Special section: Focus on Education
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School provides an atmosphere that combines structure with creativity, and fosters an enthusiasm for life-long learning. In keeping with their mission of educating the whole child, St. Mary’s focuses on strong academics, spiritual growth and physical development. Students grow to understand the responsibility of being a global citizen while developing skills they will use to make a difference in their communities and professions.
A strong STEM curriculum contributes to students’ continuing academic success, and the school has invested in upgrading the computer lab and science programs with iPads, interactive white boards, science camps, and a strong science fair program. St. Mary’s students’ projects consistently qualify for the California state science fair.
Graduates are well prepared for high school. St. Mary’s offers students in grades 6- 8 five levels of math, including Geometry and Algebra II. The Junior High Spanish program offers 7th and 8th graders an optional period of advanced Spanish instruction, which allows graduates to take Spanish II as high school freshmen.
St. Mary’s has an extensive music program and a faculty that believes in the powermusichas to enhance personal growth and academic performance. All students K-8 receive choral instruction and have the opportunity to learn a variety of musical instruments including keyboards, drums, guitars, ukuleles, and hand chimes.
St. Mary’s School fosters in its students the spirit of community service and social responsibility. Graduating 8th graders are required to perform40 hours of service to the sick, poor, and convalescent in our community. Learn more about our Student Learning Expectations at http:// www. stmarysukiah. org/ academics/student- learning- expectations/.
St. Mary’s also provides academic assessment for students if needed. Faculty will modify and adapt curriculum for those who qualify for an IEP or a 504.
Thoughtful attention to technology upgrades allows students and parents to receive homework, progress report and school notifications via the cloud-based My Students Progress. Other facility upgrades resulted in a UPD officer describing St. Mary’s
School as “one of the safest campuses in Ukiah”. Hot lunches are prepared daily and our Kid’s Club offers an extended- day program that includes breakfast and snacks. Interested families are welcome to call the office at 462-3888 and schedule a time to tour the school. Applications, Fact Sheet and tuition assistance information are available in the school office or online at www.stmarysukiah.org.