PMA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Cheryl Lucas (pmadevelopment@comcast.net)
PMA provides academic excellence rooted in the values and traditions of the Catholic Faith and in the charism of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary have been educating children in Hudson, New Hampshire for eighty-two years. The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary have been living out their mission of “education in Faith” especially of children and the poor since 1796.
Our Students consistently score significantly higher than the national average on standardized tests in all academic areas. (Reading, Math, Language, Science, Social Studies, and Spelling)
95% of PMA Jr. High students applying to private or Catholic high schools are accepted.
In the past five years, eight PMA students have been awarded Academic Achievement Scholarships to area private/Catholic High Schools. The schools are: Central Catholic (Lawrence), Academy of Notre Dame (Tyngsboro), Bishop Guertin (Nashua), Phillips Academy (Andover), Lowell Catholic (Lowell). The Scholarships have been both full and partial.
All PMA teachers are NH State Certified and experienced.
Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment Programs
PMA has a comprehensive and engaging core curriculum.
Basic Enrichment Courses include: French, Computer Lab, Biology lab, Music and Library.
Course Specials include: Physical Education (National Fitness Awards and Presidential Awards); Music ( Jr. High participates in the Annual All-State School Music Festival); Library ( Summer reading program and Summer Reading Bonus Book Club)
Additional Enrichment includes: Field Trips (all grades), First Aid Course (5th grade), Spelling Bee (4th-8th grades), Battle of the Books (3rd – 6th grades), Minicourses (6th – 8th grades), Nature’s Classroom (5th grade) and an Annual Science Fair (5th-8th).
Pre-Algebra and Algebra1 are offered beginning in seventh-grade as preparation for high school.
Religious celebrations are important with daily religious education, prayer services in the classroom and monthly mass in the school chapel.
Supporting Students' Personal Development
Jr. High students (6th-8th grades) are organized into multi-grade “Houses”. Each house has a mentor (homeroom teacher) and is named after a Saint, has a motto, banner, and student leaders. Students remain in the same “House” for all of their Jr. High school years. The House system at PMA has proven to be a highly successful and positive experience providing community and continuity for our students.
A wide variety of Extra Curricular Activities are offered:
Sports: Softball, Instructional Baseball, Basketball, Instructional Basketball, Cheerleading, Track & Field, Cross-Country running club.
Music: Choir, Piano Lessons, Flute Lessons.
Additional: Art class, Lego League, Battle of the Books, Tutoring.
Student Body
In 2007/2008 there were 389 boys and girls in pre-K through 8 at PMA.
Enrollment is increasing 11% to 439 projected for 2008/09.
PMA students live in 24 cities and towns in NH and MA, 51% from Hudson, NH and
23% from Nashua, NH.
Actual cost of educating a PMA student is $5,330 and the tuition is $4,100.
In the spirit of Christian love and concern for others, PMA offers tuition support to families who demonstrate a financial need. The Godparent Program is a partnership between the student, parent, donor and the school. The Godparent Program provides financial assistance to those who could not otherwise afford a Catholic Education.
Accreditation and Memberships
PMA is accredited by the NH Department of Education – Nonpublic Schools Certificate of Approval.
PMA is recognized as Catholic by the Bishop of Manchester.
PMA is a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
PMA is one of four private Pre-K - 8 Catholic Schools in NH and one of 20 Catholic elementary schools.
