School Overview: |
Corpus Christ Early Childhood Center
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 8 | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1952 | |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009 |
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| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 210 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 99% | |
| Average Class Size | 20 students | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (School uniform) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,270 | |
| Tuition Notes | Non-Catholic Rate per child: $8270 Catholic (out of Parish) per child: $5787 Catholic (supporting parishioner) per child: $5417 * Discounts given to 2 or more children | |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Al Garcia | |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Marie Bonard | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Track and Field | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 19 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| 4th Grade Math Club | 5th Grade Math Club | |
| 6th Grade Math Club | Algebra Club | |
| Altar Servers | Band | |
| Book Club | Choir | |
| Drama Club | Ecybermission | |
| Eighth Grade Tutors | Homework Club | |
| Jason Project | National Junior Honor Society | |
| Safety Patrols | Shakespeare Club | |
| Student Council | Student Newspaper | |
| Yearbook Staff | ||
OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM
The Corpus Christi curriculum adheres to the education standards set by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
Grades 1 to 3
The literature and phonics-based curriculum encourages a love for reading while incorporating skills needed to read, write, and express orally. Language arts, math, and science are taught across all grades. Religion is integrated into classes. Spanish is taught from Kindergarten to Grade 8. First graders attend an orientation program to learn about the campus and the academic requirements for the student. Second graders develop their language arts through written and oral book reports. Third graders concentrate on reading/language concepts, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. All grades include social studies classes. The themes taught are: history, cultural awareness, holidays, basic geography (1st grade focus), studying North American communities (2nd grade focus) and learning the 50 states/capitals as well as federal government structure (3rd grade focus).
Grades 4 to 5
Academics are based on the principle that reading involves critical thinking, vocabulary, and interpretation. Therefore, students begin to have longer-term projects. Fourth and fifth graders utilize a team-teaching approach for the core subjects of: math, science, English and social studies. Math skills include probability and statistics, fractions, algebraic concepts, and decimals. Fourth graders study colonial history and end the year with a Colonial Day celebration. Fifth graders study world geography and cultures.
Grades 6 to 8
Students in grades six through eight learn in a departmentalized setting taught by teachers who specialize in particular subject areas. Advanced classes in math include pre-algebra, algebra, literature, science, and geometry. Literature involves a strong emphasis on vocabulary. In seventh and eighth grade, students learn research skills. Middle School science includes labs and science fair projects. Social studies and history are taught by integrating the lessons into various class projects. The eighth graders complete an Ellis Island simulation activity where each student portrays an immigrant trying to enter the United States. By participating in these projects, students apply what is learned in the classroom to various situations found in life in general.
Profile last updated: 01/18/2012
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