St. Peter is a Catholic elementary school located in Cambridge, MA. The school serves girls and boys from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade and offers a rigorous academic program to a diverse student body, which includes many international students.
The school’s mission statement...
“Saint Peter School lives and nurtures our Catholic faith while embracing our multiculturalism. We believe in teaching to the heart, mind, and soul of each child.”
Academics
The school’s academic program aims to foster academic excellence, spirituality, and exceptional moral character. The school offers a balanced literacy program with guided reading, phonics, and Saxon math, leading up to either pre-algebra or algebra. An inquiry-based science program in a new lab is available, and there are many project-based learning experiences available to students. Partnerships with local universities extend learning beyond the classroom.
Enrichments
St. Peter’s after-school enrichment activities include physical education, art, drama, and music lessons, as well as a youth chorus. Spanish lessons are available starting in the first grade through the 8th grade, and courses in library educational technology are available. The school offers a number of after-school sports, including basketball, volleyball, and gym hockey.