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Corpus Christi School is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA) whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education Committee on Accreditation and authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education.
Our elementary and middle school curriculum is focused on the following areas:
- Mathematics - Jr. High Algebra I and Geometry are offered
- Science - Jr. High Laboratory
- Language Arts - English, spelling, oral and written expression (and penmanship in primary grades)
- Reading/Literature - Includes vocabulary building and development of critical thinking skills
- Social Studies/Geography
- Foreign Language-grades 1-8 have Spanish as part of the curriculum
- Students in grades 1-3 receive an effort grade
- Students in grades 4-8 receive an academic grade
- Students who opt out of Spanish in grades 6-8 will take Enrichment/Study Skills
You can read about how we've structured the curricula for elementary school and junior high school and read about the school's services by clicking on the links below:
Specialized instructors in art, music, library, computers, Spanish, and physical education supplement instruction by their classroom teachers. Technology integration is achieved through project-based learning.
In language arts, children progress from basic writing skills to full expression, from ability to read to a love of reading. They receive continuing instruction in grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation and are also exposed to increasingly challenging literature in a full range of writing styles, topics and cultures. Manipulatives are used in mathematics to facilitate concept development and logistical reasoning, and to apply mathematics to problem solving. Grade by grade, students' knowledge and skills become more sophisticated.
Students learn time management skills, gain self-confidence and ultimately are prepared in every way for quality high schools. In Middle School, students move to separate classes for instruction by subject specialists. Middle Schoolers continue to pursue accelerated curricula in math, science (laboratory courses), and English. Special events include a Diocesan Science and Technology Fair and Ellis Island simulation. Technology integration is achieved through project-based learning.
In language arts, students learn to apply and refine writing, critical thinking and analytic skills across academic studies. They also write original stories, poems and essays. Social sciences are studied in year-long themes: American history in fifth grade, world culture and geography in sixth, world history in seventh and American government and the Constitution in eighth.
Technology is fully integrated into the curriculum through project-based learning. Project-based activities emphasize learning that is long-term, interdisciplinary, student-centered and integrated with real world issues and practices. This is done because it helps students to make real life connections as to why learning the content is important.
Corpus Christi's facility is a fully networked technology infrastructure which includes:
- high speed internet access,
- computers in every classroom (Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle School),
- digital and video cameras for our in school broadcasting,
Please click here to read more about our school video broadcasting program.
- Interactive white boards which are integrated with computers and scanners for interactive learning for students in a unique environment.
Classes are designed to help students understand and enjoy the resources available to them in a library. Weekly visits by children provide opportunities to enjoy a variety of literary genres, become familiar with authors and illustrators, and receive introductory instruction in library and research skills. Skills are practiced and applied to classroom projects. Older students make extensive use of the library for research projects and to select books for enjoyment.
Corpus Christi School library offers an extensive collection of thousands of volumes of reference, nonfiction and fiction as well as periodicals, multimedia research capabilities and a publishing center.
Enthusiasm for fine arts permeates every corner of our school. At all grade levels our program emphasizes theory, appreciation, creativity and skill. Often integrated with academic studies, fine arts are both a tool and a focus of learning. Winter and Spring Concerts, the choir and our annual art show in the spring are only a few of the creative outlets available to students.
Specialized music instruction is provided weekly. Students learn rhythm and elements of music theory in our music studio. Throughout their education, students are introduced to music from other cultures and historic periods.
Corpus Christi's arts curriculum unleashes personal creativity and familiarizes students with great art through the ages. Subjects from dinosaurs to hieroglyphics to Medieval Europe are explored in projects.
Available 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 3:20-6:00 p.m., the program allows students opportunities for play, study, rest, reading and homework. During these hours, children are supervised by our teachers and staff.
Extended day is available at either of our campuses from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Please click here to read more about our Extended Day Programs.
Corpus Christi offers a morning and afternoon shuttle bus between our two campuses daily.
Please click here to read more about our transportation service.
Corpus Christi has two resource staff members along with a Title One teacher, providing support in language arts and reading specialties, for those students that have the need.
During our normal hours of operation, a registered full-time nurse is on campus to help safeguard children's health.
Our students have many extracurricular activities available for their choosing, everything from sports, to band or choir, to science and math clubs.
The following is a non-exhaustive sample of our extra curricular activities:
Sports (track, tennis, basketball, softball, and more), Drama, Scouting (girl and boy scouts), Yearbook, Choir, Band, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Reading Groups, Hands-on-Equations Math Club, Jason Project, Student Newspaper, Shakespeare Troupe, and much more.
Please click here to read more about our extracurricular activities.
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