Student Services

The School of St. Mary is committed to providing an inclusive educational setting for our children to the extent possible with the resources available. We are dedicated to serve students with diverse learning needs in a Catholic community of learners.

Our school administrators, general education teachers, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals, along with the parents of each of our students, form a partnership to develop a supportive team for students with special needs. Our mission is to maximize positive student growth in academics, emotional development, and Christian values. Together we develop plans to appropriately program for student success. The School of St. Mary is determined to educate and inform parents about the resources available including access to federal, state and local "Child Find" procedures.

A data-driven system which includes a screening and referral process will identify, monitor, and assess student needs and progress to provide interventions and support where needed. The staff of the School of St. Mary continues to attend professional development workshops in order to refine their skills to meet the needs of both the struggling and the accelerated student. Classroom-level strategies include differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and specific interventions.