Learning
The curriculum is carefully coordinated from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Teachers and school administration review and evaluate textbooks cyclically and sequentially according to specified curriculum areas to insure that Diocesan standards are met. In math and language arts, the school has adopted the Common Core Curriculum Standards; in science, next-generation science standards have been adopted. All other subjects will remain aligned to the ASDOE Standards and Diocesan Religion standards. Further specifics regarding the curriculum can be provided by the principal. Religious Education is required for each semester that the student is in attendance at the school.
Online Classes for All
Online platforms support both Distance Learning and continuous collaboration for administrator/teacher/student/family to ensure students receive the quality learning experience. When planning and delivering remotely Educators will utilize:
*MMM-MSF Website, Achieve 3000, Smarty Ants IXL, Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Class DoJo, Google Meet, MS Word Doc, MS Power Point, MS Excel, iMovie, School Emails, and Learning Activity Packets are communication tools used to contact and communicate with our MMM-MSF families, PreK through 8th grade.
* Board of Governors, Administrators and Teachers activate online collaboration using Google Meet, Zoom, School Emails, and shared docs for effective remote instructional planning.
K3, K4 and K5
Mary the Mother Montessori is a Montessori based preschool with student centered approach that fosters self-motivated growth for children in all areas of their development: cognitive, emotional, social and physical in a carefully prepared classroom. We aspire for the children to work with specialty designed materials that invite exploration and engage their five senses in the process of learning. The staff challenges themselves to grow, allowing support of each child's learning experience. Educators use individual assessments to determine students' learning abilities rather than age. They then use data-driven results to prepare individualized daily plans to guide each student to the realization of their full potential at their own pace.'
Grades 1-4
Marist St. Francis educators celebrate the childhood of one and all. Our focus is the student as a whole. Educators work diligently to develop healthy self-esteem and encourage each student to express their feelings on a daily basis. Our team entertains the curiosity and the strength of students individually. We encourage building relationships daily with our students, parents and other stakeholders. We initiate Parent Teacher Association meetings and collaboration. Our passionate educators strive to create a nurturing environment for ALL our students. Lastly, we challenge ourselves to offer a safe, comfortable and welcoming learning environment. We aspire to introduce Project Based Learning and other 21st century skills.
Grades 5-8
One of the vital factors of Marist St. Francis for our Upper Level Curriculum is to promote Design Thinking Process Learning. We are committed to provide our students with a richly resourced academic curriculums for Science, Technology Integration, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Samoan Language and Culture, and Special Electives: Intro to Research Methods, Intro to Public Speaking and Intro to Keyboarding to better prepare them for grade and high school transition as well as life skills. We make it our priority to establish good sportsmanship and inspire creativity. It is our aim to foster opportunities for our students to play for physical development and promote educators wellness. Extended learning academic support such as after-school tutorials, Academic Clubs, our own chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, to foster student independence and exploration of business and education combined to stimulate learning in a different atmosphere.