School Overview: |
St Mary Magdalene Catholic School
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 2000 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 661 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 13% (NC School Avg.: 23%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% | |
| Average Class Size | 26 students | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniforms) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,970 | |
| Tuition Notes | Non-Catholic tuition is higher | |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |
| Admissions Director | Claudia Klavon | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Volleyball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 10 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Band | Chess Club | |
| Chorus | Drama Club | |
| Glee Club | Liturgical Dance | |
| MathCounts | Newspaper | |
| Photography / Yearbook | Science Olympiad | |
School Notes:
Welcome to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School!
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School was established in the summer of 1999 and opened its doors in the fall of 2000. In the ensuing years, our dynamic school community has made our campus a warm, engaging, and safe place to learn.
Our mission. "We Pray, We Learn, We Care", can be seen throughout our campus in many ways. From the brimming recycling bins in the hallway to our new outdoor prayer and reflection space, to the daily Masses held in our chapel, the StMM mission statement is an attitude that permeates every aspect of our students' daily experiences.
The StMM staff is dedicated to providing exceptional spiritual and academic instruction for all of our students. Since StMM's founding, our faculty and staff have tailored the Diocesan curriculum to the high caliber of students that attends our school. This accelerated instruction philosophy allows students to work toward the completion of at least one year of high school math. This acceleration carries into other subjects as well; more than 40% of our eighth graders are inducted into the National Junior Honor Society each year. Using a diverse range of traditional and current teaching methods, we make it a top priority to teach each student as an individual. Our teachers have been trained in the Core Curriculum, and we are implementing those curriculum changes during the 2012-2013 school year.
Learning extends to the arts as well. Students are invited to join the band in fourth grade, and continue their education in the arts into the upper middle school years in specialized elective courses. Our chorus classes participate in the annual Christmas Pageant and spring performances, middle school hand bell ringers participate in our worship at Mass, and student art can be seen throughout the facility.
Prayer and our Catholic faith are an integral part of our school day. As a school community, we come together each morning and afternoon with a school-wide prayer. Additionally, the entire school celebrates Mass weekly and regularly includes students as readers, gift bearers, and altar servers. School-wide Lenten and Advent prayer services are also part of our faith traditions.
Together with their academic and spiritual values, our students also proclaim their living faith through a commitment to serve in the school and community. Each grade participates in service projects throughout the year, such as the local Brown Bag Ministry. These projects are managed by the Monarch Leadership Service Ministry, our middle school campus ministry program.
StMM is proud of its accomplishments and our students are equally successful in other areas. Our sports teams have accumulated 31 league or tournament championships in our first 12 years. Also, our students have been successful at the local, regional, and state levels through our many academic clubs and in competitions such as Science Olympiad, Math Counts, and Chess Team.
We invite you to learn more about St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School. Our successes are many and the future is bright. Come join us.
Profile last updated: 08/31/2012
Nearby Schools:
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Gr. K-5 | 2.2 mi. away
Gr. K-7 | 3.5 mi. away
Gr. PK | 4.2 mi. away
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 4.6 mi. away
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 4.7 mi. away
View all schools in: Apex, Wake County, Zip 27502
School Reviews:
October 06,2012 - I have had children at St. Mary Magdalene School since it opened in 2000 and have been very happy with the environment. We are blessed to have had one pastor, principal and asst principal this entire time. My 3 children have been challenged academically, particularly in math. My kids were all at different math levels and were able to get the math that they needed. They have a great arts program - my children were in the band and/or in the school musicals. Sports are top-notch, there are overnight field trips for all of the older grades, teachers are happy to tutor, etc.*-Posted by Parent *
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