St. Thomas Aquinas School } School Philosophy

Our Philosophy

St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic school dedicated to recognizing the God- given uniqueness of each child. We offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum within a nurturing family oriented environment that promotes the spiritual, academic, social, and physical growth of each student. Our program includes the teaching of Catholic Doctrine, moral values, and self-discipline that we at St. Thomas Aquinas feel are central in preparing students to accept, live, and spread the good news of the Gospel.

With a strong belief in discipline and self-reliance, St. Thomas Aquinas’ faculty creates an atmosphere of mutual respect where students become aware of their own self-worth and learn to work with and accept others, while striving to reach their full academic potential.

Believing that parents are the primary educators of their children, we firmly and actively seek the support and cooperation of parents in educating their children.

The administration and faculty of St. Thomas Aquinas School are committed to fostering academic standards according to the Archdiocesan curriculum guidelines, instilling Christian values, and promoting positive social interactions, all of which we feel are essential building blocks in preparing our students to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Our History

Since 1873, St. Thomas Aquinas School has been providing a quality Catholic education to the children of Baltimore. The school had humble beginnings with two classrooms, and in an unusual agreement with the county, was operated as a public school offering special religious instruction to Catholic students. In 1907, the School Sisters of Notre Dame came to teach, and have provided valuable educational and spiritual guidance ever since.

In 1937, the current school building was constructed. St. Thomas Aquinas School is a Roman Catholic parochial school of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. More than 3,000 students have graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas School, making a positive impact in the Baltimore community and beyond.

Today's school serves students from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade. The average class size is approximately 22 students. The facility has ten classrooms, gymnasium, library and computer lab.

Throughout its 134-year history, St. Thomas Aquinas School has maintained its dedication to the academic, spiritual, physical and emotional growth of its students. The school provides a loving , secure and disciplined environment for students. Located in the heart of Hampden, the school is easily accessible from I-83 and all areas of North Baltimore and Central Baltimore County.

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