[1][2] The school also practices the Reggio Emilia approach, which is an educational philosophy directed at the development of young children.
Mary’s mission was to establish an alternative education for South Bend families at a time when public and parochial classrooms were frequently overcrowded and failed to provide the quality education Mary wished for her own children as well as others in the community.
The Stanley Clark School is known around the South Bend and Michiana areas for excellence not only in academics, but also for sports and other activities.
Athletic activities are offered on a seasonal basis, and students may choose to participate competitively if they wish.
[4] The Stanley Clark Science Olympiad team received 1st place in the state competition in 2008, and moved on to the Nationals in Washington D.C.