Academics
All campuses offer ALL students the same exciting and challenging curriculum based on high academic benchmarks consistent across all grade levels from Pre-K to grade 8. A Catholic Faith Formation curriculum is taught at all grade levels. Trained and supportive teachers and small class sizes ensure students get personal attention in every classroom. The average class size across the four campuses is as follows:
Pre-K to K1: 17 students per class Grades K2-3: 20 students per class Grades 4-8: 25 students per class Teachers, using research-based best practices, engage students through lively discussion, problem-solving, and active participation. The well-planned curriculum is organized into units of study that promote reading, writing, and critical thinking across all subject areas. Students not only get a solid foundation in literacy and mathematics skills, but also are pushed to develop their creative and analytical thinking abilities for lifelong learning. The curriculum promotes strong Catholic values throughout and our instruction and assessment programs are geared to high standards.
In addition to the strong academic environment and Catholic Faith Formation, the school day offers a range of electives, including lively instruction in music, the arts, and physical education.
The learning environment is enhanced by state- of- the- art school buildings which have been renovated or will be built over the next 3 years. The school campuses feature science labs, computers in every classroom, music, art, and media rooms, gymnasiums and cafeterias.
After school programs such as drama and sports, as well as academic tutoring, are available so that all students can develop their own personal talents along with a strong educational foundation.
Beyond Grade 8, Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy students, aided by guidance counselors on each campus, gain acceptances to Archbishop Williams High School, BC High, Cathedral High School, Catholic Memorial, Cristo Rey, Fontbonne Academy, Matignon, Notre Dame Academy, St. Joseph's Prep, Xaverian. Students also attend Boston Latin School
and Boston Latin Academy. Our graduates are fully prepared for the
academic demands and social adjustments of high school, college,
and beyond.
