Regular Mass for students

Participation in Liturgical events, including Benediction and Adoration, Eucharistic Procession, Stations of the Cross, Ash Wednesday, Blessing of Throats, Blessing of Pets, Seder Meal, St. Joseph’s Table, Living Rosary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession, Las Posadas  

Daily Religion Classes, faith infused in all academics

Multiple opportunities for prayer during the day

Presence of priests

Alumni Priests and Seminarians

Altar Servers, Choir/Cantors, Mass Lectors

High School Level Classes – Spanish, Latin, HOPE, Algebra I

High Standardized Test Scores – students average scoring 3 grade levels ahead

President’s Education Award for Academic Excellence – approximately 40% of our 8th Graders receive this award annually (based on High Test Scores and a minimum of 3.5 GPA), nationwide only 3% of students receive this award.

Alumni named National Merit Scholars 

Advanced/Honors Classes in Grades 4-8.

Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC)

Member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)

International Baccalaureate authorized World School

Winners of Best and Brightest Awards

State and District Science Fair Winners

State and District History Fair Winners

State Spelling Bee Winner – representing Florida at the National Bee

Modern Language Expo – Top Awards in Middle and Elementary Levels

State and District Thespian/Drama Festivals – rated Superior

All-State Chorus and All-State Orff Ensemble members

Friendly Office Staff

Parent Ambassador Program

Volunteer opportunities for Parents

Home and School Wine and Cheese

New Student Party

Fall Festival

Comprehensive Program for Middle School

Interdisciplinary (involving many subjects)

Design Classes - Problem solving and building a project, start to finish

Community Projects for 8th Graders – Team building, defining and solving a real-life problem in our community

41% Faculty have Advanced Degrees

Certified through the State of Florida

Continuous professional development

Sponsoring extracurricular/after school activities

Brain Bowl

Choir

Drama Club/Jr. Thespian Society

Flag Football

Boys/Girls Soccer

Boys/Girls Basketball

Baseball/Softball

Tennis, Golf, Cross Country, Track

Student Council

National Jr. Honor Society

Red, White and Blue Flag/Patriotism Club

Mini-Vinnies (Student Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society)

Kindness Club

Cross Club – Students ministering to adults on staff

Morning Announcers and Mass Lectors

Tropicana Speeches

Alumni consistently hold leadership positions in their high schools, SJPII, Public and Private

Full-time, experienced Registered Nurse

Two full-time Security Guards

Security Task Force – composed of experienced Law Enforcement and Fire Department members

Emergency Procedures Plan

Regular Fire and Lockdown Drills

Faculty/Staff Trainings

Lower tuition than competitors – Parish Support, Fundraising efforts of Home & School Association, Grants, Donations

Scholarships – Step Up for Students, Adopt-a-Student, Parish

Grants- Catholic Family Grant, Multi-child grant

Finance Committee and Budgeting Procedures

Nondiscrimination Policies/Philosophy of Inclusion

Diverse faculty, staff, parents, and students

Spanish Speaking Faculty/Staff

Translation resources available