Mission
Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Maryvale, an independent Catholic girls' school serving grades six through twelve, provides an atmosphere in which the student can reach her academic, spiritual, and civic potential in a loving and supportive environment.
Philosophy and Goals
The Board of Trustees, administration and faculty of Maryvale dedicate themselves to furthering the intellectual, spiritual, social, moral and physical development of each student. As an educational community, we nurture the innate quest for truth. This all-encompassing endeavor is conducted in an educational atmosphere that is pervasively Christian and specifically Catholic.
Maryvale…
- emphasizes honor, pride, loyalty, and friendship in an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, parents, and faculty.
- uses a strong college-preparatory curriculum, grounded in the traditional disciplines and supported by technology, to prepare students for the 21st century.
- challenges students to be excited about learning, have pride in their achievements and become lifelong learners.
- provides academic help and guidance to individual students.
- offers electives which allow students to develop individual interests.
- helps students realize their physical, intellectual and creative potential through a well-developed and diverse offering of co-curricular activities.
- fosters responsible decision-making and acceptance of consequences through participation in student organizations.
- encourages families to become active participants in school life and activities.
- encourages students to help others by participating in community service.
Maryvale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies for education, admission, employment, scholarship/financial assistance, athletics and other school administered programs.
