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Students Kelly McDowell and Santiago Duran from St. Pius X High School were awarded the Archbishop's award in May 2008. |
Why Catholic School?
Rigorous Academics
- Challenging curriculum aligned to national standards
- Average standardized test scores above the national average
- Well rounded course offerings including art, music, foreign language, technology, and PE to complement the core subjects of religion, math, language arts, social studies, and science
- Accredited schools staffed by qualified professionals
- Total of 21 different AP courses taught at the high school level
Faith Based Education
- Daily education in values which complements the teaching of the child’s primary educators, their parents
- Instruction grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church and infused throughout the curriculum
- Age appropriate opportunities for students to practice their faith through service to others
- Regular mass attendance for all students, daily mass offered for high school students
Nurturing Environment
- Christ centered atmosphere
- Welcoming environment that recognizes and celebrates student racial, religious, and ethnic diversity
- Supportive community that cultivates self-discipline and motivation and encourages student learning and achievement
- Structured programs to maximize instructional opportunities
Technology
- Clearly defined technology curriculum focused on basic skills including keyboarding, digital citizenship, and problem solving
- Integration of technology tools and applications across academic disciplines
- Commitment to providing instructional technology teachers and students
alike as evidenced by an estimated 3 to 1 student to student use computer
ratio and average annual school technology budget of $140,000.