St. Matthew’s Catholic School

Mission Statement: St. Matthew’s Catholic School is a community where the paths of faith and knowledge come together guiding students through life.

With God's help, the faculty undertakes the shared responsibility with families to nurture students in the habits of thinking, judging, and acting as responsible Christian citizens of our community. The purpose of the school is to help each child grow and develop spiritually, morally, emotionally, and physically and intellectually.

Accreditation

St. Matthew's Catholic School is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. The conference serves not only as accrediting agent for the catholic schools, but also as a liaison between the State Department of education and the respective Diocesan Offices of Education. We were last accredited in April, 2006.

Religious Activities

All students receive instruction in the Catholic faith each day. Each class (pre-K) attends Mass once a week accompanied by the homeroom teacher. All students and teachers attend Mass on First Fridays and other Holy days of Obligation.

Testing

Standardized tests for grades 2 - 8 are scheduled by the Diocese during the fall of each year. Second graders take their test in the spring.

Lunch

Children may bring their own lunches to school or buy them in the lunchroom. Beverages may be purchased. Click here for a copy of the lunch menu.