Center for Achievement

About Us
The Center for Achievement opened in September
2010 under the direction of William V. Smith, Ed.D,
Principal of Saint Mary Elementary School and
Campus Administrator for Special Programs. The goal
is to provide support and educational strategies to the
diverse community of learners who attend the Saint
Mary Campus Schools. This program is unique to
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Trenton.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a daily support structure
integrating classroom instruction with learner-centered
technology. Our enhanced program of instruction
provides an atmosphere that is a conducive academic
environment for all participating students.


Mater Dei Prep
The Center for Achievement at Mater Dei Prep provides the students with the
academic enhancements for success. A key component is the Pathways Program
that provides a roadmap to achievement and beyond.
The Pathways Program provides students with the opportunity to become
proficient in the following:
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
• Collaboration
• Accessing and Analyzing Information
• Initiative
• Productivity
• Research and Analysis
• Test taking

Saint Mary Elementary School
The core of the Center for Achievement at the Saint Mary
Elementary School is the Trail Blazers Program which
emphasizes the following:
• Study Habits
• Leadership skills
• Computing skills
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Caring
• Imagination

Highlights
• Full-time head teachers who possess advanced degrees with specialization
in working with diverse learning styles
• Full-time certified guidance counselor
• Tailored academic support for each student
• Wilson Reading utilized when needed at elementary school level
• Service at both campus facilities for middle school age learners
• Mater Dei Prep students provided with their own personal laptop/tablet computer
• Student/Teacher Ratio:
Mater Dei Prep – 3:1
Saint Mary Elementary School – 5:1 with instructional aide
Mater Dei Prep   |    538 Church Street   |    Middletown, NJ 07748   |    Phone 732-671-9100   |    Fax 732-671-9214