Summary: Our curriculum is centered on a growth mindset and seeks to challenge students to take agency in their learning. While we maintain the core of a traditional curriculum, including AP courses, our teachers have added classes of specific interest and relevant life skills such as Materials Science, History of Your Lifetime, and Adulting. There are over 200 separate courses offered. Students are required to take core subjects, but they may choose their own path within them. Academic research, critical thinking, and analytical writing are valued here. Juniors complete a major research project, exploring a topic of their choice, in a 12-20 page paper following the Chicago style. Papers are blind graded prior to the students defending them to a faculty panel.

Department Director James Meyer

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 51

Number of AP Courses Offered: 24

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
We have competitive try-outs for Math Team and Brain Bowl. Our
three math teams consistently score at the top of the league, with multiple students never dropping a single point in competition. Our Robotics team has a lab and wins world championships.

Learning Support

• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Technology Center
• Writing Center

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry
• Public Speaking
• Composition
• Journalism
• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• American Literature

History

• Asian History
• Classical History
• European History
• United States History
• World History
• Art History
• Latin American History

Foreign Languages

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Faith
• Moral Philosophy
• Mythology
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Theology
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Human Geography
• World Issues
• International Relations

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Animal Behavior
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geology
• Health
• Microbiology
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Zoology
• Biochemistry
• Engineering
• Life Science
• Computer Science
• Robotics
• Psychology

Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Web Design
• Robotics
• Graphic Design
• Digital Media
• Video Game Design
• Electronics

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• History of Jazz
• Individual Instructions
• Music Appreciation
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Songwriting
• Voice
• Music Production

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Personal Finance
• Independent Study
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Physical Education
• Robotics
• Public Speaking
• Student Council
• Science Research
• Digital Design
• Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

• B

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 54

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Wireless Internet
• Full Kitchen
• Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

ping pong, television, video and board games

Student Life

St. Mary’s School is located 30 miles north of the California border. A five-hour drive from both Portland & Sacramento, our valley is a regional hub for medical services and transportation, despite the lack of a major city. As the premier school in the region, St. Mary’s attracts students from at least six countries as well as from at least 15 small cities and towns nearby. Our international students have a wide selection of activities to choose from throughout the year, including weekends and Mod breaks. These activities range from ping-pong tournaments, midnight dodge ball, travel to Portland for NBA or MLS Soccer games, local hikes, and so much more. Our residential transportation staff is fully licensed and insured. They drive St. Mary’s vans for any student trips, activities and appointments. Our students’ transportation needs are always considered and scheduled accordingly. The St. Mary’s campus is located one block from a 5-star rated medical center to provide any medical care necessary for your student. A member of St. Mary’s International Program or Dormitory staff transports students to their appointments and assists with their care plans. From the moment a student arrives on the St. Mary’s campus, our International Program team keeps families informed of the student’s status and progress through weekly reports, communication through our student database and through a St. Mary’s parents WeChat Group or Facebook group.

Facilities

• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court
• Softball Diamond
• Soccer Field
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Outdoor Track
• Turf Fields
• Cross Country Trails

Other Facilities

• two gymnasiums

Clubs & Organizations

• Asian Club
• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Classics Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Future Business Leaders of America
• Gardening Club
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• Horseback Riding
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Math Club
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Quiz Bowl
• Science Bowl
• Science Fiction Club
• Skateboarding Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Robotics
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Anime Club
• Film Club
• Poetry Club
• Recycling Club
• Farming
• Outdoor Activities

Summary: 22 Sports Teams Fall: Soccer (boys and girls), Cross Country (boys and girls), Volleyball (girls), American football (boys) Winter: Swimming (boys and girls), Bowling (boys and girls), Basketball (boys and girls), Archery (boys and girls) Spring: Golf (boys and girls), Tennis (boys and girls), Track and Field (boys and girls), Baseball (boys), Lacrosse (boys)

Arts Department Director:

Athletics Department Director:

Notable Achievements: 70% of our students play a sport. Our teams consistently rank at the top in the state, with multiple students signing with collegiate teams most years. We are a small, yet mighty, bunch of athletes earning numerous accolades. Some teams are combined athletic teams with other schools in the region.

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Football
• Freestyle Skiing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking
• Lacrosse
• Martial Arts
• Outdoor Education
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Skateboarding
• Snowboarding
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Cycling

Recreational Sports

• Aerobics
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Equestrian
• Football
• Freestyle Skiing
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking
• Kickball
• Martial Arts
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Education
• Power Lifting
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Skateboarding
• Snowboarding
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Cycling
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Fitness
• Climbing
• Kickboxing
• Running
• Taekwondo
• Skiing
• Archery
• Outdoor Activities
• Trail Running
• Backpacking
• Robotics
• Paintball

Summary: Below is a list of some of the popular places our students have matriculated in the last four years: American University Barnard College Brigham Young University Brown University Cal Poly University (San Luis Obispo) Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Columbia University Cornell University Duke University George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Loyola Marymount University Middlebury College New York University Northwestern University Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Rogue Community College Southern Oregon University Stanford University Syracuse University Tufts University United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Arizona University of British Columbia University of California (Berkeley) University of California (Davis) University of California (San Diego) University of Massachusetts (Amherst) University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin (Madison)

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Summary:

Department Director: Nicholas Phillips

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6%

Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000

Current Endowment Amount: $0