Our program is designed to help students progress from dependence in early childhood to personal and intellectual independence as young adults. St. Mary’s participates in the development of and follows the standards of the Diocese of Savannah Office of Catholic Schools. 

Instruction is designed to be academically challenging, developmentally appropriate, and in alignment with national and state standards. It is based on the knowledge that students can become lifelong and self-reflective learners who grow in both intellectual wisdom and spiritual grace when they are taught in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and religious awareness.

Upon eighth grade graduation, our students are expected to reason logically, read critically, write correctly, express thoughts articulately, and analyze and question vigorously. 

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 

Our faculty creates a caring and supportive environment and has the flexibility (i.e. freedom) to use their experience and ingenuity to enhance learning in the classroom. Because the standards represent the baseline concepts or essential knowledge that students need to acquire during their current school year, our faculty is encouraged to and has the freedom to exceed them. Best practices are also encouraged and include collaborative instruction, enrichment, project-based learning, and STEM. 

SUBJECTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR

Classes taught daily include language arts, math, religion, science, and social studies. Specials classes include art, computer/technology, library/media center, music, physical education, and Spanish. Extracurricular opportunities are available, based on grade level, and may include academic team, chess, cybersecurity, gardening, finance, leadership, music, problem solving, public speaking, and more. 

A brief highlight by grade level, including specials classes, can be found under the Academics tab on this website.