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| Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; member of the
National Catholic Education Association. |
Sister Judith Stojhovic, RSM - Principal
Father John Skirtich - Pastor |
| St. Maurice School serves the neighborhoods of Forest Hills, Braddock Hills,
Churchill, East Pittsburgh, and Penn Hills. The School was opened in 1953 and is
staffed by the Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy and lay teachers. The faculty, many of whom
have Masters’ degrees, are certified by the State of Pennsylvania and accredited by
the Diocese of Pittsburgh. |
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Statement of Philosophy
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| Saint Maurice School is rooted in the absolute truths of the Gospel message
given to us by our Savior, Jesus Christ. As stated in Psalm 127:1, "Unless the
Lord build the house, those who build it labor in vain." The goals of Saint Maurice
School reflect the belief in an education system that is Christ-centered. |
These goals are:
- To provide an education centered around the commitment to Catholic Doctrine.
- To respect the individuality and nurture the intellectual, personal, and spiritual
development of each student.
- To establish an environment that is safe, educationally sound and updated, and
emphasizes community and respect.
- To extend opportunities to practice Gospel values.
- To challenge and prepare students to make choices based on and rooted in their faith.
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| The Saint Maurice School Community believes and teaches that all we do, all we say,
and who we are must reflect the Christ-like image in which we are created. |
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2007-2008 School Year
| Grade Levels |
K-8 |
| Enrollment |
290 |
| Average Class Size |
20 |
| Faculty |
21 Teachers |
| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
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Daily religion classes |
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Weekly Liturgy |
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Sacramental Programs in Grades 2 & 8 |
| Facilities |
Computer lab with Internet access
Library
Science Lab for grades 6-8
Gymnasium
Cafeteria with hot lunch program |
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| Tuition |
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Parish Affiliate |
Non-Parish Affiliate |
| 2007-2008 School Year |
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$2,220(half-day Kindergarten) |
$2,670 (half-day Kindergarten) |
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One child |
$3,185 (K-8) |
$4,372 (K-8) |
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Two children |
$5,770 |
$8,744 |
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Three or more children |
$7,705 |
$13,116 |
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Testing Program: Terra Nova tests are given to students in grades 2-8 in
the Spring of each year. The results, comparing our students with other schools in the
Diocese, for the 2006-2007 school year are below:
2006-2007 Terra Nova Test Scores
Administered in Spring 2007
Comparing St. Maurice School with the Diocese of Pittsburgh
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| GRADE |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| READING |
NORM
DIOCESE
ST. MAURICE |
2.6
3.9
4.3 |
3.6
5.4
4.8 |
4.6
7.2
6.8 |
5.6
10.2
9.7 |
6.6
10.3
9.2 |
7.6
11.4
12.0 |
8.6
12.9
12.9 |
| MATHEMATICS |
NORM
DIOCESE
ST. MAURICE |
2.6
3.2
3.3 |
3.6
4.7
4.2 |
4.6
5.8
6.2 |
5.6
6.8
5.9 |
6.6
8.6
8.2 |
7.6
11.2
10.8 |
8.6
11.2
12.9 |
The results of the recent testing which is presented here show that, as a group,
students who attended our Catholic Schools, including St. Maurice, perform above national
norms in all subject areas. |
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| Academic Program: |
State and Diocesan Guidelines are followed for the
required subjects. In addition we have a Foreign Language program which offers French or
Spanish to the students in Grades 5-8. 7th graders have the opportunity to take
pre-algebra, followed by algebra in the 8th grade. The Title I Reading Program,
AIU Remedial Math Program, and the CCC program are available for the students who qualify.
Students who qualify participate in the gifted program in their school district. We have
an integrated, thematic curriculum. In an effort to teach each child the faculty use
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory in their teaching. |
| Activities: |
After School Intramural Program (Gr. 6-8)
Forensics (Gr. 5-8)
Student Council
YearBook
Band (Gr. 4-8)
Suzuki Violin (Gr. 1-3)
Altar Servers
Shakespearean Play (Gr. 6-8)
Cross Country (Gr. 5-8)
Diocesan League Basketball Program (Gr. 4-8)
Little Hoopers (Gr 1-3)
Diocesan League Soccer Program (Gr. 5-8)
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| Graduates: |
Attend the following High Schools: Central Catholic, Oakland Catholic,
Serra Catholic, Woodland Hills or the public high school in their school district. |
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