MISSION STATEMENT

St. Mary’s Academy’s long tradition continues as a private Catholic college preparatory co-educational elementary and a middle/high school for young women. In a family oriented atmosphere, St. Mary’s is committed to educating the whole person. Students are taught to live Christian values, think critically, give service and act responsibly in a global society.

PHILOSOPHY

St. Mary’s Academy is committed to the threefold purpose of Catholic education — message, community and service — as outlined in To Teach As Jesus Did. We strive to promote an integration of religious truths and values as we work toward building a Faith Community.

"WE BELIEVE IN THE EDUCATION AND FORMATION OF THE WHOLE PERSON."

We believe in the education and formation of the whole person: spiritually, physically, culturally, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and aesthetically. We, therefore, seek to promote the opportunity for each student to:

• Know Christ and develop a value system based on His teachings;
• Form and live Christian community in worship, motivation and fellowship;
• Respond to the obligation of giving Christian service and working to achieve justice in society;
• Develop the student’s individual powers and capacities to the fullest;
• Develop an inquiring intellect, profitable habits and skills which will produce a moral Christian, a cooperative citizen and a useful and successful member of our democratic society;
• Develop good health habits and an understanding of the conditions necessary for maintenance of physical and emotional well-being;
• Develop the ability to find God in the beauty of the environment, experiences, and every person that is met.