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Academic Education

All standards based on current Florida Sunshine State Standards as a minimum.

Mathematics

  • Participation in the Saxon Math Program (K and 1st grade)

  • Houghton Mifflin and Prentice Hall for 2nd through 8th grade

  • Advanced mathematical instruction for grades 6-8

  • Pre algebra and algebra

  • Central Catholic Math Olympiad

  • Math Counts and Sunshine Math as Enrichment

Language Arts

  • Strong continuing emphasis on writing skills and grammar concepts

  • Phonics based reading programs

  • Participation in the open court reading program (K and 1st grade)

  • Florida Treasures curriculum (McGraw Hill) 2nd through 8th.

Science

  • Hands on approaches to principal learning experiences

  • Active participation in science fairs, Brevard County and Catholic School Fair

  • Dedicated and demanding life, physical and earth science programs

  • Science lab

  • Annual science fair

Social Studies

  • Interactive geography and map skill instruction

  • Florida history interactive experiences

  • US. History and government interactive experiences

  • Integration of neighborhoods and communities into social development of our students

  • International Day

Art

  • Active involvement in art contests and shows

  • Exposure to and participation with a variety of media

  • Certified art instructors

  • Art fair, an all grade level event

Music

  • Study of music history and instruments

  • Contemporary music study and interactive experiences

  • Monthly music shows featuring a different grade each month

  • Christmas concert

Technology

  • Students use a variety of technological tools to learn, share ideas and communicate concepts

  • Technology is integrated into daily lessons and activities

  • Supervised Internet access

  • Computer lab

  • Study Island - web based interactive games based on Sunshine State Standards

Physical Education

  • Developmental approach is utilized in our educational programs

  • Fine and gross motor skill development is emphasized

  • Participatory opportunities in team and individual sports

  •        Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Cross Country, Softball

  • Running programs in grades 4-8

  • Sports Day, an all grade level outdoor event

Spanish

  • Individualized curriculum for all grade levels

  • Spanish I

  • Spanish II

  • Spanish Heritage Day