Curriculum
Nurturing Hearts, Minds, and Souls
At St. Mary School, learning is a joyful journey of discovery! We believe that every child is uniquely created by God with individual gifts, curious minds, and endless potential. Our comprehensive curriculum blends strong academic standards with deep Catholic values—creating a warm, supportive environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, think creatively, and love learning.
From our cozy preschool classrooms to our leadership-building 8th-grade program, our dedicated teachers walk alongside every student, ensuring they feel confident, valued, and well-prepared for high school and beyond.
Core Academics: Building Strong Foundations
We provide a rich, well-rounded academic program designed to inspire curiosity and foster critical thinking across every grade level:
- Religious Education: Daily faith formation where students learn Christian values, explore Scripture, and put their faith into action through prayer, weekly Mass, and hands-on community service.
- Language Arts & Reading: Building strong communicators, enthusiastic readers, and thoughtful writers through phonics, literature appreciation, creative writing, and public speaking.
- Mathematics: Developing confident problem-solvers through step-by-step math concepts, hands-on activities, and real-world application from basic counting to algebra.
- Science: Igniting wonder about God’s creation through interactive experiments, life and physical sciences, environmental exploration, and hands-on discovery.
- Social Studies & History: Helping students understand our world, appreciate history, and grow into compassionate, responsible citizens who make a positive impact in their communities.
Enrichment Programs: Exploring God-Given Talents
Education at St. Mary’s goes far beyond the textbook! We nurture the whole child by offering specialized enrichment classes that allow students to express their creativity, stay active, and explore new passions:
- Music & Performing Arts: Singing, learning instruments (including our wonderful hand chime program!), and sharing joyful performances at school Masses, programs, and concerts.
- Visual Arts: Inspiring creative expression, color theory, and artistic confidence through a variety of hands-on art projects and mediums.
- Physical Education & Wellness: Encouraging healthy habits, teamwork, sportsmanship, and active fun through engaging physical activities and physical education classes.
- Technology: Guiding students to use modern technology safely, responsibly, and effectively as a tool for research, learning, and innovation.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6