Academic Profile

Faculty and administration at the School of St. Mary have designed a curriculum based upon, but not limited to, state standards. Students receive a challenging curriculum in religion, mathematics, science, social studies, English, grammar, writing, literature, handwriting, Spanish, physical education, art, music, and Latin in grades six through eight. Teachers offer honors literature courses in grades six through eight, as well as advanced mathematics courses in grades four through eight.

The demanding and diverse education received by graduates of the School of St. Mary well prepares them to successfully meet future academic challenges and build upon their strong faith foundation.

St. Mary's students significantly outperformed national averages on the standardized Terra Nova tests.

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Graduates of the School of St. Mary perform well in various challenging high schools and many earned high school honors.

Graduates of the School of St. Mary serve as high school leaders.

• The last three Senior Class Presidents of Lake Forest High School graduated from the School of St. Mary.
• Nine St. Mary's graduates served on Loyola Academy's Student Council in the last three years.
• Two of the six most recent Student Body Presidents of Woodlands Academy graduated from the School of St. Mary.

Area high school administrators respect and appreciate graduates of the School of St. Mary.

Lake Forest High School

"The School of St. Mary and Lake Forest High School share a common student-centered environment. Students from the School of St. Mary arrive as freshmen who are exceedingly well-prepared to face the challenges of high school. They possess the important academic building blocks and technical skills required to seamlessly and successfully continue their learning experience. As concerned, confident, well-rounded individuals, they willingly take and accept leadership roles not only in academics but in student government, extra-curricular, athletics, and in volunteerism and community service activities."

Jay Hoffmann
Principal

Loyola Academy

"Graduates of the School of St. Mary come to Loyola Academy with an excellent foundation in their Catholic education. Throughout their four years at Loyola, they provide great moral leadership in the classroom, in athletics, in co-curricular activities, and in service to others. These students are highly sought after by many of the finest colleges and universities throughout the country!"

Dave McNulty	Les Seitzinger
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs	Director of Admissions

 

 

Woodlands Acadamy of the Sacred Heart

"As an alumna of the School of St. Mary, and as Principal of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, it has long been my experience that the students who come to Woodlands from St. Mary's are well prepared. They have an intellectual curiosity and a sense of academic discipline. They continue to prosper here at Woodlands, strengthening their faith, and distinguishing themselves in academics, leadership, service, and character. They become strong young women of courage and confidence. They go on to colleges and universities across the country, making their mark on the world."

Madonna Lee Edmunds

Principal