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St. Mary offers half-day (dismissal at 11:30) and full-day (2:00) kindergarten. Our projected average kindergarten class size for 2012-13 is 18. In addition to our Open House on January 27, 2013, prospective families should check out our Day in Kindergarten program the week of February 4-8. Students get the opportunity to meet St. Mary kindergarten students and see what life is like in kindergarten. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. Individual tours are offered throughout the year as well. Teachers:
Mrs. Emily Clift, KA
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Mrs. Courtney Doyle, KB
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Tuition (no increase for 2012-13):
Half-Day $1,545 in-parish $1,955 out-of-parish
Full-Day $2,675 in-parish $3,035 out-of-parish
** Fees are INCLUDED in the cost of tuition. |
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St. Mary offers Pre-K (4-year-old) and Preschool (3-year-old). To fit your family's needs, the preschool features the following options:
- Half-day (dismissal at 11:00) and full-day (2:00) are offered.
- You can choose any combination of days, even a mix of half- and full-day.
- Morning drop-off times are 7:00-7:25 or 7:45-8:00.
- Wrap-around care is available until 6:00 p.m. Preschool curriculum includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Creative Expression, Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, and Religion. Enrichment classes (Art, Computer, Library, Music, Phys. Ed., Spanish) are each offered 1 day per week. Teachers:
Ms. Jayne South, Director & Pre-K Teacher
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Mrs. Megan Franzen, Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Sondra Phillips, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Brittany Gibbs, Pre-K/Preschool Staff
Mrs. Rebecca Faulkner, Pre-K/Preschool Staff Preschool tuition rates are available here (PDF). |
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St. Mary School library contains over 10,000 books in a wide variety of genres and literary styles. Each grade/class has a weekly scheduled time in which they are provided guided help choosing books in their interest or appropriate reading level. In addition, the students are exposed to various types of literature through a read-aloud and follow-up activity. During library classes, students also learn and apply valuable skills such as alphabetizing, searching for information, and proper use and care of library materials. Throughout the day, the library is also available for students to find/checkout books, look for information, and to take AR quizzes. AR (Accelerated Reader) is a reading program in which students can take computerized quizzes based on books they have read. The tests are designed to assess a student’s basic level of comprehension and vocabulary relating to a specific book. Teachers can monitor the students’ progress and target specific areas needed for additional instruction and growth. Students are awarded points for answering questions correctly. Each trimester, the teachers and students work together to create an individualized AR goal. All students who meet their goal for the trimester receive a special incentive reward. The SMS Library also presents two Bookfairs each school year. These are opportunities for students and families to have a “book store” atmosphere right at school. A wide selection of books is provided for purchase, and the proceeds go toward needed items and supplies for the library and the classrooms. Family Night, One for Books, visits from storybook characters, and contests are just some of the fun activities that occur during Bookfair week to promote a community of readers! |
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