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St. Mary's Catholic School in Taylor educates for wisdom & virtue, centered on Christ, in the Classical Catholic Tradition. Our mission is to further God's kingdom through faith, academics, and service. As we grow in wisdom and virtue, we also order our hearts to seek that which is True, Beautiful, and Good. In order to know the truth, behold the beautiful, and choose the good, students must learn that truth is not relative, beauty is not "in the eye of the beholder," and goodness is not subjective.
These objective transcendentals set us free from the condition that prevents us from being fully integrated human beings mind, heart, body, and soul.
In other words, our vision is to develop what is uniquely human by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, habits, and aptitudes necessary to realize their full potential - created in the Divine Image of God - and grow in relationship with Christ.
Club or Organization: Chess Class, Private School Interscholastic Association, Program of After School Enrichment
Arts and Music Programs: Art, Cooking Classes, Guitar Lessons, Handbell Choir, Legos, Liturgical Ministry, Piano Lessons, Vocal Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs: 6 man football, Recreational Sports
School Notes
St. Mary`s Catholic School is a classical school in that we
pattern our education after the classical model of education - the
dominant educational paradigm from the time of the ancient Greeks
up until the end of the nineteenth century.
Classical education seeks to educate students in a way that
goes beyond departmentalization, test preparation, and "self
expression". It strives to lead students to discover knowledge that
is ordered, coherent, integrated, and is rooted in the wisdom of
the past, particularly in western civilization. The study of
Latin, Art, and Music is integral to classical formation. By
soaking in the best that has ever been thought, written, spoken,
painted, created, composed, or performed, whether or not it has
fallen out of favor with modernity, a love for all things true,
beautiful, and good is cultivated.
Classical educators stir up in their students wonder and awe at
the beauty of the universe and the goodness of heroic virtue, which
propels their natural curiosity into lifelong self-motivated
learning and mastering the art of living well.
We believe the purpose of education to be the cultivation of
whole human beings, not just the preparation of students for a
particular job or function in society. It is called a "liberal"
education because it makes men free: It equips them to live and to
continue learning. (The Latin word liber means "free.") The goal of
classical education, in other words, is not to teach people how to
do a job but rather to teach them how to be human beings in their
fullest capacity - as we are created in the Divine Image of
God.
St. Mary's views knowledge as a coherent whole and the various
disciplines as unified in their purpose to know Truth (Christ) in
our world, in our hearts, in our souls, and in our fellow human
beings. Thus the various elements in the classical curriculum
(traditionally music, gymnastics, the seven liberal arts (trivium
and quadrivium), philosophy, and theology) are not taught as
disjointed enterprises but as multiple facets of a coherent pursuit
of truth. All of these disciplines function together and build on
each other to provide a coherent understanding of the universe,
which ultimately allows us to know God in the deepest sense.
St. Mary's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students and $50 for summer students.
What schools are St. Mary's Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary's Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Helen Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does St. Mary's Catholic School offer?
St. Mary's Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
Grades: NS-7 | 29 students33.6 miles 3003 N Main St Belton, TX 76513 (254) 933-2800
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
53/25/2020
I have enjoyed teaching at St. Mary's for many years. The small class size and personal attention along with faith-based learning has made teaching here truly a beautiful profession.
- Posted by Teacher - insite
52/11/2020
This is a superb school. My eldest wasn't getting the attention she needed at the public school so we switched and now she's thriving. Worth every cent. My only complaint is that it's a 30 minute drive to get there and a 30 minute drive to get home.
- Posted by Parent - jdb1a1
59/4/2019
AWESOME school! They transitioned last year to a classical curriculum, which is rigorous without being overbearing. The students are challenged in a good way and seem to thrive on it. I had 3 students go through and all are excelling at their new schools (Unfortunately, SMCS only goes through grade 8). The faculty and staff are the best, and everyone really cares about each other (BIG difference from other schools we were in). The icing on the cake is that my children lived their Catholic faith while in school!
- Posted by Parent - ProfLou
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