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Christ-Centered
A Catholic education intertwines faith with academic learning. Students can see how God is present in their lives and practice applying their faith to real world situations.
Our students participate in daily prayer and religious instruction, weekly Mass, sacramental preparation, and service-learning opportunities. Each school day starts and ends in prayer.
Students are challenged to make the world a better place by making Christ-like decisions every day — not with the goal of earning praise, but because it’s the right way to live.Every child is unique and loved by God. In our school, they find the guidance, resources, and encouragement they need to reach their individual potential.
While all students are expected to participate in religious classes and services, we welcome students from a variety of faith traditions, and these traditions are treated with respect.
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A Focus On The Whole Child
At St. Margaret of York, our fundamental task is to nurture and develop the whole child by integrating Christian values with learning in daily life.
We focus on several pillars of development - Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Emotional/Social, and Artistic - guiding our students to discover and strengthen their God-given gifts.
In fostering the development of the whole child, we help our students become well-rounded advocates, creators, stewards, achievers, and leaders who are prepared to make a difference in our community and our world.
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Excellence in Education
St. Margaret of York is recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the US Department of Education. We are proud to serve parents who desire the highest quality academic instruction for their children.
Students at SMOY participate in the IOWA Test of Basic Skills each year. In 2020 and 2021:- Core Composite scores (Math & Language Arts) were at or above the 91st percentile in grades 3-6.
- Complete Composite scores (all subjects including Science & Social Studies) were at or above the 90th percentile in grades 3-8.
Students in 5th and 8th grade also participate in the ACRE Test (Assessment of Child/Youth Religious Education).
- Our 5th graders scored in the 95th percentile or above in each of the last three years.
- Our 8th graders scored in the 94th percentile or above in each of the last three years.
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Strong Community
Parents often tell us St. Margaret of York feels like a second family. When your child’s school is part of your church parish, your whole family benefits from a stronger bond with other parishioners. This creates a uniquely rich and tightly woven community that truly feels special.
We recognize that community also goes beyond the walls of our school and parish. A Catholic education prepares students to be good stewards of God's gifts, to humbly serve others, and to build the leadership skills needed to make a real difference in the world.
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