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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is a community that proclaims the gospel by our dedication to quality instruction while fostering our commitment to the needs of others. We pray. We learn. We care.
Club or Organization: Chess Club, Club information can be found here: http://school.stmm.net/student-life/clubs.cfm, Glee Club, MathCounts, Science Olympiad
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Chorus, Drama Club, Photography / Yearbook
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. 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 attend 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. 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 as well as 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, ushers, 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. 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.
How much does St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School cost?
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School's tuition is approximately $9,365 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael The Archangel School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School offer?
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: PK-8 | 414 students17.2 miles 5815 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 865-5750
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
55/17/2016
I have 12 years of STMM experience between my 3 students. We are happy with the school. There is little teacher turn over - if any. The teachers are good people who truly want to be teaching. The class sizes are large and I initially thought this would be an issue, but discipline is firm and never once was a problem. The math program allows for many levels, but I would say that their ''regular'' math classes in each grade are a little ahead. When we began at the school, the reading program was just okay. It has since become a richer program and is coupled nicely with more writing instruction. The students become quite grade driven - and learn independence quickly. As of 3 years ago most of the teachers began using computer programs and sites to help teach subjects. My students love learning this way - grammar flash cards on line are more interesting.
The weak link; if I had to pick one, would be third grade. At least when I had children in that grade, there were a lot of handouts, packets and worksheets. Sadly, very little creativity and no room for an advanced reader to be stimulated as the class books were read via a tape recorder! That said, my child went to grade 4 ready to fill in blanks endlessly and stay on task. But the 4th grade teachers on up into middle school are just great! StMM has some of the best math teachers I''ve run across.
Other than grade 3 - we have loved the school, it's principal, the teachers and the parents. It is a happy place with a ton of school spirit.
We are not Catholic and that fact never made a difference at all....
- Posted by Parent - ssher
52/9/2014
St Mary Magdalene is a great school. I love it. if you were to decide on a catholic school i would tell you to chose STMM (ST Mary Magdalene)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - callu
510/6/2012
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 - cklav
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