What makes St. Mary’s School distinctive day-to-day and throughout the year? Let us give you a tour of the benefits of our unique program before you dig into the details.
Many elements of the St. Mary’s School program center on community. As just one example, Lower School kids start by coming together within the classroom or in grade-level learning groups to set the tone of the day and lead their peers in investigating the values that set us apart. Learn More
St. Mary’s School students find multiple ways to dive into hands-on, real-world learning. For example, Lower School students might learn about media influence by creating their own documentaries for a student film festival. Learn More
Kids in our Preschool relish engaging with the world through our garden—which they maintain. There, children experience hands-on, fun activities built around an outdoor curriculum, which includes art and science activities. Learn More
World-class minds require world-class academics. At St. Mary’s School, writing instruction follows a workshop approach where students select the subjects they want to explore and develop their own writing style. Learn More
Meals at St. Mary’s School are social, growing opportunities. Our open-air Green Family Commons unites students and staff as one community so they can enjoy locally-sourced, fresh-cooked food and take an active role in managing mealtimes. Learn More
At. St. Mary’s School, we dig deeper into our core subjects with single subjects—hands-on labs that provide students with extra (and extra-engaging) experiences centered on curriculum-linked topics. Learn More
Of course we teach Science, English, and Math at St. Mary’s School, but here we work cross-discipline to make sure students see how it all connects—and so they can learn how to learn. Memorizing multiplication tables isn’t as important as asking tough questions and encouraging the motivation to uncover the answers for yourself. Learn More
It’s not just what we do in class that matters. It’s what we do throughout our lives. The St. Mary’s School enrichment program brings in guest teachers to share their passion from everything from robotics to chess to gymnastics. For those who want to exercise their bodies alongside their minds, athletics include flag football and cheerleading—open to Lower School students, too! Learn More