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Wholehearted Dedication to a Child’s Education OUR MISSION St. Martin’s Episcopal School is dedicated to providing a quality education of the
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t. Martin’s Episcopal School (SMES) is Atlanta’s preschool through 8th-grade experience
dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly
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embrace life. We do this by giving students
loving, Christian
the personalized attention, instruction and
atmosphere, which fosters lifelong learning.
support they need as they learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities, and spiritual formation. We believe the transition from children to young adults is a time to savor and celebrate, and the best time to develop a strong foundation on which students can build for the rest of their lives. St. Martin’s is more than a school, it’s an experience offering personalized attention and instruction, unique opportunities to pursue interests and passions and a strong spiritual foundation.
“St. Martin’s provides such a great environment to help every student grow, flourish and discover their passion. I think St. Martin’s does a great job molding students into becoming the best person the student can become.” St. Martin’s parent
Welcome
At St. Martin’s, we celebrate‌
faith kindness
friendships uniqueness
possibilities
milestones growing up
We model St. Martin, who shared his cloak with a beggar, by unselfishly serving others and treating everyone with respect.
faith kindness
We build a strong foundation of values and beliefs, inspired by our Episcopal heritage and principles.
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SERVICE LEARNING AT SMES
t. Martin’s Episcopal School is a ministry of the Episcopal Church. Like all Episcopal schools,
St. Martin’s is characterized by traditional,
Service to others is a
academic wisdom and spiritual wisdom
core tenet at St. Martin’s
that comes through tradition, reason
and students experience
and scripture. This “three-legged stool”
service learning throughout their
grounds our students and enables them to
educational experience
be educated in a way that informs them as
at SMES.
a whole person.
• Morning Devotion
It is the deep conviction of the Episcopal
• Weekly Chapel
Church that Jesus’ primary message was
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one of love and acceptance. Therefore, the acceptance of different people and the examination of other
• Monthly Eucharist
faiths is vital in creating a full picture of God resulting in well-rounded students.
• Religion Class
When our students leave St. Martin’s, they have been inspired to become adults. St. Martin’s Episcopal School students receive a competitive education in addition to being expected to grow up and contribute to the world’s healing. This full and solid foundation enables students to feel safe enough to explore who they are and connect to God’s voice — gently guiding them toward confidence and authenticity in a world that craves solid, reliable leaders.
“Having that faith all through
“The teachers and staff
elementary school and middle
foster kindness. They teach
school helped me have a base
you to be kind by being kind
for my faith and it has grown
to you. I learned how to treat
since then. It just helped me to
others based on how they
have a foundation.”
treated me.”
St. Martin’s alum
St. Martin’s 8th grader
Faith. Kindness.
• Service Learning (SOLVE Club and grade level projects)
We develop deep relationships with others in the St. Martin’s family, which often last a lifetime.
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St. Martin’s education is grounded in age-appropriate
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transitions allowing our
STEAM initiatives
students to experience each educational
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and developmental phase to its fullest
begin early and
potential. Our Early Childhood (EC)
build in complexity
curriculum emphasizes hands-on, real-
with each grade
world learning experiences allowing
level. Students
students to explore, discover and play as
learn and work as
part of their daily activities. In addition
creative thinkers in a collaborative, hands-on manner to better prepare them for high school and beyond.
to classroom work, students experience active learning in the St. Martin’s STEAM Village that includes a Science Lab, Tinker Space, Art Room and Outdoor Classroom. In addition, the EC curriculum emphasizes literacy skills, math concepts, technology, foreign language, guidance, movement & music, religion and much more. As students seamlessly transition to Elementary School (ES) they enter a vibrant community with a focus on a loving structure balanced with high academic expectations grounded in a STEAM-based education. ES students grow from guided support in lower elementary to independent learning in the upper elementary years. The program also emphasizes life skills such as time management, creativity, curiosity, resiliency, ethics and teamwork. A balance of core academics and co-curricular classes teach students to stretch their knowledge of the world through arts, technology, foreign language and physical education.
