ACADEMICS

Saint Mary Catholic School provides rigorous academics for Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Both traditional and special curricula are offered:

  • Core academic program: Religion, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies at all grade levels.
  • Technology is woven into the academic program with our fulltime technologist supporting classroom teachers.
  • Electives: Art, Music and Physical Education taught in a three day rotation for students in K-8
  • Spanish instruction for students in preschool through K through 8
  • Archdiocesan Art Competition, Speech Team, Student Council, Academic Decathlon, Tech Team, and a full range of athletic programs
  • After-school programs: see here.

Curriculum guidelines are provided by the Archdiocese of Denver and are routinely reviewed and assessed for effectiveness.

 Achievement
Iowa Assessment (IA): All Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Denver administer the IA each year. Our IA results indicate students consistently gain more than one year’s growth in each grade.