School Programs
Academics
The principal and teachers hold PDE certification including continuing professional development for Act 48 standards. Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer Technology, and Library Science are taught in K-8. Computers are integrated into each classroom. The curriculum follows the Diocese of Harrisburg Curriculum for Elementary Schools and meets the requirements for PDE state standards. St. Columba Middle School, which begins in Grade 5 through Grade 8, is departmentalized for math, religion, science, and social studies. (Scroll down for details about our Specials program).
Grades:
- Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten through Grade 8.
- Preschool and Pre-K meet Mondays and Fridays from 8:00-11:30.
- Pre K participates in Music and Phys. Ed. classes.
- There is no full-day option available for both Pre-K and Preschool.
Kindergarten is a full-day program. First through fourth grade are self-contained classrooms. Middle School (Grades 5 through 8) is departmentalized. Specialized teachers provide weekly instruction in Art, Computer Technology, Library Science, Music, and Physical Education.