Curriculum
St. George Catholic School expresses a commitment to academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum aligned with State and Diocesan standards, 21st century skills, and Gospel values implemented through effective instruction. The highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff evaluate, modify and guide the curriculum and student learning to use school wide assessments, rubrics, projects, tests, observations, collaborative group work and oral presentations. Vertical alignment across all subject areas is a continuous focus through curriculum mapping and department meetings. ACT Aspire, STAR Reading, STAR Math, and ACRE scores are reviewed in and across grade levels to guide instruction.
The curriculum is composed of Religion, Language Arts (Spelling, English, and Writing), Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. Students also participate in Art, Music, Spanish, Library, Guidance, Computer, and Physical Education.
Religious education is integrated into the curriculum and is incorporated in the education experience both inside and outside the classroom in order to nurture academic excellence, Christian character, and service to others. St. George Catholic School’s instruction provides equitable and challenging learning experiences that ensure all students have sufficient opportunities to develop learning, thinking, and life-skills that lead to success. A variety of curricular experiences, programs, and services that are designed to meet the spiritual, social, intellectual, and physical needs of the students are also offered.
Providing a progressive curriculum that integrates Catholic faith and academics is at the heart of the mission of St. George Catholic School. St. George Catholic School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is also a National Blue Ribbon School.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accredited
St. George Catholic School, having met the requirements established by the AdvanceED Accreditation Commission and Board of Trustees, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2016
St. George Catholic School is proud to be named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for 2016. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. More than 7,500 of schools across the country have been presented with this coveted award. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content. The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.