Middle School

The move from Elementary School to Middle School marks the beginning of a new set of expectations and a new world of opportunities. Challenging academic curriculum and inspired Catholic teachings give each student the intellectual, spiritual and social preparation needed for greater achievement in high school, college, and beyond. A renewed focus on study skills and research skills to begin to prepare students for the rigors of high school.

The innovative Middle School program, now called “The Academy,” continues our students’ challenging academic curriculum including rigorous Literature, Math, Computer Lab, Art, Music and Foreign Language classes. Through the Academy model, SS. Philip & James Catholic School students consistently score in the top percentages on national and state testing, and it is expected that our students will continue to earn a 100% acceptance rate into one of the prestigious Long Island Catholic High Schools.

Faith into Action: The moral and spiritual lessons SSPJ students have learned along the way guide them into more advanced charitable activities and community service. 

Taking their place in the SS. Philip & James faith community: SSPJ Academy students will begin toassume more important roles in our faith community such as lectoring, cantoring, and altar serving atmass.

Becoming the young men and women who will shape our future: With values built on a rock-solid foundation and an exceptional education that has engaged each student’s unique abilities, students begin to blossom into young men and women of character

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