The Diocese of Jackson continuously works to revise and update our curriculum so that it remains academically rigorous and meets or exceeds state and national standards. Not only do we strive to provide high caliber academic programs, we also strive to weave the teachings of the church into our curriculum to ensure that we are remaining true to our Catholic Identity.

Through collaborative professional development workshops, teachers work to familiarize themselves with the standards they are to teach in their classrooms and work to ensure that everything we teach is vertically aligned with the goal of providing our students with a well-rounded education. Our curriculum is designed to reach the whole child by addressing their spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic needs.

Our schools follow a unique set of curriculum standards that are rigorous while also being developmentally appropriate. Through a collaborative process, our teachers and administrators have learned from the best pieces of different standards and programs and created a comprehensive guide for our teachers. The standards our schools utilize  not only meet and exceed the rigor of state or national standards, but also provide concrete examples of how to integrate our Catholic faith through scripture, Gospel values, and church history and teachings.

The standards serve as a road map for what students will be able to do as they move from one grade to another, but our teachers are given the autonomy to teach in the way that best fits their own teaching style, the learning style of their students, and the unique culture of their individual schools. We provide accountability through our standards, but also allow for creativity and innovation from both our teachers and students.