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600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Academics : Kindergarten and First Grade
Saint Mary's School offers a curriculum of academic and enrichment programs at every grade level. Additional teachers are employed to provide academic support as well as to teach Spanish, art, music, physical education, computer technology, and library skills.
Kindergarten and First Grade
The religion curriculum emphasizes God's special love for His children. The foundation for the practice of the Catholic faith is established through simple prayers, Bible stories, songs, attendance at Mass, and daily instruction.
Language arts instruction is centered on the correlation between spoken and written language. The reading readiness program develops phonemic awareness and introduces a basic sight vocabulary. Students read from decodable books and supplemental trade books. Students' writing portfolios are initiated as a cumulative collection of the children's creative work.
Basic skills and concepts in mathematics are developed through the manipulative approach. Number competency, cognitive skills, and problem solving are stressed, encouraging students to become competent problem solvers.
Science instruction begins with basic observation of the children's environment. Students learn about and use their five senses in observations. Simple experiments using the scientific approach help students make informed conclusions.
The social studies program fosters growth in simple geography skills and the awareness of a child's neighborhood and local community. The program stresses the importance of good citizenship and multicultural awareness.
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Monday, February 20, 2023
Our Academics
Saint Mary's School academic curriculum follows the guidelines and academic standards provided by the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools Office. The school is designed for students from Preschool through eighth grade. Since students enter school with a wide range of skills, each student is motivated to explore and develop his/her skills and talents in a variety of academic and extracurricular programs.
Our curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child. The classes are self-contained in kindergarten through third grade. Departmentalization begins in the fourth grade and continues through eighth grade.
Classes are taught in a loving, supportive, Christian environment. There is a strong emphasis on faith development, and Catholic identity is visible throughout the school. Students are encouraged to learn about and practice the Catholic faith and to live this faith through community service and outreach programs.
Teachers use formal and informal assessments at all grade levels. The Scantron Performance Standardized Assessment is used in Kindergarten through Eighth grade and is administered three times a year (beginning of the year, midyear, and end of the year).
Writing portfolios are integrated into the language arts curriculum at all grade levels, allowing students to monitor their progress in writing each year.
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Friday, February 17, 2023
We celebrate the Valentines day in the memory of Saint Valentine |Saint ...
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Pillar 5 - Facilities
St. Mary’s School will update the current school facilities in order to provide a more modern and competitive look for current and prospective families.
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Black Catholic History Month Mass | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washin...
Enjoy highlights from The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington's 2022 Black Catholic History Month Mass on Sunday, November 13! Events began with Praise & Worship, followed by Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church in NW Washington, DC. Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, was the Principal Celebrant and Homilist, with Father Pat Smith and Father Robert Boxie acting as concelebrants. Father Boxie also honored the 75th Anniversary of the Howard University Bison Catholic Ministry during the Mass, with the Howard University Liturgical Dancers being a part of this liturgy as well!
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Pillar 4 - Governance
St. Mary’s School will have dedicated, proactive, and expert administrators, faculty, and parents planning and working for the current and future spiritual, instructional, and managerial success of the school.
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Pillar 3 - Enrollment
St. Mary’s School will establish, maintain, and improve upon approaches to increase enrollment with an emphasis on affordability and accessibility.
600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
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