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We at St. Mary's are proud of our Catholic heritage, our own traditions, and our history in the Stockton community. Because we believe that human beings are the pinnacle of God's creation on earth, we at St. Mary's strive to develop the total person - spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. We realize that we must continue to be unique and contemporary, dedicated to developing students who possess the necessary skills for the future and who make choices which reflect Christian values. Our common goal as a community is to stress value-based instruction and academic excellence.
Expectations of our Graduates
Saint Mary's High School graduates will to the best of their abilities:
• respect and appreciate the differences and similarities of the human condition thus empowering them to understand people throughout their lives.
• make moral decisions based on their understanding of Christian values and so apply the message and teaching of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
• endeavor to experience prayer which fosters a personal relationship with God.
• participate in campus life beyond the classroom in order to develop and share their talents and gifts and to form a balanced outlook on life.
• participate through curricular requirements and extra-curricular opportunities in Christian community service and so acquire a moral and social conscience.
• demonstrate the fundamental academic skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education and career opportunities and be able to read, listen, and communicate effectively.
• develop the necessary critical skills in order to apply basic knowledge and academic skills to new situations.
• participate in a variety of forms of physical activity and understand the importance of physical fitness in their lives.
• experience the support of a community that encourages each student to contribute to the long tradition of Saint Mary's High School.
Location
The school is located on North El Dorado Street, one mile east of San Joaquin Delta Community College and two miles north of the University of the Pacific.
Type of School
St. Mary's is a Roman Catholic, four year, co-educational comprehensive high school under the direction of the Bishop of the Diocese of Stockton. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Western Catholic Education Association.
Campus
Located on twenty-five acres are four classroom buildings, an administration building, a computer and technology centers, library, cafeteria, two gyms, football field, swimming complex, track facilities, baseball and soccer fields, five tennis courts, and athletic facilities for a weight room and team sports. In addition, there is a student chapel, a residence for the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales priests and brothers.
