Middle School Grades 6 - 8

What makes our Middle School unique?  

With a current average student-teacher ratio of 11:1, our Middle School offers high caliber individualized and personal instruction where each student is challenged and supported to reach their fullest potential.  They are prepared for high school and far beyond with our emphasis not only on strong academics, but also on character development and faith formation.  Our students have an ingrained attitude of gratitude and service to others that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.  They also receive a multitude of leadership and self-confidence opportunities that will help them throughout their lives.  

No student will get "lost" in the crowd here.  Every teacher, faculty, and staff member knows and cares about every student and their success and well-being.  And every parent not only knows every teacher, faculty member, and staff member, but also every other parent.  Shared values and a high level of commitment and involvement in their children's education and lives forms strong bonds between the parents.  

St. Mary’s School Graduates:

• ·         100%  demonstrate success on high school entrance exams 
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• ·         100% graduate from area high schools 
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• ·         National Junior Honor Society Students also qualify for National Honor Society
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• ·         Prepared for college, military or career
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• ·         Develop lasting relationships with other St. Mary’s graduates
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• ·         Volunteer in parish and community
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• ·         Understand the role of “faith” in life
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• ·         Enter a wide variety of career choices

St. Mary’s students have a deeper understanding of responsibility and work ethic. The faculty works together to develop the higher level reading, writing and math skills. There is a standard of expectation that is consistent throughout the grades. Opportunities are plentiful to develop leadership skills, investigate academic interests beyond the classroom, gain an understanding of our global society and the vital work that is needed by each individual citizen. 

CURRICULUM:

Religion: Curriculum is designed specifically for young adolescents. The four concepts of WORD, WORSHIP, COMMUNITY, and DISCIPLESHIP are explored with the goal of developing an understanding of what faith means, deeper concept of self and an appreciation of the needs of others. Catholic Christian values of Jesus are applied to every faith belief. 

ELA(English Language Arts) 

Math 6-8

Common Core Algebra (Advanced 8th grade)

Social Studies

Science (includes hands on lab experiments) & Science Fair

Spanish (1 high school credit)

Art, Health, Music, Physical Education, Technology

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: 
Students in Grades 7 and 8 are eligible to be recommended for induction into the NJHS when their grade average is 85 or greater during 6th and early 7th grade.

An application is then issued and the student has to qualify by meeting the criteria of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.  Belonging to this select group prepares students for continuing to strive for induction into the National Honor Society in high school.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Geography Bee
• Inter-Diocesan Spelling Bee
• E3 Engineering Fair at RIT
• Middle School Science Fair

ATHLETICS:

Snowsport Club, Modified Cross County, Running Club 

St. Mary’s belongs to NYSPHSAA