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Why St. Mary's?
Why St. Mary's?

At St. Mary’s, we prepare each child spiritually, scholastically and socially to excel at the next level. When students leave here, they are extremely well prepared for high school…and beyond.

Scholastic: The St. Mary’s learning environment is exceptional. We se the bar high and help each student reach it:

  • With a pre-K to 8 structure, our sense of community is strong and our families are very involved.
  • Our average class size is 15—ideal for teaching and learning.
  • The curriculum and instruction are both top-notch.
  • Laptops are incorporated into daily instruction.
  • A strong arts program is integrated into the overall curriculum.
  • Students get to take Spanish beginning in grade school.
  • An academic support system is in place to help meet the needs of all students; tutoring is often available during school hours.
  • Our online “Option C” program allows parents and students access to grades at any time.

Social:  Social and cultural development go hand-in-hand with academics in a supportive and family-like atmosphere.

  • Each child belongs to a buddy family with kids in every other grade; the older students act as mentors for the younger kids.
  • Students can choose from a wide range of co-curricular activities.
  • Organized athletics start in grade 5, giving students early access to quality coaching, and a strong foundation of fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
  • Opportunities for artistic performance and public speaking are offered throughout the year, helping to building confidence and communication skills.

Spiritual:  Spirituality is the common thread that ties everything together and forms the foundation for a lifetime of personal growth.

  • Students benefit from having an active priest in the classroom—and from being actively involved in weekly mass.
  • The spiritual lessons students learn reinforce the academic, social, and behavioral lessons presented at home and in the classroom.

"After researching our options, we chose St. Mary's because of its high academic standards and well-rounded curriculum in addition to its religious program. Equally as important, we truly feel our son is treated like a valued member of the school. As working parents, the before and after school program offers a safe environment for our son while we attend to our duties elsewhere."

"It 'takes a village' to raise a child. And St. Mary's is a village made up of parents that are involved, teachers that care about all aspects of child development, and students who treat each other with respect." 

 

315 W. Cook St.  •  Portage, WI  53901  •  P (608) 742-4998  •  F (608) 742-1039  •  info@stmarysportage.org

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