42 Cimarron Trail, Okotoks, AB T1S 2A8 Phone: 403-938-8048 Fax: 403-938-8009

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St. Mary's School opened its doors this year to 584 students and 60 staff members. The school welcomed students, staff and parents to the theme of "With Open Arms." At St. Mary's we are determined to create an environment where all individuals feel comfortable in our school. We will greet " With Open Arms" our students, parents, staff, parish, and community partners. We encourage all members of our community to communicate honestly and openly with each other. We will focus on trengthening our relationships to allow for all individuals to feel safe and comfortable in our educational setting.

Academic Focus

The school is a learning institution for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Our focus is to provide quality instruction that meets the guidelines set forth by Alberta Education and Christ the Redeemer School Division. Our emphasis is on extending all student experiences in all learning domains. Our academic focus will emphasize the development of strong basic skills that can be transferred to all learning situations. Language Arts, Mathematics, and Religion are areas of instructions that are emphasized with all students receiving quality learning experiences in Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Art, French, Drama, Computers, and Music/Band. High expectations are the norm for St. Mary's and, with support from school and home, all students will be able to perform at a high level. The school provides a number of special services for students requiring assistance. The school has a full-time special education teacher who works with students who have acute learning needs. The school also has a fully functional Early Intervention Program for students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 and Skills Reinforcement Program, which serves students in Grade 3 to 6.

Religious Focus

At St. Mary's School we aim to provide a high standard of academic education within a caring and nurturing Catholic environment. Weencourage all members of our school community to express their faith inways that are reflective of the modeling provided by our Lord Jesus and Saint Mary. The school staff maintains a close relationship with Father Jack Bastigal and Father Steve Smith of St. James and St. Michael's Parish through shared celebrations and open dialogue.

Jesus said "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

MISSION STATEMENT

"We are followers of Jesus. We teach, we grow as a Catholic Family. By nurturing the whole child, confident, knowledgeable Disciples of Christ emerge. "

 

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools is committed to the health and safety of its students, employees and visitors. As part of our Health and Safety Program all visitors, including parents, contractors and other non-school personnel, are required to sign in and out of the building. This is for evacuation purposes in case of an emergency. If you have questions about the Safety Program, please contact the school. We thank you for your cooperation.

 

Provincial Achievement Test Results for our school can be found in the Annual Education Results Report.