts at Mount Saint Charles extend beyond

stage and studio. Teachers incorporate arts into
interdisciplinary lessons on cultural awareness,
heritage, and diversity. Our Fine Arts Community
Outreach Program sends students out to share their
creative gifts. Our wildly popular summer Fine Arts
Camp offers everything from music to video game
design.

The Fine Arts Department was named a Creative

Ticket School of Excellence, a distinction sponsored by
the Kennedy Center Alliance for Education Network
and the Rhode Island Alliance for Arts Education.
The program recognizes schools that have done an
outstanding job of making the arts essential to their
students’ educations.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Mount’s Fine Arts Department was named a
Creative Ticket School of Excellence
• Variety of musical opportunities including:
Instrumental Band, Wind Ensemble, Chorus,
Jazz Band, Handbells, Steel Drums
• Wide range of visual art classes including:
Drawing, painting, two- and three-dimensional
design, computer design, and architecture
• Four theatre productions every year
• Multiple dance genres including: Modern, jazz,
ballet, and tap
• International travel opportunities

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INTERSCHOLASTIC &
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
• Baseball
• Basketball (boys and girls)
• Equestrian (boys and girls)
• Fastpitch Softball
• Football (Co-op)
• Golf (boys and girls)
• Cheerleading
• Competition Cheerleading
• Cross Country (boys and girls)
• Ice Hockey (boys and girls)
• Indoor & Outdoor Track (boys
and girls)
• Soccer (boys and girls)
• Sur La Glacé Figure Skating
(boys and girls)
• Swimming (boys and girls)
• Tennis (boys and girls)
• Lacrosse (boys and girls)
• Volleyball (boys and girls)
• Captain Leadership program
ATHLETICS
The developmental value of athletics has been central to
a Mount Saint Charles education since we opened our
doors. Through the years, our athletes have consistently
brought home honors and championships while
embodying the principles of teamwork, sportsmanship,
and hard work.
Mount offers boys and girls athletics at the middle school
(grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) levels. We
have 26 high school sports teams for boys and girls, while
middle school students can choose from 20 boys and girls
sports teams.
Our teams practice and play in excellent on-campus and
community facilities. The gymnasium, ice arena, tennis
courts, baseball/softball field, and soccer/lacrosse field are
located on campus. The six-lane Woonsocket High School
track and the Woonsocket YMCA pool host the outdoor
track and swim teams. Our gymnasium was upgraded with
a new oak floor in 2017, the ice arena got new plexiglass
barriers in 2018, and we have raised funds to add a
weight/training room to the athletic facilities soon.
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 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
With 36 clubs and student organizations appealing to a wide range of creative, athletic and social
interests, there’s never a reason to be bored at Mount Saint Charles once schoolwork is finished.
Skiing? Journalism? Forensics? We have those, and much more!

After School Programming

Library adult supervision to 6 p.m. Clubs & Societies
On-campus dinner options Campus Ministry
Music Lessons Service Opportunity Depot
Intramural sports Select Choir
After school sporting events Drama Club
Fitness and conditioning Room Student Leadership Association
Homework Help Center Dance Team
Tutoring Forensics Club
Teacher Extra Help: All Mount Junior High Math Counts
faculty are available for extra Science/Earth Crew
help every weekday until 2:45 World Language Club
p.m. High School Quiz Show
Writing Club
College Prep Resources Book Club
SAT Prep Classes Model Legislature
NEW School Counseling Office Math Team
Mock Trial
Summer Enrichment Broadcast Crew
Fine Arts Camp Current Events Club
Sports Camps
Student-run newspaper:
The Hilltopper
Chess Team
Yearbook
Art Club
Lego Robotics
Railroad Building Club
Photography Club
Ski Club
Intramurals: Ping-pong, ultimate
Frisbee, flag football, cricket,
badminton, and dodgeball
Outdoor Skating Club
Middle School Council
Best Buddies
National Junior Honor Society
National Honor Society
Science Olympiad
Students Against Destructive
Decisions

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MIDDLE SCHOOL
MOUNTIES
The middle school program at Mount Saint Charles
is designed to meet the specific academic, social,
and emotional needs of adolescents. Students will
receive a well-rounded education where their unique
talents and gifts are developed while elevating
content knowledge and qualities of a learner that are
necessary for success in higher levels of learning
and beyond.

