St. Mary's School, Anderson, IN at 321 E. 11th St., Anderson, IN 46016 US - Mission & Philosophy

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St. Mary’s Catholic School is an educational ministry of St. Mary’s Parish, Anderson.

We are part of the Diocese off Lafayette Catholic Schools System.  We follow all recommendations and guidelines set by this corporate office.

St. Mary’s Catholic School is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education.  We follow the policies set by the State Board of Education regarding the standards expected in accredited schools, including teacher training and licensing, textbook adoption, curriculum, graduation requirements, length of instructional time, instructional media, pupil personnel, and school building facilities.

St. Mary’s School is also a member of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and has been accredited by the Association since 2002.

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St. Mary’s School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, or age.

Student of other religious faiths are welcome to attend St. Mary’s.  Non-catholic students are expected to participate in the full curriculum offered at St. Mary’s including religion classes and attendance at school masses.

SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of St. Mary’s School is to provide:

A faith community that:

·        Nurtures a close relationship between students and God.

·        Teaches the Catholic faith.

·        Encourages Christian service.

·        Supports families in their role as primary catechists for their children.

A learning community that challenges each student:

·        To reach each his/her highest academic potential

·        To learn life skills that will prepare him/her for successful transitions in their future, including:

·       Reflective reasoning

·       Self-discipline

·       Technology skills

·       Problem solving

·       Critical thinking skills

A culturally diverse community that:

·        Builds an understanding and appreciation of the gifts present in all cultures.

·        Provides an opportunity to learn a second language.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

St. Mary’s Parish school believes in the integration of living sacred tradition, the Word, doctrine, and social teaching of the Catholic Church.

We believe that families are the primary catechists for their children.

We believe in a living, active, and conscious faith that calls families to entrust their children to Catholic schools.

We believe that students, their families, teachers, and the St. Mary’s community share the responsibility for religious and academic formation.

We believe that St. Mary’s School nurtures within each individual a closer relationship to God through our faith community, academic excellence, and active participation in the sacramental and liturgical life of the church.

We believe in responding to the obligation of Christian service.

We believe in providing a healthy and safe environment.

Most importantly, the commitment of catholic schools to Christian values and the Christian moral code renders a profound service to society that depends on spiritual values and a good moral conduct for its very survival. *

* National conference of Catholic Bishops. To Teach As Jesus Did. November 1972. Paragraph #111