Our Lady of Victory PreK4-8th grade Catholic school and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School are consolidating to one PreK4-12 grade Catholic school effective the 2022-2023 school year. We'll be located on the Our Lady of Mercy Campus at 861 Hwy 279 in Fayetteville. Our new school name is St. Mary`s Academy. Visit our new school home! Schedule a tour online at smaschool.org
Small class sizes in a safe environment * Georgia-certified teachers who are Global Educator trained * Center for Innovation, a multi-use educational STEM center * STEM-endorsed Science and Math teachers * Orton-Gillingham-certified/trained teachers * Guided reading literacy program * Classical learning approach applied to grammar, logic, and rhetoric * College-prep Upper School * AP & Honors classesLanguages: Spanish, French, and Coding * On-campus dual enrollment * ViewSonic interactive ViewBoards with touchscreen displays * Learning and Resource support *Athletic, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, and enrichment summer camps and programs * Extended Day Program
Financial Aid Options & Scholarship Opportunities based on need Fully accredited by AdvancEd, SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools).
Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Georgia Independent School Assoiciation, National Association of Scondary School Principals
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 3 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2022-2023 School Year is tiered base on grade level and active registered Catholic rate is lower. Please visit St. Mary\'s website at smaschool.org for tuition rates.We are pleased to offer financial aid to both Catholic and Non-Catholic qualifying families based on documented need.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,800
Admissions Director
Cori Nardozza
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Honor Guard, Safety Patrol, Science Olympiad, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Yearbook and Digital News
Honor Guard, Safety Patrol, Science Olympiad, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Yearbook and Digital News
School Notes
Rigorous Academics
AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Southern Association of Independent Schools
Professional Association Memberships
National Catholic Educastional Association, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Georgia Independent School Asscociation, National Association of Secondary School Principals
School Hours
Open 7:30 am - Close 6:00pm
Starts 7:50 am - Ends 3:05 pm
After School Pick Up Ends at 3:30pm
Extended School Program (ESP)
Morning Supervision Begins 7:30 a.m.
Afternoon Supervision available until 6:00 p.m.
Sports Program (Grades 5-8)
Girls Volleyball, Coed Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Boys and Girls Track
6 Sports teams compete in the Private Athletic Conference
- Challenging curriculum aligned to national standards
- Average standardized test scores above the national average
- Well-rounded course offerings including art, music, foreign language, technology, and PE to complement the core subjects of religion, math, language arts, social studies, and science
- Accredited and staffed by qualified professionals - 100% of Teachers State Certified, 70% hold advanced degrees
- Academic excellence in a dynamic, faith-filled environment that's supported by a joyful, family centered community
- Instruction grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and integrated throughout the curriculum
- Age-appropriate opportunities for students to practice and grow in their faith through service to others
- Weekly Mass or Prayer Services
- All Faiths Welcome
- Christ-centered
- Welcomes and embraces diversity
- Supportive community that cultivates self-discipline and motivation and encourages student learning and achievement
- Structured programs to maximize learning opportunities
- Parent Involvement and fellowship opportunities led by an active Home and School Association
- Technology curriculum which focuses on basic skills including keyboarding, digital citizenship, and problem solving
- State of the art technology resources and applications across academic disciplines
- Fully equipped whole-class computer lab
- 1:1 Middle School Chrome book student ratio
AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Southern Association of Independent Schools
Professional Association Memberships
National Catholic Educastional Association, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Georgia Independent School Asscociation, National Association of Secondary School Principals
School Hours
Open 7:30 am - Close 6:00pm
Starts 7:50 am - Ends 3:05 pm
After School Pick Up Ends at 3:30pm
Extended School Program (ESP)
Morning Supervision Begins 7:30 a.m.
Afternoon Supervision available until 6:00 p.m.
Sports Program (Grades 5-8)
Girls Volleyball, Coed Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Boys and Girls Track
6 Sports teams compete in the Private Athletic Conference
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Our Lady Of Victory Cath. School offer?
Our Lady Of Victory Cath. School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Victory Cath. School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Victory Cath. School is Feb. 3 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 3 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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