Student Services

At St. Mary, our mission is to ensure that every student feels successful, supported, and nurtured in a faith-filled environment.

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Our Student Services Department is dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. We provide personalized academic support for students who may benefit from extra assistance. Support may include pull-out or push-in sessions for Math and English Language Arts, small-group instruction, and resource support.

Student progress is carefully monitored through classroom performance, assessments, and teacher observations. This data helps us identify which students may need additional support or intervention. The Student Services team works hand in hand with classroom teachers to ensure each child receives the help they need to grow in confidence and achieve success.

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When further intervention is needed, classroom teachers and our Director of Student Services partner with parents to discuss next steps and ensure a collaborative approach to supporting each student. Our Director of Student Services also serves as the liaison between St. Mary and the Mokena District 159 Special Education Services team. Testing and identification for speech and language concerns are conducted by Mokena District 159. Currently, the only direct service provided to St. Mary students through District 159 is in the area of speech and language for students in PK3-3rd grade with articulation needs only.

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At St. Mary, we believe in caring for the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Counseling Services are available to all students who may need extra support in any of these areas. In addition to our school counselor, the administrative team, faculty, and staff are here to provide guidance, encouragement, and a nurturing environment where every student feels seen, supported, and valued.