Lower School Portrait of a Graduate
Our Portrait of a Graduate statements, by school division, identify who we are as a school and define our expectations with respect to the experiences we create for students to realize the outcomes.
Join Hands
St. Mary’s Academy students reach out to each other, include one another, and celebrate their differences.
Kindness and compassion are cornerstones of thoughts, words, and actions in our Lower School classrooms. Community is cultivated across all divisions, leading to a school filled with friendly students willing to lend a helpful hand.
Act with integrity
St. Mary’s Academy students are grounded in the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.
From their earliest years at SMA, students learn the Loretto School Values and what those mean in their lives, the history of our school, and the mission of Loretto. They learn what it means to be a Loretto Leader.
Exercise Kindness
St. Mary’s Academy students are kind and compassionate, and they strive to help others through daily actions and community service.
Lower School students participate in monthly collections of food, funds and materials for organizations selected by each grade level, inspired by the presentations of their peers.
Think Deeply
St. Mary’s Academy students accept problem-solving challenges and enjoy designing solutions.
St. Mary’s Academy students develop strong foundations with a rigorous, sequenced curriculum in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. Learning is hands-on and project-based, sparking passions and deeper connections to the world.
Love Learning
St. Mary’s Academy students appreciate a diversity of experiences and discovering their passions.
St. Mary’s Academy students have special opportunities to explore their interests in the arts, sports, and technology. These experiences form neural and motor pathways for life, and the joy that comes from discovery.
Value Voices
St. Mary’s Academy students accept problem-solving challenges and enjoy designing solutions.
St. Mary’s Academy students develop strong foundations with a rigorous, sequenced curriculum in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. Learning is hands-on and project-based, sparking passions and deeper connections to the world.
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