St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School
St. Mary's school campus is located at 1220 Monte Sano Avenue in the beautiful and historic Summerville area of Augusta, Georgia. We are adjacent to Augusta University's Summerville Campus and practically a five iron from the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are committed to academic excellence. Upon graduation, students are expected to read critically, analyze and question thoroughly, reason logically, write correctly, and express thoughts articulately. Our students are encouraged to be lifelong and self-reflective learners who continue to grow in both intellectual wisdom and spiritual grace.
FACULTY*
St. Mary's teachers create a caring and supportive environment and have the flexibility (i.e. freedom) to use their experience and ingenuity to enhance learning in the classroom. Teachers are required to hold a Bachelor's degree and Georgia teacher certification.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM*
Through the Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Savannah, St. Mary's has an enhanced curriculum that exceeds state and national standards and provides a Catholic education that is both academically challenging and developmentally appropriate.
TECHNOLOGY*
We embrace educational technology and incorporates its use into virtually every aspect of school life. Technology is used in all grade levels from kindergarten through eighth grade. Our campus is fully networked with classroom computers, smart boards, iPads, and laptops. St. Mary's Computer Lab provides a hands-on environment for students to learn coding, cybersecurity skills, keyboarding, multimedia production, robotics, and software applications.
READING LAB*
The Reading Lab helps students succeed by offering small group or individualized reading instruction. Our full-time reading interventionist works closely with classroom teachers and parents to provide the best instruction possible for students.
STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM*
St. Mary's offers a study skills program in grades 4-6. Instruction includes learning styles, study environment, organization, listening skills, reading and comprehending expository text, note taking, outlining, critical thinking, and test taking.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS*
Our students successfully participate in academic competitions including the CyberPatriot Competition, Future City Competition, literary/writing competitions, MATHCOUNTS, National Geographic Bee, PAGE Academic Bowl, Scripps National Spelling Bee, and more. We are proud of our students and their award-winning accomplishments.
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM*
Extracurricular opportunities include Academic Team, Band, Boythovens, Chess Club, Chorus, CyberSaints, Drama-Christmas Musical, Junior Beta Club, Prayer Group, Safety Patrol, and Student Council.
SPORTS PROGRAM*
St. Mary's is a vibrant school both inside and outside the classroom. We have an active student body with more than 80% of sixth through eighth grade students participating in school sports. Our award-winning sports program includes baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. St. Mary's is a member of the Augusta-Aiken Middle School League.
CAFETERIA*
St. Mary's has a full-service cafeteria for students who choose to purchase their school lunch.
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