Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education (MHCBE) - St. Mary's School

In partnership with family, church, and community, St. Mary's provides Catholic Education of the highest quality to students. Faith is a big part of the school. St. Mary's provides: A curriculum that is challenging, integrative, and exploratory Varied teaching/learning approaches Assessment and evaluation that promote learning Flexible organizational structures Programs and policies from a Christ-centered learning environment that foster health, safety, and wellness Comprehensive guidance and support services Why St. Mary's School Unique education programs: St. Mary's is a busy junior high school that houses a fine arts program, French Immersion, Religious Education, and adapted programming. Advisory programs: Advisory programs consist of a small group of students (usually 20 or fewer) assigned to a teacher, administrator, or another staff member for a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss topics of concern to students. The purpose of this program is the development of close, trusting relationships between students and adults and to increase engagement with learning and feelings of positive self-esteem and belonging.