About St. Margaret's School

St. Margaret School

St. Margaret School on the campus of St. Margaret Church in Buffalo, New York is a Pre-Kindergarten 4 year old full day program, in addition to Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the Diocese of Buffalo Schools Office. The curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where the child feels that he/she is loved and respected by his/her peers as well as the teacher. Vatican II texts are used so that our theology is in compliance with the bishops of the world. United with each other in meaningful liturgy and prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life. At St. Margaret’s, we are attempting to "teach as Jesus did." The Diocesan curriculum guidelines, consistent with the State of New York guidelines, are followed for the teaching of all secular subject areas. The curriculum is marked by current content and fresh approaches to methodology. There is emphasis on principles rather than fact, on learning through problem solving rather than by precept. We strive to offer a program which makes use of many sources of reading material, a wide variety of audio-visual and technology tools and a multi-text approach to the content areas.

Philosophy

The St. Margaret School advantage is reflected in the philosophy that permeates the total education program and lives of the faculty and students. This philosophy challenges students to improve the world by living gospel values and sharing Christ's message of salvation. They grow to understand the roots of their faith and their responsibilities as Christians.

Students explore their faith through classes and activities in scripture, sacraments, church, and morality

Catholic schools stress the value of self-discipline and commitment

Faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, their talents, and their time

While not all students who come to the Catholic schools are Catholic, all share experiences of faith and values

Catholic schools encourage each student to accept the challenges of being a Christian in tomorrow’s world Values, which promote understanding and service to the elderly and the handicapped, the poor and the ill, are an important part of the Catholic Schools Experience. As a faith community, we emphasize those values, which encourage students to accept others rather than exclude them, to understand the difference between right and wrong, and to commit themselves to serve God by serving others.

To ensure a fourth integrated approach according to scripture, by offering training

opportunities.

It is the consensus of the faculty that every human being has a right to pursue knowledge corresponding with his/her dignity and God-given ability, regardless of background or sex. In the early years, education is often of the utmost importance because through education and guidance the children of today become the Catholic citizens and leaders of tomorrow.