Academic Excellence
Preschool – 8th Grade & Beyond
Our strong liberal arts curriculum prepares our students for success in high school and beyond. As validation, high school leaders often tell us how well our students are prepared academically and socially for the rigors of high school.
“If you're weighing an intimate, invested partnership in your child's education, I highly recommend STM. For our family, the value has been well worth the investment. We gained a community, real resources, and a standard of excellence our daughter would not have found in an environment with high staff turnover and many different hands involved in her day-to-day.”
– Nashan, Current STM Parent
Test Scores
Our students consistently score well above state and national averages on standardized tests, with a significant number in the top five percentile in national and state comparisons. Top tier test scores reflect our commitment to helping every student reach his or her full academic potential while ensuring solid preparation for high school. 90% of our graduates test into honors level courses in high school.
Learning Styles
We understand that not all students learn the same way. To allow all students to reach their academic potential, our coursework is designed to accommodate various learning styles, interests and abilities.
Curriculum
Our students receive instruction in core content areas on a daily basis. Teachers also integrate these content areas within one another to strengthen learning and connections to daily life.
Language Arts
Reading and writing are a core part of every student’s day. As students develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, they learn the art of communication. At STM, we also intentionally teach cursive handwriting, recognizing its value as both a practical skill and an important tool for learning. Our students begin developing their speaking and presentation skills in kindergarten and continue to hone their skills by engaging in diverse writing and speaking opportunities through 8th grade. Mastering the art of communication leads to success in all subject areas.
Science
Our students develop essential scientific skills by investigating our world. Students begin with basic biological concepts and expand to units on earth, life and physical sciences, ecology, astronomy, geology and health. Students practice the scientific process through experiments and lab work while developing critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
Mathematical
Our innovative math curriculum begins with basic counting and continues through algebra and geometry. Our tiered teaching methodology promotes success among students who struggle and among those who work well above grade level. Our students become effective problem solvers, confident in their mathematical abilities and prepared for the world of tomorrow.
Social Studies
Social studies is essential in order to help students develop skills for living responsible and productive lives. Social studies incorporates geography, economics, and current events. Our students develop knowledge of people of many cultures and times. We strive to inspire students to become knowledgeable citizens who will participate in their communities.
Specialists in the Classroom
All students, including our preschoolers, have classes taught by specialist teachers multiple times per week.
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