We are a Pre-K through grade
12 facility in central Pennsylvania. Central Catholic High School
was established in 1961 by the Bishop of Erie. Central Catholic Middle School
was established in stages with a junior high in 1987 and
the 6-8 middle school in 1995. St. Catherine's Elementary School
first opened its doors in 1889, and has now become
Central Catholic Elementary. Over the past 119 years,
our school has consistently educated children with a
love of Christ as well as a love of learning.
We seek to educate the whole
student - body, mind, and spirit:
Body:
We are highly
competitive in athletics and provide numerous programs
for our students including the new cooperative sports
program with the Brockway School District for
football. A varied number of activities are available
for all students from student council to drama to
sports for life. For students who have emotional or
other problems, the student assistance team, known as
C.A.R.E., provides help with teacher mentoring,
assessment programs, and group discussions.
Mind:
We strive for success.
To make that possible, we cap grade size at 60
students. This small number creates a sense of
community among students and permits strong
teacher/student relationships. The teacher to student
ratio is only 1:12. The average class size is 15
students. This allows for individualized attention and
better academic focus. Our faculty is well educated
and devoted to the students.
Spirit:
Jesus Christ is
the foundation of our school. For this reason, we
provide a religious atmosphere for our students. We
offer a full campus ministry program with weekly Mass,
the sacrament of Penance, retreats, daily prayer,
service projects and clubs, theology classes, and
relationships with priests and lay teachers with
strong religious convictions.
Our
Philosophy
The students
faculty, parents and families of DuBois Area Catholic
Elementary School form a community of faith within the
K-12 Catholic Education System of the DuBois Area.
Its goal is the development of each student. In an
atmosphere of love, understanding, cooperation and
freedoms, this community views each person as a sacred
gift with unique abilities. It endeavors to instill
Christian values as it fosters students intellectual,
social, psychological, physical, and spiritual growth
within Catholic tradition.
To help the
child build a personal relationship with God, a
religious atmosphere permeates the overall education
process. The liturgical celebrations and religious
instructions given in school complement, reinforce,
and extend to religious activity at home, unifying us
as a family respectful of each other's beliefs.
The student is
provided with the intellectual skills necessary to
function effectively in society. Each is given the
opportunity to develop according to individual
potential, so tat throughout life there may be both
the desire and the capabilities for continued growth.
DuBois Area
Catholic Elementary School's program is designed to
prepare the student to grow as a responsible Christian
and American citizen and to respond successfully to
the challenges of life in the church, the nation and
the world.
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