Middle School Success Classes

We believe in the importance of providing exploratory
opportunities for students as they build essential
foundational skills of success. Success classes
offer students the chance to engage in a variety
of experiences that help them to build knowledge,
confidence, and core skills necessary to be a learner
in today’s world.

• Philosophy & debate • Computer Science

• Bone Chiller Discoveries
• Guts Galore • Lego Robotics
• Science Olympiad • STEM Machines
• Minecraft History • Beg. Instrumental Music
• Draw What You See • Band
• World Culture • Making Murals
• PEplus • Chorus
• Retro Recess • Dance
• Safe Sitter Babysitting • Drama
• Your Best U • Theater
• Digital Photography • Intro to Visual Arts
• Book Club

Middle School Extension Program

Our Middle School Extension program provides an
“extra” year middle school option allowing a student
more time to mature socially, providing another year
of academic preparedness and time to enhance
study skills and time management, and perhaps
another year to strengthen athletic ability to pursue a
sport in high school.

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 WHERE OUR
GRADUATES GO
Our Class of 2018 graduates received over
$15 million in scholarships and were admitted
to the world’s finest colleges and universities.
American University
Anna Maria College
Arizona State University
Assumption College
Becker College
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Brigham Young University
Bryant University
Catholic Univ. of America
Clark University
Colby College
College of the Holy Cross
Community College of R.I.
Coastal Carolina University
Curry College
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Florida Atlantic University
Florida State University
Florida Southern College
Fordham University
Franciscan University
Franciscan University of
Steubenville
Franklin Pierce University
Gettysburg College
High Point University
Hobart & William Smith
Hofstra University
International Fashion Academy:
Paris
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Iowa State University
Johnson & Wales University
Kenyon College
Loyola Univ. of Maryland
Manhattan College
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Merrimack College
Miami University: Ohio
Michigan State University
Mount Holyoke College
Neumann University
New England Institute of Tech.
New York University
Nichols College
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern Univ.
Old Dominion University
Pace University
Providence College
Quinnipiac University
Regis College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island College
Rivier University
Roger Williams University
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
Salve Regina University
San Diego State University
School of Art Institute of Chicago
Seton Hall University
Simmons College
St. Anselm College
St. John’s University
St. Joseph’s College (ME, PA)
St. Michael’s College
Stonehill College
Stony Brook University
Springfield College
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Trinity College
United States Navy
University of California: Davis
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Hartford
University of Ilinois at Urbana:
Champaign
University of Maine
University of Maryland - College Park
University of Massachusetts:
Dartmouth, Amherst & Boston
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
University of San Diego
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Vermont
Villanova University
Washington College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Westfield State University
Wheaton College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Xavier University
 99%
of students
are accepted
to college or
accept military
appointment

“Mount has truly become a

second home. It is a place where
we are allowed to explore new
interests, gifts, and talents, and
are nurtured and guided to reach
our full potential. At Mount, the
values of hard work, scholarship,
kindness, humility, and charity are
instilled in each student through
their own unique experiences.”

RACHEL BREITENBACH ‘18

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 THE FUTURE IS
BRIGHT FUTURE
MOUNTIE
PROGRAM
Early-action
acceptance applications
Students in grades 4, 5, 6, or
7 from any public, charter, or
private school can apply to
Mount early and reserve a
guaranteed spot in our grade
6, 7, 8, or 9 before attending
Mount. Whether your school is
K-5 or K-6 or K-8, this program
takes away the worry of having
a spot in our high school.

