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| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students in Kindergarten through 8th grades have weekly computer classes using Chromebooks and iPads. Students engage in activities designed to help them use the computer as an educational tool. |
| School finish time |
SMS offers both before and after care options onsite for those families who require childcare before and after school.They are available on a drop-in basis as well as an ongoing basis. This flexibility allows parents to choose and pay for only the services they need. Before Care: 6:30am-7:50am
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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
In addition to athletics, St. Matthias School offers a number of extracurricular activities designed to enrich students’ educational experiences. SMS offers a wide
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Matthias School is a Catholic, IB World school that is committed to welcoming everyone and to creating a love of lifelong learning in its students. SMS is dedicated to developing faith centered, service oriented, compassionate global citizens through a program of differentiated, interdisciplinary, and rigorous inquiry. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Every student is viewed as an individual, and teachers work diligently to pull out their strengths while addressing their weaknesses. Teachers follow an inquiry-based approach to teaching, allowing students to question, collect data, take charge of their learning, and become life-long learners. |