The mission of St. Martin of Tours, founded in 1925 and the oldest Catholic school in Montgomery County, Maryland, is to educate children in a Christ-centered environment. Encouraging the spiritual, intellectual, and social growth of our students as well as their emotional and physical development in an atmosphere of mutual respect is of paramount importance. We seek to integrate core, traditional, and emerging skills that cultivate and complement the students’ God-given talents. At the same time, we challenge each child to become a life-long learner.
Sr. Sharon Ann Mihm, CSC Principal
We believe in the following:
Encouraging a partnership between the school and the family
Recognizing and implementing the Church’s beliefs and traditions
Fostering the Gospel values
Instilling a knowledge of Catholic doctrine and traditions in the hearts of our students
Sowing and reinforcing the role of teachers and parents in the Gospel message of love and service to others
Building a foundation of our Faith
Planning and participating in liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations
Educating the whole person
Differentiating the curriculum to meet individual needs
Acknowledging diversity in our community
Actively engaging the students in the teaching/learning process
Using a variety of alternative assessments to maximize learning for all students
Enabling students to become self-regulating and self-monitoring life-long learners
Empowering the students to provide moral and global leadership now and tomorrow
Empowering the students to use 21st century skills and to be active learners now and in the future
Providing a safe and secure environment
VISION
St. Martin’s School is a student-centered learning community committed to academic excellence and the development of strong characters embedded in the Gospel Values and Catholic Tradition.
By diversifying the curriculum to encompass authentic learning experiences, we will continue to strive to meet the needs and learning styles of children from varied backgrounds and cultural experiences.
Technology Literacy, 21st Century Teaching/Learning Skills, and Core Academic Content at advanced levels will empower the students to become agile players in their own educational experiences now and in the future.
Sister Sharon's Vision
In a world where uncertainty and instability are manifested, my main mission is to instill HOPE in my students. Empowering our children to reach their full potential in a loving and nurturing environment embedded in the Gospel Values is imperative. I believe that collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and technological integration are some of essential elements that students need today to live and work successfully in the 21st Century. I firmly believe that on-going Professional Development for all teachers is essential as we strive to meet the needs of our students in the Digital Age.
