20 Pleasant Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
Arthur R. Swanson - School Principal
Saint Patrick School is accredited by the Archdiocese of Boston and the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Saint Patrick School has a current enrollment of 264 students from pre-K to grade 8.
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It is the purpose of St. Patrick School to communicate the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, through the discipline of prayer, moral development, learning and service. The school also endeavors to provide a quality education in an environment that fosters the spiritual, moral, intellectual and emotional growth of each student.
It is the mission of St. Patrick School to prepare and challenge its students to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
We are a faith community, dedicated to teaching and nurturing the Catholic faith, and its values, by focusing on the life of Christ, prayer and the Sacraments.
We strive to prepare and challenge our students by encouraging each child to reach his/her potential, using an age-appropriate, integrated curriculum. We strive to develop well-rounded, respectful and service oriented individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
We strive to foster a strong and positive relationship between the home and school, with regular communication, and numerous opportunities for parental involvement, thereby enriching the learning experiences of all our students.
To provide an environment in which the spiritual, moral, emotional and academic development of all students will be supported and nourished. This is accomplished, in part, by:
consideration of the Gospel message in religion class and various types of prayer experiences;
providing opportunities for the students to plan and participate in tne Eucharistic Liturgy, prayer services and the Sacrament of Reconciliation;
faculty and staff who model the life of Christ;
consideration of social problems, from a Christian point of view, intertwined with social action, wherever possible;
providing opportunities to carry out acts of Christian service;
providing a buddy system between students, across the grades.
To provide an excellent academic program under the direction of a dedicated, qualified administration, faculty and staff, in an atmosphere of learning characterized by understanding, sensitivity, and reasonable firmness. This is accomplished, in part, by:
serving the individual needs of each child;
emphasizing self-discipline, within well defined limits;
a flexible class structure;
aiding the child to develop a positive self-image;
providing the staff with carried opportunities for professional enrichment as well as opportunities to celebrate together;
an on-going evaluation of the curriculum.
employment of diagnostic procedures and academic evaluations;
To provide appropriate, extra-curricular experiences that enhances the regular curriculum. This is accomplished, in part, by:
offering the science program ("Nature's Classroom" to students in grades 5 & 6, every other year;
offering a social studies program involving a trip to Washington, D.C. to students in grades 7 & 8, every other year;
offering a basketball program for students in grades 6 through grade 8;
offering an enrichment program that provides a variety of in school and out-of-school activities that correlate with the fine arts, social studies and science curriculum.
The faculty of Saint Patrick School is one of the school's
greatest assests. The teachers are dedicated to the students,
the school, and catholic education. All of our teachers are fully
certified by the state, and possess an additional certification
in religious education; many have been teaching at Saint Patrick
School for more than fifteen years. Students benefit from the
caring, constant, and challenging atmosphere created by our professional
staff.
Our curriculum offers a full academic program consisting of
Reading, with both whole language and phonics components, Math,
Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Computer,
Music, Art, and Physical Education. In addition to an excellent
grounding in these basic areas, students receive outstanding training
in organizational and study skills along with exposure to various
cultural enrichment program such as theater groups, storytellers,
marine biologists, and author-illustrators.
Optional afterschool programs include an IES foreign language
class in French or Spanish, Odyssey of the Mind, Musical Instrument
Instructions, Great Books Discussion Groups, Girl and Boy Scouts,
Middle School Catholic Sports League, Children's Choir, Children's
Rosary, and Alter Server training.
Our religious program is based upon a Catholic belief in Christ
and includes numerous opportunities for attendance at and participation
in the liturgy and various community service projects.
Saint Patrick School was founded in 1910 and was staffed by
the Sisters of Providence. The Sisters carried out their mission
here until 1983. Today the school is supervised by a lay principal
and supported by a staff of religious and lay teachers.
At Saint Patrick, development of character and self-control
are essential to the growth of each and every child.
We strive to create a special bond among students, home, school
and community.
We strongly encourage family input and involvement into the
ongoing education of our students. We know that at school and
home, teachers and parents are partners. We all must work together
to give each child the best educational experience possible.
We maintain high standards: Our curriculum meets or exceeds
all state guidelines and regulations.
We prepare the children to receive the sacraments and to witness
Christ in service and prayer. Each student has many opportunities
for spirtual growth.
We are a smart investment, money well spent -- an investment
that pays a lifelong dividend.
The board serves as a voluntary association whose purpose is to further the general welfare of St. Patrick
school and those associated with the school.
St. Patrick School Mother's Club
Members are involved in numerous fund raising activities to support the school as well as providing opportunities for spiritual and social activities.
St. Patrick School Parent Teacher Organization
St. Patrick PTO promotes the exchange of information and cooperation among the teachers, principal and parents. To encourage parent and community involvement in the school and provide resources to enrich the education of St. Patrick's students.