Philosophy

The primary mission of Catholic schools is to provide a faith based education for students.  St. Mary’s School follows this long standing tradition while designing curriculum that complements the needs of children blossoming into young adults. 

The faculty and staff are very well aware of the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social changes occurring in their students and blend these changes with the teachings of Jesus, The Department of Public Instruction’s Teaching Standards, and the Diocese of Superior Policies.

St. Mary’s School Department Goals

Student needs are addressed individually and in group instruction.

Weekly meetings are held to identify student needs and modify instruction.

Parent feedback is strongly encouraged.

Community Service occurs throughout the school year.

Our Pastor, Fr. Jim Brinkman, visits on Wednesdays for religious instruction.

Teachers use diverse instructional strategies.

Higher-order thinking skills and hands-on instructional activities are encouraged.

Teachers research lesson plans and incorporate them into the curriculum.

Students have access to teachers before, during, and after school. 

Uniqueness:

Book Club is available after school.

Accelerated Math is offered to all students.

Safety Patrol is under the direction of the Eighth Grade students and teacher.

A Destination Imagination team is offered to students.

After school help is available from all teachers.

Retreats are held under the direction of the pastor.

The Eighth Grade students and their teacher perform daily service for the Recycling Program.

Cooking lessons take place in the Multi Purpose Classroom.

Community volunteers address health issues.

A teacher helps direct the gardening needs of the school and church.

A teacher organizes a shawl ministry.

A teacher organizes community service opportunities that include traveling to Amery, WI or St. Paul for the Help my Starving Children Program.