St. Mary Magdalene School

School Mission Statement

Education Goals

We encourage our students to reach their full potential by:

• Witnessing the life and Gospel values of Jesus Christ through participating in family life, the parish community, the local community and in world society.

• Growing academically through State and Diocesan approved curriculum and through an excellent instructional program.

• Developing their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community.

• Being active thinkers capable of applying knowledge to seeking solutions to current problems

• Being Adaptive thinkers and using their basic moral and intellectual knowledge to make good choices in today's ever changing environment.

• Fostering an appreciation of the true worth and dignity of every living thing.

• Developing solid moral values and desirable habits which ensure healthy minds and bodies.

• Appreciating the fine arts, including art, music, drama, and literature.

• Becoming well-rounded individuals with varied and well-balanced interests and talents.

Scholarships, Awards, Grants

Students, Graduates and Staff of St. Mary Magdalene have achieved outstanding awards and opportunities for growth and development.

• Academic Scholarships to Catholic High Schools

• Scholarships awarded for essay contests sponsored by various Catholic organizations.

• Presidential awards for Academic Excellence.

• Presidential awards for Academic Achievements.

• high School Honor Roll Placement.

• Spelling Bee Champs at regional and state levels

• Civic Awards; Kiwanis Club, Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizenship Awards, Francis J. O'Hara Scholarship, Knights of Columbus Award.

• CYO Athletics Awards.

• Presidential Physical Fitness Awards.

• Athletic Competitions hosted by Community Groups.

• Grants to improve facilities and curriculum:
  - Ohio Grant to Wire School for Internet and Networking.
  - Ohio Partners in Science grants.
  - Ohio School Net Grant to Implement GLOBE Science Program
  - Ohio School Net Program to Purchase StarBoards.
  - Diocesan Media Grant for Religious Certification Materials.

O.C.S.A.A. Accreditation

In March, 2001, St. Mary Magdalene School was granted continued accreditation by the Ohio Department of Education, and by the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association and the State of Ohio. A School Improvement Plan for 2001-2006 is available in the school office.

Academic Program

• Integrated Technology Program

• Junior High Fine Arts Program

• Vocal Music Program

• Accelerated Reading Program

• Young Author Program

• Enrichment Program

• After School Spanish Instruction

• D.A.R.E - drug Abuse Resistance Education

• REACT - Skills to deal with peer pressure

• Physical Education Instruction

• Standard Testing (IOWA Test of Basic Skills and cognitive Abilities.

• Metropolitan Reading Assessment

• Early Prevention of School Failure

• Pre-School Program

• Pre-Kindergarten Program

• Outdoor Education Activities

• Outside Field trips

• Sexuality Education

• Annual Book Fair

• Junior High School Science Fair

• Latchkey Program

• Auxiliary Services
  - Psychologist
  - Speech Therapist
  - Remedial Math and Reading Instruction
  - High Intensity Reading
  - Learning Disabilities Instruction
  - School Nurse

Certifications

The faculty is fully certified by the State of Ohio department of Education, and by the Diocese of Cleveland in Religious Education.

The Preschool and Latchkey Programs are separately licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Education.

Religious Programs

• Daily Religious instruction

• Daily prayer in classrooms

• Liturgical, Sacramental, and Prayer Celebrations

• Sacramental programs in conjunction with St. Mary Magdalene Parish Sacramental process
  - Junior high School Retreat
  - Youth Ministry
  - Service Projects
  - Seasonal Prayer Services
          (Lent, Holy Week, Advent)

Admissions

St. Mary Magdalene School accepts applications from students of any race, color, sex and national or ethnic origin. All applications are subject to review by principal and grade level teachers. Our setting is co-educational.

Special Activities 

• Student Council

• Safety Patrol

• Memory Book / Year Book

• School Newspaper

• C.Y.O. Sports

• Skating Parties

• Community Service Opportunities

• Sports Field Day

• Scouting (boys and girls)

• Picnic on the Green

• Grandparents Day (kindergarten

• Chess Club

Parent Participation

• Active Parent Association

• Market day

• Athletic Boosters

• Hot Lunch Program
  - Friday Pizza Lunches

• Volunteer opportunities
  - Room Parent
  - Library Aide
  - Field Trip Chaperone
  - Classroom Aide