Saint Matthew School is an APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
for a second time!
Saint Matthew School has been honored by Apple as a Distinguished School for its ongoing innovation in learning, teaching, and school environment. One of only 889 schools globally recognized by Apple, Saint Matthew School is dedicated to fostering a creative, collaborative, and innovative setting for both students and faculty.
- Our technology-infused environment sets the stage, but more importantly, it signifies a transformation in the classroom experience and learning process.
- Classrooms at Saint Matthew are evolving to become more dynamic and engaging, catering to students in ways that reflect their real-world experiences.
- This natural yet intentional shift is evident in our classrooms, bringing excitement and a fresh perspective to learning.
- With a focus on creativity and collaboration, Saint Matthew classrooms are becoming intentionally designed spaces.
- Apple’s educational resources and training empower teachers to create personalized learning experiences, develop critical thinking skills, and implement innovative assessments.
Our technology-rich environment serves as a platform for this educational evolution, preparing students with the necessary skills and Catholic values to positively impact the world they will inherit.
SMS classrooms are technology rich environments that foster:
Innovation (encourages students to research & explore ways to uncover something new, compels students to use higher level of thinking to solve complex problems)
Creativity (boosts brain function, energizes, develops focus, spurs emotional development)
Collaboration (teaches cooperation and preparation for later life, and student engagement)
Curiosity (helps students increase retention, learn material faster, helps students become more observant)
Flexibility (improves problem solving, instills ability to shift approaches to meet different kinds of challenges)
Critical thinking (develops self-reliance and independence, self-awareness and comprehension)
Engaged and Personalized Learning (builds self-confidence, develops a love for learning, and increases engagement)