Missouri Military Academy’s structured environment empowers young men to succeed through a program of academic excellence, character development and leadership training.
Missouri Military Academy develops cadets who:
- Are of sound moral character and self-disciplined to strive for and achieve their goals.
- Are academically prepared to attend college; and
- Are better prepared for life as a result of the Academy’s mentoring and focus on academic, physical, and social development.
The Guiding Principles by which Missouri Military Academy accomplishes its Mission and Vision are:
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Moral Behavior. Young men are encouraged to develop an ethical and moral foundation with a social conscience in order to successfully meet the challenges of a global society.
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Critical Thinking. The Academy’s excellent college preparatory education emphasizes critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, mathematical competency, and literacy in reading, writing, and speaking English. Cadets must develop individual study and organizational skills, self-discipline, self-motivation, teamwork and communication skills.
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Safe and High Quality Environment. The MMA experience requires a safe and secure environment in order for our cadets to truly learn and grow. We must maintain excellent support programs, infrastructure, and facilities in order to deliver the Academy’s value proposition.
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Professional Faculty and Staff. The development of young men requires a motivated, well-educated faculty committed to educating, inspiring, and mentoring cadets both in and out of the classroom.
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Citizenship. Young men must understand the importance of selfless contributions to our society through respect for themselves and others. They must appreciate the value of service and of a strong work ethic.
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Health and Wellness. Young men adopt and adhere to a healthy lifestyle of proper diet and physical fitness thereby promoting both physical and social development.