Families must complete

Mount Saint Charles has embarked on a period of a short application form,
programming and facilities expansion. Building on a solid submit transcripts and sign a
legacy of 95 years, we’re adapting to change while retaining recommendation form.
our Catholic character. Future Mountie acceptances
We’ve added new facilities to meet the evolving needs are conditional on a student
of today’s students. We’ve overhauled the computer lab successfully remaining on
and expanded our library with a coffee shop/cafe area a good path academically,
where students can gather to study and socialize. A new behaviorally, and spiritually
amphitheater adds space for outdoor dining and events. through the completion of
their elementary school
On the programming side, we’re expanding our already course of studies. Students
extensive Advanced Placement Program with the Capstone must complete the traditional
program that teaches essential communication and analysis application and testing process
skills. This year’s transition from a guidance counseling to a when the choice is made to
school counseling model puts a new emphasis on teaching officially enroll at Mount.
interpersonal skills and building deeper counselor/student
ties. This process begins April 1
of each year. Future Mountie
Our hockey program – winner of 44 state titles – is shooting acceptances are mailed by
for national prominence with the hiring of a championship- June 1 of each year. A $75 non-
winning coaching staff. Two Mount graduates who played in refundable deposit is required
the NHL have returned as coaches and advisors. A 12-time to hold the spot once accepted.
Ivy League championship-winning coach has signed on to Students in the Woonsocket
run our girls soccer program. Our new equestrian team and Catholic Regional system or
the Sur la Glacé skating program increases our appeal to new from any Catholic feeder school
pools of student athletes. will not be charged the fee and
can defer enrollment for free.
Mount is on the move. Come and be part of the change.

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HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1 Schedule a visit and complete an application
We encourage all students to visit campus during the application
process for one of our Shadow Days. To schedule a visit, contact
Director of Admissions Susan Gasbarro at 401-769-0310 Ext. 177
or via email at gasbarros@mtstcharles.org. To complete an
application online, visit mountsaintcharles.org.

STEP 2 Take the entrance exam

Upon applying, students must take an entrance exam in order to be
eligible for admission. The Parent Application and Entrance Exam
registration form should be received by the Admissions Office no
later than 3 school days before the testing date. For this year’s
entrance exam dates, visit mountsaintcharles.org.

STEP 3 Request recommendations and transcripts

The Admissions Office will send a request for a transcript and a
school recommendation to the applicant’s current school. If you wish
to add other recommendations from teachers, guidance counselors,
or principals, please have them sent to the Admissions Office. Check
our website for this year’s deadline for recommendation letters.

STEP 4 Apply for financial aid and wait to hear from the
Admissions Committee upon acceptance.
To qualify for financial aid and scholarships, please complete a
financial aid application online at factstuitionaid.com. More detailed
information will be available with acceptance letters. Acceptance
letters are usually mailed by February 1. Visit our website for this
year’s financial aid application deadlines and notification dates.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AID

Mount Saint Charles Academy has made a priority of
providing financial assistance to eligible families in order
to meet the costs of tuition. Over $500,000 is awarded
to our families each year.

Alumni Legacy Award Multiple-Child Academic & Merit Woonsocket Resident

(Grades 9-12) Discount Scholarships Discount
Mount is pleased to (Grades 6-12) (Grades 6-12) (Grades 6-12)
offer a $500 discount to Mount is pleased to be Mount offers a variety $1000 discounts
children of Mount alumni able to offer a discount of academic and merit are available for all
(max one per child). to families making an scholarships through both Woonsocket residents that
These scholarships are investment for more than the admissions process qualify for financial aid.
renewable each year the one child (dependent) and events that honor A financial aid application
student attends MSC attending Mount at the achievement throughout must be completed.
in grades 9-12 and is a same time. the Mount experience.
student in good standing.

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 Mount Saint Charles Academy
Mount Saint Charles Academy is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory, 6th to 12th-
grade academy in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, committed to
academic excellence, moral values, and well-rounded students. Our commitment to
caring means that each and every student is known, valued, and treasured.

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