St. Martin’s approach to education is innovative, intentionally-scaffolded, student-centered, and anchored in relevant connections to real world experiences and challenges.

Our challenging academic programming positions our graduates not only to succeed in college but also to become leaders across the region. St. Martin’s alumni have distinguished themselves in the fields of medicine, law, policy, real estate, science, the arts, and in careers not yet imagined.

Here, academic rigor is not just about tough courses. It's about challenging students to stretch themselves while supporting them at every step, ensuring they reach their full potential.

These successes result from St. Martin’s 4-Dimensional Curricular Framework that values flexible and transferable knowledge, prioritizes specific application skills, embeds pathways to character development, and focuses on meta-learning. 

Signature Programs

Senior Internship

The Senior Internship program is the capstone of the St. Martin's academic experience. Two weeks before graduation, Seniors must complete an internship in an area of their choice, such as government, business, medicine, law, the arts, or nonprofit organizations. Interns are required to keep a daily journal and write a reflection paper about how the experience has shaped them and prepared them for college and life. 

At St. Martin’s, education is more than preparation for college—it is preparation for life. Our Interdisciplinary STeaM and Global Citizenship Diplomas are powerful expressions of this philosophy. They reflect a commitment to nurturing students who are not only knowledgeable, but curious, courageous, and ready to make an impact. These specialized diploma tracks prepare students not just for college, but serve as a launchpad for a successful life because they:

  • Foster Purpose-Driven Learning: By pursuing a STeaM or Global Citizenship concentration, students connect their academic work to real-world applications, discovering how their interests align with global needs and future careers.
  • Cultivate Future-Ready Skills: With a foundation in St. Martin’s Four-Dimensional (4D) Framework, these programs emphasize interdisciplinary thinking, creativity, problem-solving, leadership, and ethical decision-making—skills that set our graduates apart.
  • Encourage Bold Exploration: From internships to research, artistic innovation to global immersion, these programs challenge students to go beyond traditional learning and immerse themselves in hands-on, meaningful experiences.
  • Align with Our Mission: Both diplomas reflect our mission to foster faith, scholarship, and service. Whether through innovation in science or advocacy in global affairs, students learn to use their gifts to serve a greater good.
  • Signal Excellence to Colleges: Recognition at graduation and inclusion on college resumes provide students with a valuable credential that reflects depth, initiative, and distinction within a college preparatory curriculum.

 

STeaM Diploma

The St. Martin’s Interdisciplinary STeaM Diploma is for Upper School students who relish the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, combined with the creative thinking that occurs through fine arts. This concentration will require students to select classes from a body of relevant coursework that lies at the heart of the Four-Dimensional Framework’s interdisciplinary focus. In addition, students will be asked to participate in co-curricular activities that complement the coursework. A research or internship experience provides a culminating experience to equip graduates with a range of proficiencies that prepare them for opportunities in STeaM related fields. Students who successfully complete all requirements will be recognized at graduation and have the opportunity to highlight their participation in this program on their college resumes.

Global Citizenship Diploma 

The St. Martin’s Interdisciplinary Global Citizenship diploma is for high school students who are passionate about global issues in the context of the humanities. This concentration will require students to select classes from a body of relevant and in-place coursework that lies at the heart of the Four-Dimensional Framework’s interdisciplinary focus. In addition, students will be asked to participate in one of several co-curricular activities that complement the program. A culminating global experience involving either  study abroad, a regional internship, or  research project will provide graduating students with tools to prepare them for further opportunities in these interdisciplinary fields, while also meeting StM’s current graduation requirements. Students who successfully complete all requirements for this certification will be recognized at graduation and have the opportunity to highlight their participation in this program on their college resumes.

 

St. Martin’s George Cottage is an early childhood learning program for children eight weeks to four years old. Its activity-oriented approach encourages exploration, nurtures the spirit, and cultivates a sense of wonder while stimulating young children socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. 

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St. Martin’s Lower School curriculum builds on the strong foundation developed in George Cottage, using a hands-on approach that makes learning part of everything the students do. 

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St. Martin’s Middle School offers a challenging, well-rounded curriculum that meets the intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of young adolescents. 

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St. Martin’s Upper School challenges and inspires students in a way that not only prepares them for success in college, but also in life. 

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