St. Mary's School

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: St. Mary’s School

 

St. Mary’s School (SMS) is a private, co-educational Catholic parochial school in Johnson City, Tennessee. As a ministry of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that integrates academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service within a diverse and supportive community.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School (Diocese of Knoxville)

  • Location: Johnson City, Tennessee (Washington County, Northeast Tennessee)

  • Grades Served: Preschool (PK3) – 8th Grade

  • Enrollment: Approximately 175–200 students

  • Core Mission: To partner with families in developing children who are well-rounded individuals and lifelong learners by providing a Christ-centered, rigorous, and nurturing educational environment.

  • Accreditation: SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) / Cognia and NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association).

  • Focus: Pre-K through middle school education with a strong emphasis on faith, service, and academic fundamentals.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

SMS is distinguished by its strong Catholic identity, high academic standards, and focus on foundational learning:

  • Christ-Centered & Service Focused: Catholic faith and values are central to the school experience. Students participate in daily prayer, religious instruction, and weekly Mass. The school emphasizes service learning as a means of living out the Gospel.

  • Academic Excellence: The school provides a rigorous K–8 curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in reading, math, and science, consistently preparing graduates for success in local high schools.

  • Middle School Departmentalization: Grades 6–8 feature a departmentalized curriculum, allowing students to benefit from specialized instruction in core subjects like Math, Science, and Social Studies from middle-school focused teachers.

  • Small Class Sizes: Maintains a relatively small class size and favorable student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and a nurturing classroom environment.

  • Enrichment Programs: Offers specialized classes in Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education, ensuring a well-rounded elementary and middle school education. Technology is integrated across all grades.

  • Community and Values: Fosters a tight-knit, family-like community where students are guided by principles of faith, integrity, and respect.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 2211 E Lakeview Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601
School Office Phone (423) 282-3398
Website stmarysjc.org

Recess Policies

  1. Which grades at your school receive daily recess or free break periods?

 

 

  1. How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?

 

 

Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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