My children have thrived at SMA. The school is a wonderful asset to families who choose to use it. Both of my children feel loved & respected while at school. They have always felt comfortable approaching their teachers when needed & feel that their opinion/thought matter. My husband and I have felt
... Read more blessed to have such wonderful staff supporting our children in their education & feel very comfortable approaching the teachers, staff & principal with concerns - they all want feedback & are appreciative of it. Thank-you Saint Mary Academy!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
St. Mary Academy is a wonderful learning environment. The teachers, faculty and students learn dignity and respect of themselves and others. We have loved being part of this community. The Piper's
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
As a parent and teacher at Saint Mary Academy, I cannot say enough about this wonderful school. The students are outstanding, respectful and smart; the courses are challenging and students are ready to take on that challenge. The environment is beautiful, teachers truly care and truly know every single
... Read more child in the school. Saint Mary Academy is a welcoming place, a respectful place, a warm place. And I say that from the 'inside out' and the 'outside in.' I am thrilled my daughter will have an outstanding education where respect is encouraged, where God is allowed, where prayer is a daily action and where solid academic preparation is thriving! Come check out this school, stop by - we'd love to meet you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/06
SMA is one, if not the best school in this district. The teachers provide plenty of challenge, but they do it in a way that is fun and exciting. For example, when learning about the animal world, students create a 'virtual zoo', where each researches, dresses up and creates a background for a particular
... Read more animal and all the classes turn the gym into a complete zoo for a day. The kids love it, while learning a great deal about many animals and unleashing their toral creativity. Another plus about this school, students there learn to be respectful and minding of others, something that appears to be severely lacking in our public schools these days. I highly recommend any parent to check out their open houses - I guarantee you will be as impressed as my husband and I were. Good luck! Read less
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Dover schools — St Mary Academy is located at 222 Central Ave, Dover NH 03820. 222 Central Ave is in the 03820 ZIP code in Dover, NH The school district for St Mary Academy is the Diocese Of Manchester Education Off. St Mary Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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