The St. Matthew's Advantage

List of 6 items.

• A Holistic Approach to Education for Each Child

  Our teachers see students as whole people, and our program fosters growth in heart, mind, body, and spirit.

• The Value of Community

  We instill in students the social and emotional skills for effectiveness in school and in life. Our Responsive Classroom approach ensures consistency across grades and classrooms. School Families and cross-grade student buddies help build relationships across grade levels. These skills powerfully enhance learning.

• A Spiritual Foundation

  As an Episcopal school, we support the spiritual lives of children in an open and inclusive context. Students begin the day in a welcoming chapel service that builds community and teaches quiet reflection.

• A Pre-K Through Eighth Grade Experience

  While young children benefit from the mentoring of older students, the older children enjoy opportunities for leadership and responsibility. The connections that develop among students in a pre-kindergarten-to-eighth-grade environment build confidence and allow children to be themselves and take risks in a safe space.

• Outreach to Others

  Through a robust service learning program, children experience the value of giving back. Our curriculum and service opportunities reinforce one another, leading to deeper reflection. Students engage in service to local, regional, and global communities, connecting them to a purpose larger than themselves.

• The Promise of Leadership

  The legacy of a St. Matthew’s education is seen in our graduates: academic skills, self-knowledge, and enduring values – and the confidence to put them to use. We are living our mission every day.