Our Mission

The middle school program at St. Catherine of Siena provides a wide array of student-centered courses that foster the development of the 21st Century skills necessary to thrive in today's society. Critical thinking, collaboration, communication, initiative, and leadership are among these skills that educators instill in their students on a daily baiss. A well-rounded education is of the utmost importance; students will grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally throughout these formative middle school years. 

 

Middle School Academics

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Middle School Highlights

Honors Program: At the end of grade four, any students who have received all A's or B's throughout quarters 1-3 on their report card will be eligible to apply for the Honors Program. Only in special circumstances will students in grades 5 and 6 be invited to apply. Once eligible, interested students will take an entrance exam developed by our educators. After completion of the entrance exam, administration will also review standardized test scores (MAP, Star, and Terronova), and past academic performance. Once accepted, students will  follow an honors Reading, Mathematics, and Science curriculum beginning in fift grade. Sixth and Seventh grade Honors students take Latin as their language.   

Chromebooks: Our middle school program is one-to-one; each student has a Chromebook that is implemented throughout instruction daily. Teachers communicate assignments, assessment dates, and important classroom announcements through Google Classroom, which is updated daily. 

Enrichment: Middle School students attend P.E. and Language (Spanish or Latin honors) twice per week. Each Friday, they take Art or Computer, which switch on a quarterly basis.