
Grade Programs
Early Childhood PreK-3 • PreK-4 • Kindergarten
St. Mary Magdalen School is dedicated to:
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Teaching each child through a play-centered program that fosters the God-given talents of each child.
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Developing the whole child, spiritually, physically, emotionally and academically with age appropriate resources.
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Providing opportunities for cooperative play, learning and prayer.
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Creating an environment that is safe, loving, and supportive so to instill a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
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Instructing the readiness skills and knowledge necessary for a smooth transition into the primary grades with an emphasis on religion, reading and math.
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Staffing the Early Childhood Program with dedicated professionals that will love and nurture each and every individual child.
Primary Program Grade 1 • Grade 2
St. Mary Magdalen School is committed to:
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Creating an environment to teach and model Gospel values that Jesus taught: faith in God, prayer and service, love and respect for others, compassion, responsibility, stewardship and a love for learning.
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Instilling the values and character traits that emulate respect and love for God, themselves and others.
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Developing the whole child, giving them the essential foundations in their faith, learning, social interactions and self-esteem.
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Providing opportunities that challenge and engage them in discovery, imagination, growth and foresight.
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Equipping the learner with the foundation skills and knowledge to become independent life-long learners.
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Staffing the Primary Program with warm, knowledgeable professional that have the best interest of every child in their hearts.
Elementary Program Grade 3 • Grade 4 • Grade 5
St. Mary Magdalen School is devoted to:
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Providing daily instruction and formation in the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. The religion curriculum provides a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic faith, set within a total academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture, and life.
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Instilling a Spirit of Unity and Renewal through a Code of Conduct that brings them to be responsible disciples of Jesus anchored in reverence and respect for all.
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Offering a learning environment that challenges student curiosity and enthusiasm for learning; including a more in-depth program in technology skills, social studies, science, world language, honors and advanced math and a literature component in Language Arts.
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Affording students exposure to opportunities that foster and develop the student’s talents and skills beyond the academic program, namely athletics, drama, instrumental music, choir, altar service, lecturing and various clubs.
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Staffing the program with highly qualified faculty who balance high expectations for students while deeply caring about them as young people.
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Technology is an essential component of the education of our students; students will utilize both I-Pads and Chromebooks to enhance learning.
Department Program Grade 6 • Grade 7 • Grade 8
St. Mary Magdalen School is dedicated, committed and devoted to:
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Inspiring the youth in our school to become active participants of their Catholic Faith through prayer, devotion, service and stewardship to their church and parish.
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Encouraging a sense of responsibility to become self-motivated life-long learners.
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Offering a wide variety of academic experiences including but not limited to technology, leadership, writing, speaking, honors math, athletics, choral and drama.
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Providing opportunities for leadership, scholarship, initiative and growth in academic and social arenas.
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Enhancing the learning experience by utilizing a Google Classroom through a one-to-one Chromebook Program.
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Preparing the students to enter successfully into high performing secondary schools of their choice; many on academic scholarships.
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Staffing the program with experienced subject specialist in each of the academic areas of the curriculum.