These are the top - ten reasons shared why families who attend St. Mary of the Assumption School keep coming back year after year.
1. St. Mary's School provides a loving, faith-based education dedicated to forming the mind, spirit and character of each and every student.
2. St. Mary's School is a quality educational community.
FACT: A majority of students achieve above average scores on Diocesan tests (IOWA Test of Basic Skills and Cognitive Abilities Test).
3. St. Mary's School, in as early as preschool, offers weekly specials including music, computer integration, physical education, religion, and library. In second grade, students begin learning Spanish.
4. St. Mary's School is a disciplined environment emphasizing the importance of morals, values, leadership and the overall development of well-rounded, compassionate individuals.
5. St. Mary's School possesses a highly talented, caring ensemble of administrators, teachers, and aides dedicated to providing a quality education in a loving, Christian atmosphere.
6. St. Mary's School is backed by a strong parish and receives energetic support from the parent community. Family involvement is welcomed and encouraged every step of the way.
7. St. Mary's School's comprehensive reading program provides students with quality, individual attention with highly trained teachers. FACT: St. Mary's School has several reading endorsement specialists, two with a Master's degree.
8. St. Mary's School has a quality, organized, and peaceful classroom environment. FACT: This year, the classrooms went high-tech installing Mimeo Boards to enhance the learning process.
9. St. Mary's School promotes high standards and possesses higher expectations for each student, encouraging them to achieve optimal personal success.
10. St. Mary's School strives to keep expenses down.
FACT: St. Mary's School is one of the most affordable, faith-based schools in Lake County.
Other findings of note: Full-day kindergarten, comprehensive pre-school program, strong extra-curricular and sports program, and a zero-tolerance bullying policy.
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