About Us

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 Mission Statement The mission of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment where Christian morality, the Catholic faith, and academic excellence go hand in hand.  We believe this will enable our students to become living examples of Christ’s teaching and help them transform the world.  
  School Philosophy  It is our philosophy that education should include:  Instruction in the stories and teachings of the Bible and the teachings of the Catholic Church.  Discipline administered in a consistent manner focusing on the Christian development of a child:  Opportunity to develop skills that will enable the child to mature and contribute to society in a positive way.  Opportunity to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the world as created by God and shaped by humans.  Exposure to and mastery of appropriate subject matter.   
 We believe that all the above should take place in an environment that involves and includes the child’s family.  We believe the above is possible as we work under the protection and through the intercession of our patron, the Blessed Mother of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  
 Educational Goals Specific educational goals are established by the staff each year.  These goals will ensure that the child will develop.  A Christian lifestyle instilled through prayer, religious instruction, liturgy, and participation in the appropriate sacraments of the Catholic Church.  A Christian sense of dignity, justice, respect, and concern for self and others.  An intellectual curiosity and an eagerness for learning.  A cooperative attitude toward living and working with others.  Necessary skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  Necessary knowledge of mathematics appropriate for the age level. An understanding of history and an appreciation for this country and other countries of the world.  Self-discipline in work and study.  An awareness of his/her potential.    A desire to achieve his/her own personal level of excellence.  
 Nondiscrimination St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School will not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, or ethnic origin in enrolling any student.   Brain Based Learning St. Mary’s staff is committed to using learning techniques based on current documented neuro-science – brain development. This is an evolving science, not a static formula.  It is not about working harder; it is about working smarter – working with rather than against the brain.  Not a panacea for all academic ills, it does reflect a dose of common sense backed by research.   This is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach.  
  Included in these learning techniques are:  Absence of Threat – A physically and emotionally safe place to learn.     Enriched Environment - A content rich classroom where unnecessary visual distractions have been removed.  Meaningful Content – Content presented is meaningful, useful, and is connected to students’ prior knowledge and real-life experiences.     Collaboration – Collaborative learning involves and encourages students and teachers to work together.     Immediate Feedback  - Feedback can be provided by teacher, peers, or self checking strategies.   
  Choice – Learners and teachers have strengths and weaknesses and can choose to show what they know through different practice and assessment strategies.     Adequate Time – Time is flexible allowing for different patterns of input that will lead to understanding.     Movement – Movement is built into the learning day to aid in powerful learning, memory and attention, as well as for the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the learner.     Assessment – Authentic assessment is used to allow students to demonstrate what they know and how to transfer what they have learned to other situations.