At Mater Christi School, being your best is only the beginning. We are a private Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy that combines rigorous, 21st century academics with a values-centered, global philosophy. From the first day of pre-school through eighth grade graduation, we guide our students' success by helping them develop their unique strengths. A Mater Christi education transforms our students' futures and prepares them to transform our world. Mater Christi School offers...- Acclaimed full-day or half-day pre-school and pre-kindergarten classes- Nurturing K-3 elementary school with passionate veteran teachers and an average class size of 15 students per homeroom- An outstanding intermediate and middle school program that prepares students from grades 4-8 to succeed in high school and beyond- Renowned middle school for students in grade 6-8. Through interdisciplinary instruction, cooperative learning and the integration of technology, Mater Christi middle school students become critical thinkers, problem solvers and thoughtful global citizens as they discover their own personal greatness- Opportunities for advanced math- Extracurricular enrichment opportunities including (but not limited to) coding, Lego robotics, maker's club, advanced Lego, martial arts, woodworking classes and more- Makerspace (with 3D printer) for students in all grade levels, SMART Boards, iPads, one-to-one Chromebooks for middle school students, MacLabs, and 200+ computers in labs and classrooms- State-of-the art science laboratory- Award-winning sports teams- Middle school drumline and band beginning in grade 4- Early care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and after-school care until 6:00 p.m.- French classes from kindergarten through grade 8- A beautiful and safe campus - Industry leading professional development for our faculty- Benefit programs available to employees and staff of UVM and UVM Medical Center, Keurig Green Mountain, and more.