Mission Statement

Mt. St. Mary Academy, the educational ministry of St. Patrick Parish, was established in 1859.  Our mission is to serve families primarily of the Catholic Communities of St. Patrick, St. Canice and St. Dominic as well as families of other faith traditions and surrounding communities.  Recognizing that parents are the primary educators of their children, we collaborate to educate our students to achieve their potential in the areas of faith development, academic excellence, social awareness and emotional growth.  We exist to inspire and motivate our students to recognize their call to be responsible, faith-filled leaders in the reality of today’s multicultural and diverse world.

SCHOOL WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

MT. ST. MARY ACADEMY STUDENTS WILL BE PEOPLE WHO:
	MODEL and witness to Catholic Christian Teachings and Values.
	ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE self and one another to reach her/his potential in academics and faith development.
	REVERENCE  the sacredness of all life and respect the dignity of each student.
	CELEBRATE and worship as a parish/school faith community.
	YEARN to make a difference in the world through service to others.

Mount Saint Mary’s is the oldest continuously operating Catholic school west of the Mississippi. Founded in 1859, Mount Saint Mary’s is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and proud of a fully credentialed faculty. Mount Saint Mary’s teacher/student ratio is 1:18. A strong academic foundation is emphasized, as children become engaged in the joy and responsibility of learning as a lifelong process.

Using critical thinking and problem solving skills, students are encouraged to develop a discerning eye and to evaluate life experience. Opportunity for self-expression comes through the media of art, music, drama, and technology as students gain skills to live productive lives in the global, digital, and information-based future.