Junior High (Grades 6, 7, & 8)

St. Mary helps our students transition from our elementary hallway into our junior high wing as students enter the 6th grade. Centered on Christ’s teachings, students have the opportunity to live their faith through service to the community, school, and parish. Building a strong foundation in Catholicism, our students are ready for high school no matter where they choose to continue their learning career. Our Junior High consists of Grades 6-8.

Our curriculum is based on the Graded Course of Studies Curriculum Guides set forth by the Office of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Cleveland. St. Mary School is state certified, and faculty members are credentialed by the State of Ohio. Courses for all grades include Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education. Our Algebra I and Honors English Courses for Grade 8 are both taught by high school certified teachers, which gives high schools the option to accept high school credit for these courses.

If you are interested in learning more about our Junior High grades or have questions about enrollment, please reach out to us at [email protected] or submit an Inquiry Form. You may also submit an Enrollment Form if you are ready to register.

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Below are some highlights of St. Mary School’s Junior High curriculum:

• Daily Religious instruction that includes leadership opportunities and service to the community

• Weekly School Masses, where students lead the Mass

• Grade 8 incorporates details about the Sacrament of Confirmation

• Highly qualified teachers with a diverse range of experiences

• Core subjects are taught by designated teachers with expertise in each particular subject

• Small class sizes to provide individualized instruction

• STEM- based instruction including Problem-Based Learning with instruction in our Makerspace to promote critical and creative thinking through hands-on activities

• One-to-One technology with Chromebooks

• Spanish language taught weekly and developed consistently through Grade 8

• Strong literature-based reading program supplemented with the Voyages in Grammar program to develop strong reading and writing skills

• Math program emphasizes problem solving and computation skills as well as critical and creative thinking

• Grade 8 math options include Algebra I or Pre-Algebra.

• Students experience animal dissection as part of the Science Curriculum.

• Our Integrated Design class allows students from different grade levels to engage in Problem-Based Learning challenges.

• Strong fine arts program including Art and Music classes complete with a musical production involving all junior high students 

• Band program available for those who are interested

• MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) standardized testing program in Grade K-8

• ACRE (Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education) test in Grades 5 and 8

• Our Pass It On tradition passes the school leadership from the 8th grade to the 7th in the spring.