Our Mission

EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH STRONG ACADEMICS AND CHRISTIAN VALUES.
At St. Mary’s School, our mission is to be a community of faith in which we nourish each
child’s spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
What every student who leaves our school should be able to do, know, understand, or value to
be successful in the real world:

Individuals Who Model Christ:

• by exhibiting compassion, tolerance, justice, and respect.
• by making good moral choices.
• by serving others.
• by having basic knowledge of Catholic Christian doctrine, tradition, Scripture, and liturgy.
• by having the ability to engage in various forms of prayer.

Diligent Lifelong Learners:

• who possess a foundation of basic, academic skills leading to independent thinking and learning.
• who are effective communicators, collaborators, and decision makers.
• who exhibit an appreciation for the fine arts.

Active Individuals:

• who demonstrate knowledge of health, physical skills, and hygiene.
• who understand the need to care for their physical being, as it is a gift from God and a temple for their soul.
• who show respect for their own gifts and talents and for those of others.

Responsible Citizens:

• who conscientiously respond to the needs of society and the environment.
• who appreciate and understand our diverse society.
• who are cognizant of current events.
• who participate in the democratic process.
• who identify with, and participate in, an active, faith-based community.

“Be it known to all who enter here, that Christ is the reason for our school, the unseen but ever present teacher in our classes, the model of our faculty, and the inspiration of our students.”