Courses of Study

College Ready. Career Ready. Life Ready.

Salem Academy’s college preparatory curriculum provides a strong liberal arts foundation combined with relevant 21^st-century skills and experiential learning.

“I could not have been better prepared for college. I left Salem with invaluable study skills, along with writing skills that I used throughout my marketing career and still use today.”

Martha Manning A’73
Trustee, President of Alumnae Board

Real-World Learning

As much as you’ll learn in the classroom you’ll learn in the world via

Life skills: Time management; wellness; public speaking
Internships & travel for Jan Term
Community service
Participation & leadership

100% College acceptance
6-36 The number of college credits students earned (2019)

“I used to dread going to school every day. I wasn’t learning anything, so I didn’t put the time into it. At the Academy, it was completely different. I’ve grew to love learning, because I learned things that mattered. I even took 2 college-level courses for credit.”

Zoe Smith A’19

Opportunities to Excel

Plus 2 Program — 2 Ways to Earn College Credit
34 AP & Honors Courses — Be Challenged & Go Far

Your Advisor will be with you throughout your time at Salem functioning as your mentor, counselor, advocate, cheerleader, teacher, and school mom or dad. Mostly, though, your Advisor will help you stay challenged and engaged, while living a healthy and balanced life.