St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel School provides instruction for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. The instruction includes strict adherence to academic standards. Emphasis in the primary grades is placed upon mastering the tools needed for continued academic success: Reading, Writing, Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in these grades are also introduced to Social Studies, Science and Computer Instruction.

In the Middle School, students use these tools to develop a broad-based understanding of the World, Christianity, Science, Technology, Communication Mediums, Advanced Mathematics, Social Studies and Foreign Language.

In all grades an emphasis is placed on understanding our role in society from a Catholic perspective. Where appropriate, special emphasis is placed on sacramental preparation.

We understand that creativity needs to be nurtured, and as a result, SMSG offers regular instruction in music and art to students in all grades. Through this instruction, our students are able to explore their artistic tendencies and foster these talents in a constructive environment.

Once out of Kindergarten, students are ready to grow at an amazing rate! They begin to feel empowered by taking ownership of their education through the setting of goals and mastering of the many skills required of these students who are not the little kids anymore, but are not yet big kids either.

Our 1st through 4th grade teachers use many diverse methodologies in the classroom to make learning exciting! Students learn via field study, computer work, story writing, math games, hands-on science, as well as many other avenues to an amazing and engaging education.

Students entering their middle school years begin the process of becoming more independent in regards to learning, decision-making and critical thinking. The SMSG philosophy of teaching each student as an individual allows teachers to focus on each child’s own strengths and weaknesses in a way that fosters success for all students.

The faculty and students of SMSG enjoy the world of technology. With the renovation of our computer lab and the purchase of Smart Boards for our classrooms, the teachers have integrated technology into their classroom instruction. The computer lab is used by all for research, remediation, and enrichment purposes. The students are now able to use technology as another valuable tool for learning and gathering information.