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Administration

School Facts

Attire: Students are not required to wear uniforms. All students are expected to wear neat, clean, modest and appropriate clothing.

Library and Labs

The Callaway Library welcomes students for quiet reading, research, computer use, and studying from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Students have the opportunity to work with an instructor after school in the Writing and Math Labs. Students choosing to progress further or who are in need of skill-building make use of the labs to further their understanding and skill in writing, reading, and mathematics.

Summer Programs

The School offers special-interest courses on topics ranging from SAT preparation to math and athletics. Programs are subject to enrollment. Inquiries about this program should be directed to the school office.

Accreditation

St. Mary’s School is registered with the Oregon Department of Education and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools. In addition, the School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Catholic Education Association, and other professional organizations.

National Merit and AP Scholars

The College Board has recognized two St. Mary’s student at the Semi-finalist level and eight at the Commended level in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Competition. In 2007, 23 students were recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars at the national and state level.

College Placement

98% of the Class of 2008 will attend institutions of higher education. Over the last five years graduates from St. Mary’s have been accepted at the following institutions:

College Admissions Test Scores

The average College Board SAT scores of St. Mary’s seniors traditionally exceed state and national averages.

St. Mary's Class of 2008

Upper School Program

Students entering St. Mary’s School plan their programs for the period of four years in order to ensure that they meet all requirements for graduation and college entrance. All students at St. Mary’s are required to take 28 credits of coursework prior to graduation.
During their four years at St. Mary’s, students work closely with their advisors, teachers, and school administrators on career exploration and college planning. Special attention is given to planning and preparing for the aptitude and achievement tests required by most institutions of higher education (PSAT, SAT I & II, and Advanced Placement).

All courses within the curriculum are planned with an overall scope and sequence in mind so that each course builds on the materials covered in previous courses. Additionally, individualized help and programs are available for students who have missed some portion of the program or who are working toward mastery at their own pace.

Community Service

As part of the School’s mission to prepare students for leadership positions within their community, every Upper School student is required to complete a minimum of one hundred hours of meaningful service to the greater community. The Community Service Committee will help students locate service opportunities that are both interesting and relevant to future career choices.

Junior Project

A 12- to 20-page, thesis-driven, multi-disciplinary research paper is required as a capstone to the junior year. Teachers of juniors serve as mentors and guides in this process throughout the year.

Senior Project

In the second semester, all members of the senior class research, write, and present a paper (seven to ten pages) concerning an issue related to their community service experiences. There are both written and oral components to this project.

Upper School Athletics

St. Mary’s School is a member of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and competes at the class AA level in the following:

In addition, students may participate in interscholastic ski and snowboard programs.

Middle School Program

The focus in the Middle School is on providing a student-centered, developmentally appropriate, and intellectually challenging curriculum for grades 6-8.  Daily advisor group meetings, small classes, and dedicated teachers who understand the cognitive, social, and emotional needs of young adolescents help to ensure that every student is challenged and supported.  We strive to create an environment that encourages academic growth and curiosity, promotes skill development and critical thinking, and fosters a love of learning.

Middle School Athletics

Campus Activities

Campus activities include: Community Service Committee, Mock Trial, Brain Bowl, educational travel programs, student government, National Honor Society, National Junior Classical League, interscholastic Speech and Debate, after-school ski program, outdoor club, environmental club, fellowship of Christian athletes, math team, Chinese club, Spanish club, drama club, game club, film club, Interact, indi rock club, spirit club, anime club, vegetarian club, intramural sports, astronomy club, meditation club, choir, jazz band, chamber ensemble, orchestra, and drama programs.