OUR MISSION

TO PROMOTE THE IGNATION
EDUCATION METHOD
WHICH FOSTERS

  • A JOY AND A THIRST FOR LEARNING
  • IMPROVED MEMORY
  • A CHRISTIAN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
  • CREATIVE AND PURPOSEFUL ACTION
  • SELF DISCIPLINE AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
  • LIFELONG SUCCESS

Moral training makes possible sanctity, and a good education makes possible a successful life. Catholic parents must desire these goods for their children.

Children are natural learners, and given the length of time that formal educational systems have existed, it would seem that all would be very successful by now. Unfortunately, many educational institutions are failing because of exclusion of moral formation or departure from time tested methods.

The Ignation Method, developed over 450 years ago, is an educational philosophy that works. It is a classical system rooted in the reality of the need to concurrently train the memory, shape the faculties of critical thinking and understanding, and form the will. In the hands of a good teacher, it is a powerful tool. It generates a joy for learning which makes easier the discipline needed to sharpen intellectual skills. It aids in the formation of a resolute will intent on ethical behavior in all matters. When the intellect and will are thus formed, the conditions for outstanding and rewarding accomplishment in the journey of life are achieved.


ABOUT THOMAS MORE DAY SCHOOL

WIDE GRADE SPAN

Grades 1-12

CLASSICAL EDUCATION

Proven methods and textbooks used. The wonderful history of art, music, literature, and civilization are integrated into the curriculum.

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

Limited to 5-10 students

CATHOLIC

Daily prayer, discussion and study of Catholic Faith, history, and contemporary Catholic issues.

ACCREDITED

Accreditation Pending by NAPC*IS (National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools)

PROVEN RESULTS

Many scholarships offered to our graduates; with acceptance at both private and state run colleges and universities nationwide.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips each year to museums, science shows, etc. We also have had short study trips abroad as circumstances permit.

TUITION

$315 per month, plus $150 per year book fee

SCHOOL YEAR

September 1 to May 31

Thomas More Preparatory School was founded in 1994 to help Catholic family education. It is a small, privately run Catholic school located north of Fort Bragg, California in a beautiful rural setting. Our program is unique because it offers a handful of children the chance to study the core academic subjects plus religion, foreign languages, and the humanities at an intensive level, while taking frequent trips to see the things they are studying first hand. Our small student body allows ample teacher-student interaction. Students can also avail themselves of elective activities or sports at nearby public school facilities.

Our first graduate in May 2000 was admitted to nine universities, and was offered (3) four year scholarships to cover costs of tuition, room, and board: for this we are grateful to God and justly proud. This success inspires us to continue our work here at Thomas More Prep School.


STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS


AVERAGE INCREASE IN SAT SCORE

150 Points

PERCENTAGE OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

90%

OTHER AWARDS WON BY STUDENTS

National Merit Scholar in Science and English, Mendocino County History Day Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO STUDENTS

ROTC scholarships

OUR TUTORING PROGRAM

We offer tutoring in our area for all grade levels over a wide range of subject matter. Contact us to discuss your student's particular needs. The cost is $25 per hour.

  • Regular tutoring to augment the instruction recieved at your child's school to produce increased comprehension.
  • Layout of the remedial work required ( Often fundamentals have not been taught in the early grades in certain subjects, which makes it difficult for the student to master the subject matter at higher grade levels.)
  • Special preparation for exams.
  • Tutoring in German, Italian, Spanish, and Latin.

SSAT TESTING CENTER

We are an authorized SSAT (SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST) testing center for this area. These tests are used by private secondary schools to determine eligibility for admission. The tests are by appointment only, usually on Saturdays. The charge is $80 per test.

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