SAINT JAMES SCHOOL 6010 Vaughn Road , Montgomery , AL • ( 334 ) 277-8033 • www . stjmontgomery . org
ABOUT : Saint James School began as a Kindergarten in 1955 and throughout its decades of growth and expansion to a PreK-12 learning institution has always remained true to its original mission : “ We are committed to challenging and assisting students in realizing their individual potential and preparing them for lives of responsibility , service , and achievement .”
CLASS SIZE : Saint James has a studentteacher ratio of 9:1 with an average class size of 18 students .
CAREER-BASED PROGRAMS :
In middle school , Saint James conducts a Career Assessment in 7th grade and Career Week program in 8th grade with career research , job application , resume building , letter writing , and professional shadowing . In high school , Saint James offers 30 Advanced Placement and Honors courses , and a full range of electives including unique initiatives aimed at sharpening students ’ abilities in future college majors .
ATHLETICS : Saint James School offers 49 competitive athletic teams from girls and boys basketball and soccer , football , baseball , softball , volleyball , tennis , an equestrian team , track and field , wrestling — the list goes on ! The Saint James head coaches and assistant coaches have vast experience playing and coaching collegiate and professional sports . This experience creates connections for Saint James athletes who want to pursue playing sports at the next level . In recent years , athletes from Saint James School have moved on to play in Division 1 sports programs at Duke , Auburn University , Mississippi State University , Georgia Tech University , the University of Alabama at Birmingham , Vanderbilt University , Florida A & M , Alabama State University , and more .
MUSIC / FINE ARTS : Saint James offers music and visual art from Pre-K2 through high school . In middle school and high school , students are able to select from a number of acclaimed art , photography , and music courses . Each year , many of the Saint James students in these programs earn local , state , regional , and national commendation for their talents . Elementary school students put on nine grade-level productions and concerts annually .
ACADEMICS : The college preparatory curriculum at Saint James School blends superior academics and state-of-the-art technology with absorbing enrichment and exploratory classes , and innovative electives . Saint James continues to enhance its decades-long focus on STEM ( science , technology , engineering , and mathematics ) with a fully integrated school-wide approach across the curriculum . At Saint James , students are challenged and mentored by outstanding faculty to discover their special talents , strive for achievement , and fulfill their potential .
COLLEGE PREP : Saint James School offers a college preparatory curriculum with college counseling beginning in 9th grade . The school offers parents and students many opportunities to attend workshops and educational seminars regarding college applications , financial aid , etc . The high school counselors at Saint James begin individual collegecounseling sessions with students in their junior year . The students are invited to meet college representatives when they visit Saint James throughout the school year . The college counselors assist in identifying students ’ strengths and interests , help narrow their college search , and assist students through the application and admissions process . several opportunities are offered for parents and teens to prepare for college including College Planning Night , scholarship and financial aid workshops , and Standardized Test Workshops . Saint James School graduates have garnered scholarships totaling more than $ 34 million over the last six years .
AFFORDABILITY : An investment in Saint James School tuition pays back with a complete education at an extraordinary value . Tuition includes daily lunch for all full-day students and most fees , including technology devices and school supplies through 8th grade . Saint James School is proud to support our military community and gratefully extends a 10 % tuition discount to full-time , active U . S . service members . A multi-child discount is also available . Tuition assistance is available for Pre-K3 through 12th grade .
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