A.We have a school uniform. The boys wear navy blue pants and a blue oxford shirt or polo shirt depending on their grade. The girls wear a jumper, skirt, or pants with a blue blouse or oxford shirt. The specifics are addressed in our Parent Student Handbook. Uniforms may be purchased from Rose Uniform, Inc. The school maintains a used uniform clothing closet, and parents hold clothing swaps several times per year.
Q. Is there transportion?
A. Yes! School bus transportation is available. Please contact us for details.
Q. Is there after school care?
A. Before and after school care are provided for St. Mary's students. The before school care is from 7:00-7:45 a.m. The after school care is from 3:00-5:30 p.m. at $4.25 per hour.
Q. What is the curriculm?
A. The curriculum includes religion, math, language arts (phonics-based reading and English grammar), science, and social studies. We also offer Art, Physical Education, Computer, Foreign Language, and Music classes. We follow the Diocese of Richmond directives and the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Q. What are the school hours?
A. The K-8 school day now ends at 3:00 p.m. instead of 2:45. Pre-Kindergarten attends from 7:55 to 12:00.
Q. Is the school accredited?
A. The school is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA) in cooperation with the State of Virginia and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI ).
Q. Are the teachers certified?
A. All teachers are certified in the areas they teach. They hold Virginia State Teacher's Certificates.
Q. Are there sports programs available?
A. Our middle school participates in the Peninsula Independent Athletic League (PIAL) with other private schools in the area. We have soccer, cross country, basketball, volleyball, and softball teams.
Q. What is the cost?
A. There is a discount in tuition for families from the St. Mary Star of the Sea, St. Rose of Lima, Immaculate Conception, and St. Joseph parishes. There is also a discount for families with more than one child attending the school. Click the here to view the fee and tuition schedule.
Q. Are there Sisters at the school?
A. We have four Dominican Sisters from Nashville, TN. One is the principal and three are part of our teaching faculty.