CURRICULUM

St. Margaret Mary School follows the curriculum framework of the Archdiocese of Louisville. The framework focuses on national standards and benchmarks. Teachers work collaboratively to align curriculum and choose appropriate resources. https://louisvillecatholicschools.com/join-us/curriculum/)

21st Century Learning

St. Margaret Mary School is committed to 21st Century Learning. This type of learning is student centered, engaging, and focused. It incorporates the 4 C’s of Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration. Students are taught through flexible grouping, project-based learning, and hands on activities. Technology is used a as effective tool to promote communication, media literacy, group skills, and student engagement.

Maker Space

Our Media Center engages students in MAKERSPACE education. This area is a space in the library that is designed to allow students to learn through critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. The space and activities are managed by the librarian and the computer teacher. Students will work together in small groups to create and innovate using robotics, coding, a 3D printer, Chromebooks, research tools, and craft materials.

Arts and Humanities

St. Mary School is well known for its extraordinary Arts and Humanities program.  Students receive drama instruction beginning in grade 4, which leads to musical productions in grade 6, 7, and 8.  Students work with professional scripts, sets, and costumes to create remarkable theatrical experiences for a packed house each year.  Many of our students go on to perform in community theater and high school productions.

Students are able to use their musical talents in music classes but also in audition choirs that begin in grade 3. We offer “Supernova” and “Encore” for our serious singers and dancers.  We offer band for students in grades 4-8.

Our visual arts program begins with weekly art classes where students get to explore a variety of techniques. SMM has its own kiln, and students are able to take home a finished piece of pottery each year.  We also have an after school pottery wheel class, an annual Art Fair, and encourage students to enter community art contests.

Co-Curricular Experiences

• STEM classes offered to all grade levels
• PreK – Newly licensed by the State of Kentucky
• JK – On site field trips, JK Celebration
• K – Gobblepalooza, K/1 Christmas Play
• 1st – Mother’s Tea, K/1 Christmas Play
• 2nd – First Reconciliation, First Communion
• 3rd – 1st year to Departmentalize
• 4th – Pioneer Day, Science Fair
• 5th – WSMM, Academic Enrichment Activities
• 6th – Festival of Nations, 6th Grade Play, KYA, Accelerated Grouping
• Jr High – Confirmation, Stations of the Cross, 7th/8th Grade Musical, Student Council, Beta Club, KYA, Accelerated