Academics
Academics
Academic excellence in preparation for college has been essential to our mission since our founders opened the doors of MUS. We offer a wide variety of courses focused on the liberal arts – English, mathematics, classical and modern languages, history, sciences, and fine and performing arts. An experienced, dedicated, and caring faculty guides our boys on their way, as they discover how to learn and discern, how to think and how to reason.
Our teachers encourage all manner of intellectual pursuits as they share their own particular passions, be they detective fiction, robotics engineering, Portuguese culture, statistical analysis, Augustan poetry, the Maker Movement, or the math of music.
Our students are fully engaged in their educational journey, and their academic success is evident in Advanced Placement scores, participation in academic honor societies, success in interscholastic competitions, and college acceptances and scholarships. However, the ultimate measure of their – and our – success is the development of a lifelong love of learning.
Our students are fully engaged in their educational journey, and their academic success is evident in Advanced Placement scores, participation in academic honor societies, success in interscholastic competitions, and college acceptances and scholarships. However, the ultimate measure of their – and our – success is the development of a lifelong love of learning.
School Policies
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Emergencies, Weather Closings
WEATHER CLOSINGSRead More
During adverse weather conditions, administrators monitor the situation and decide when the school will close or follow abbreviated hours. The decision is posted on the school’s website and social media as soon as it is made, so please do not call or message school officials or administrative offices.
The school also calls, emails, and texts families during school emergencies and closings. These emergency notifications are called Owls Alerts. For us to contact you, we need accurate contact information and your permission to text you.
If you need to update your contact information, go to the Profile Update page of our website. You must also text "YES" to 87569 to allow us to text you.
The school responds to severe weather and other emergencies with a practiced procedure of securing students as quickly and as safely as possible in the most secure environment that the facilities offer.
In any real emergency, students are not to leave campus without permission from the administration. Buildings are safer than vehicles during these events, and the driving lanes on campus must be as free as possible for emergency vehicles or for the orderly dismissal from school once conditions improve according to the National Weather Service. -
School Handbook
The MUS U Book is a comprehensive annual handbook of policies and contact information. It is provided to current MUS families, and may not be used for solicitation or commercial purpose. For confidentiality reasons only policies are provided here. -
Social Media/School Identity Policy
This document briefly outlines school policy about social media, use of school identity, and publishing guidelines. Contact the Communications Office with any questions.
Academic News
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Owls Score in Latin Fall Festivus
The scholarship of MUS Latin students – and their skill at chariot racing – was on full display at the 17th Annual Latin Fall Festivus on November 16 at White Station High School.Read More -
Summer Fellowship Deadline: Feb. 18
MUS is honored to offer three summer fellowships to support Owls in Classes of 2025-27 in summer enrichment programs. Application deadline is February 18.Read More -
Williamson Presents Veterans Chapel
Christopher Williamson ’06 spoke in chapel about his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps as part of our Veterans Week Chapel Series, organized by the Alumni Veteran Committee. Williamson said that his four years at MUS prepared him well for his military service and for his career as the COO and wealth advisor for Red Door Wealth Management.Read More -
Juniors, College Counseling Meetings
College counselor meetings with juniors began Tuesday, November 5, and will continue through the beginning of December.Read More -
Next LS Manhood Breakfast: Nov. 22
History Instructor Jonathan Large is the guest speaker at our next Lower School Manhood Breakfast on Friday, November 22, 2024. The topic will be Leadership in Service.Read More -
Quarter 2 Midpoint: Nov. 8
Friday, November 8, marks the second quarter midpoint of the 2024-25 school year. Please review your son’s grades in OwlHub, and contact his teacher(s) if you have questions.Read More -
MUS Seeks Rocketeers!
History Instructor Patrick McCarroll ’92 announces the creation of a new Upper School rocket science quarter course entitled U Rock It! The interdisciplinary program affords students hands-on experiences in the fields of physics, mathematics, engineering, and design (art).Read More -
College Financial Planning Event: Nov. 12
The next College Money Method program, “Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid” is Tuesday, November 12, 6 p.m. This online workshop will provide extensive resources and an in-depth review of the new and evolving ways that colleges price education and provide financial assistance.Read More -
PSAT Scores Available: Nov. 7
PSAT/NMSQT scores will be available online Thursday, November 7, for Grades 9-11. Students can access their scores through their online College Board accounts or by using the BigFuture School app if they opted in on test day.Read More -
Judge Lipman Explains the Judiciary
The Honorable Sheryl H. Lipman, chief judge of the United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee, spoke in chapel October 4. At a time when the judiciary and judges have come under fire, History Department Chair Jonathan Jones invited Judge Lipman to explain the vital work done by our courts.Read More -
MUS in Europe: Math in England
Dr. Steve Gadbois will lead the 2025 MUS in Europe trip Math in England from May 26 to June 5.Read More -
Ten Owls Named Commended Scholars
The following 10 seniors have received recognition as National Merit Commended Scholars indicating their PSAT scores rank among the top 3-4% in the United States: Joephen Chen, Bennett Frazer, Wilkes Gowen, Diego Guerrero Viloria, Leo Meske, Paxton Silver, Whitt Stockburger, Gabe Ungab, Dennis White, and Ethan Zaptin.Read More -
College Financial Planning Resources
MUS is partnering with Paul Martin, founder of College Money Method, to provide six virtual programs and a helpful resource library about college financial planning, including merit-based scholarships and the need-based financial aid process.Read More -
Kay Moves to New Role
Assistant Head for Advancement Perry Dement has announced that Harvey Kay ’01 has been promoted to director of Development. Kay joined the Development Office as director of the Annual Fund in September 2023. In this newly created position, he will oversee the school’s annual fundraising efforts as well as alumni and parent programs.Read More -
Olympian Returns to Alma Mater
Olympic decathlete Harrison Williams, Class of 2014, spent the morning on campus, speaking at the Manhood Breakfast, joining in the Talking The U Podcast, and sharing his journey in an interview with Track and Cross Country Head Coach Drew Hinote during chapel.Read More -
Test Prep for PSAT, SAT, ACT
The College Counseling team provides sophomores and juniors with an online account with Applerouth, an Atlanta-based test-prep company. Students should use the skill-building modules and practice exams as they prepare for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT exams.Read More -
Ten Owls National Merit Semifinalists
Ten seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 70th National Merit Scholarship Program, indicating their 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test scores rank in the top 1% nationwide.Read More -
Harkins Shares Alcy Ball Mission
Alcy Ball Development Corporation Executive Director Seth Harkins spoke in chapel about his work in the Alcy Ball neighborhood of South Memphis. ABDC’s mission is to “develop a thriving, resident-led community reflecting the Kingdom of God, through the following programs: Connect, Train, Restore.”Read More -
Sanders Focuses on School Mottos
Headmaster Pete Sanders highlighted school mottos for a chapel presentation, weaving in the history, founders, and character of remarkable institutions.Read More -
Thompson Extols Power of Written Word
English Instructor Norman Thompson took the chapel stage to encourage Owls to delve into the literary world.Read More
Upper School Team:
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Lower School Team:
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