Saint James School
6010 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL
(334) 273-3021 • www.stjweb.org
About: Saint James School began as a kindergarten in 1955
and throughout its decades of growth and expansion has always
remained true to its original mission: “We are committed to
challenging and assisting students in realizing their individual
potential and preparing them for lives of responsibility, service,
and achievement.”
Class Size: Saint James has a student-teacher ratio of 9:1
with an average class size of 18 students.
Career-based Programs: In middle school, Saint
James conducts a Career Assessment in 7th grade and Career
Week program in 8th grade with career research, job application,
resume building, letter writing, and professional shadowing.
In high school, Saint James offers 20 AP and advanced courses,
and a full range of electives including unique initiatives aimed
at sharpening students’ abilities in future college majors and
promoting learning for a 21st century world.
Athletics: Saint James School offers 48 competitive athletic
teams from girls and boys basketball and soccer, football,
baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, an equestrian team, track
and field, wrestling – the list goes on! The Saint James head
coaches and assistant coaches have vast experience playing and
coaching collegiate and professional sports. This experience
creates connections for Saint James athletes who want to pursue
playing sports at the next level. In recent years, athletes from
Saint James School have moved on to play in Division I sports
programs at Auburn University, University of Alabama at
Birmingham, Vanderbilt University, Florida A&M, and more.
Music/Fine Arts: Saint James offers music and art appreciation from Pre-K3 through high school. In middle school
and high school, students are able to select from a number of
acclaimed art, photography, and music courses. Each year, many
of the Saint James students in these programs earn local, state,
regional, and national commendation for their talents.
Academics: The college preparatory curriculum at Saint
James School blends superior academics and state-of-the-art
technology with absorbing enrichment and exploratory classes,
and innovative electives. 20 AP and Advanced high school
courses are offered.
College Prep: Saint James School offers a college
preparatory curriculum with college counseling beginning in 9th
grade. The school offers parents and students many opportunities
to attend workshops and educational seminars regarding college
applications, financial aid, etc. The high school counselors at
Saint James begin individual college-counseling sessions with
students in their junior year. The students are invited to meet
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college representatives when they visit Saint James throughout
the school year. This year the college counselors at Saint James
School began using Naviance as a resource tool with their
students. This robust program identifies students’ strengths and
interests, helps narrow their college search, and assists students
through the application and admissions process. Several
opportunities are offered for parents and teens to prepare for
college including College Planning Night, Scholarship/Financial
Aid Workshops, and Standardized Test Workshops. The Saint
James School Class of 2016 earned $4.5 million in scholarships
and the Saint James School Class of 2015 earned $8.4 million in
scholarships.
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