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Marist School
Marist School is an independent, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory day school enrolling approximately 1,100 boys and girls in grades seven through
twelve. It is owned and operated by the Society of Mary (more commonly known as the Marists), a religious congregation of priests and brothers
founded in France in 1836. Marist School was founded in downtown Atlanta in 1901 and is the oldest Catholic school in the Atlanta area. The school
moved to its current site on Ashford Dunwoody Road in 1962. The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through
instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. The mission is advanced... Read more
twelve. It is owned and operated by the Society of Mary (more commonly known as the Marists), a religious congregation of priests and brothers
founded in France in 1836. Marist School was founded in downtown Atlanta in 1901 and is the oldest Catholic school in the Atlanta area. The school
moved to its current site on Ashford Dunwoody Road in 1962. The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through
instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. The mission is advanced... Read more
Vision
Guided by the Marist spirit and values, Marist School will provide a world-class education that prepares students to lead and serve with compassion,
integrity, and a sense of purpose.
integrity, and a sense of purpose.
Mission
The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the
Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious,
extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.
Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious,
extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.
Additional Culture Details
The unique mission of Marist School to form the whole person in the image of Christ is created by blending three distinct traditions: the pursuit of
academic excellence, the heritage of Catholic education, and the spirit of the Society of Mary.
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academic excellence, the heritage of Catholic education, and the spirit of the Society of Mary.
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Values
- Faith
- Guided by the beliefs of the Catholic Church and the values of the Society of Mary, Marist School provides its students with the spiritual foundation and strength of character they need for Christian service and leadership in college and beyond.