User:Smesedmond/St. Mary's Episcopal School

St. Mary's Episcopal School (SMES) is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. SMES is a non-profit 501(C) (3) organization and a Parish Day School, partnered in ministry with its namesake, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Edmond, OK. The mission of the school is to provide quality academic programs in an environment fostering respect for faith, family others and self. The school currently offers Preschool through 6th Grade, and will add 7th and 8th grade in 2012, 2013, respectively.

Philosophy St. Mary's educational philosophy is founded on the Episcopal tradition of academic excellence, regular worship, service learning, and physical well-begin. Its purpose is to foster and education that seeks to develop each student academically while providing values-centered, character-building education to prepare each student to live a creative, humane and compassionate life worthy of a child of God. Its curriculum combines the best of educational applications offering an ideal learning environment capable of stimulating the fullest potential within each child. Special care is taken to challenge each child's unique abilities and interests while guiding all students to be respectful, responsible and resourceful.

Accreditations and Memberships and Non-Discrimination Policy St. Mary’s School is accredited by the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools which is nationally recognized by the National Association of Independent School and by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. SMES is certified member of the Oklahoma Commission on Episcopal Schools and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools. SMES admits qualified students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to its students. SMES does not discriminate in any of its educational, admission or financial aid policies and programs. SMES is an equal opportunity employer and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or in case of a qualified individual with a disability (as defined by applicable law) without regard to disability.

"Class Offerings" SMES offers Preschool through sixth grade, before and after school care and a variety of extra-cirricular activities. Tuition ranges from $2,400 to $7,300 per academic school year.

To contact the school, go to www.smesedmond.org or call (405) 341-9541.