Early Childhood students engage in more than 3,000 science experiments each school year.
“I’ve met friends that will probably last me a lifetime from this school. And I’ve made relationships and bonds with
Every St. Martin’s student will travel 2,900 miles on school trips between 5th and 8th grade.
teachers that have encouraged me to be passionate and succeed in and out of the classroom.” St. Martin’s alum
Friendships. Uniqueness.
We embrace our differences, recognizing that each of us is wonderfully made in the image of God.
friendships
uniqueness
We try new things, because they may reveal gifts and interests that lead to opportunities, achievements — and perhaps even a calling.
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We create opportunities for students to try new things in an environment where kids can be kids and discover who they are.
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y actively meeting the
We believe that
developmental needs of early
EXPERIENCING TRANSITIONS
adolescents in grades 6th
through 8th, the Middle School (MS)
through childhood
program allows students to grow into
makes for more confident, responsible
themselves - academically, physically,
young adults.
artistically and spiritually. The Middle School is committed to the development of the whole child offering academic rigor in an inclusive atmosphere led by teachers who love what they do. The Middle School has a traditional structure designed to prepare students for academically rigorous high schools. A stimulating curriculum engages young minds by developing sound study skills and creating inquisitive habits of mind. Experienced, committed Middle School educators, who care about each student and respect individual differences, have specific goals: to teach responsibility, encourage intellectual curiosity, show that hard work leads to success and foster an excitement for lifelong learning. The Middle School students are the oldest on campus and they fulfill a variety of leadership roles in classrooms and in the school community. In preparation for their futures, students are authentic leaders learning to set goals, work together and be flexible in a world where change is ongoing.
“There are skills you learn by
“I’m really grateful that I had
trying. That’s something that has
the opportunity to experience
been a foundation of my education
something new and get used to
[at SMES]. You might not get the
those changes that we continue to
exact goal you want but you’re
experience throughout life.”
learning along the way.”
St. Martin’s alum
St. Martin’s 8th grader
Possibilities. Milestones.
We cherish these childhood years of learning, play and discovery…because they only come once.
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St. Martin’s education wholeheartedly invests in the foundational development of
educationally confident, yet compassionate students who are ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. To us, “wholehearted” defines a well-rounded student with a love for Eighth-graders celebrate their last year in a big way with a class trip to the Grand Canyon.
others and of learning. A full St. Martin’s education allows students to explore a wide variety of opportunities and grow into young adolescents who are READY for the next step.
BAND. More than 1/3 of the entire Middle School participates in band every year.
“The richest experience at St. Martin’s CHORUS. St. Martin’s choruses have 5 Middle School ensembles.
is actually in the middle school. There are a lot of opportunities for leadership and participation in
DRAMA. 250 costumes are created each year for student productions.
SPORTS. 24 competitive teams participate in 9 sports.
TECHNOLOGY is integrated into all grade levels – from Beginners through 8th grade.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION is part of each student’s weekly schedule.
extracurricular activities in the middle school. Students are at the top of the food chain as opposed to being in a place where high school is the top.” SMES Alum Parent
“In middle school, they really do a good job of helping the kids become responsible and independent. The
SPIRITUALITY is ingrained into the program through religion classes and weekly chapels, often involving the Student Vestry.
kids develop the skills of organizing themselves and they learn time management. The teachers are
LEADERSHIP positions are available in student government, sports teams, clubs, service activities and more.
incredibly connected to the kids.” SMES Alum Parent
Growing up.
growing up
At St. Martin’s, we celebrate…
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Explorers Extended Day Program St. Martin’s offers much more beyond the regular school day through our Explorers before-and-afterschool childcare and enrichment program. We offer: • Before care beginning at 7:15 a.m. each morning • After care available until 6 p.m. each afternoon • Enrichment classes • Study Hall Visit our website to learn more: stmartinschool.org/campuslife/explorers
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