St. Teresa Program
On September 4, 2016 in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, His Holiness Pope Francis canonized Mother Teresa during the Sunday Mass celebrated as part of the Jubilee for workers and volunteers of mercy. Tens of thousands of people witnessed the ceremony, including 15 government delegations and 1,500 homeless people from across Italy. In honor, the former Blessed Mother Teresa program will now be the St. Teresa of Calcutta Program. This program provides a bridge to independence by maximizing a student's fullest potential through our comprehensive program of study, reinforcing of executive functioning skills, self-advocacy, and an emphasis on preparing our students for the competitive 21st century.
Elements of the Program
Every student deserves access to an excellent academic program, faith formation, a respectful environment and the opportunity for additional support when it is needed. Our differentiated curriculum offers suitable academic challenges for every student, including those with a wide range of abilities and learning styles. Students in the program have a variety of abilities and learning challenges. We look at each student's skills and abilities to determine if Kennedy Catholic can meet his/her needs. Learning differences include, but are not limited to:
- ADD/ADHD
- Autism (mild)
- Dysgraphia
- Dyscalculia
- Dyslexia
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Visual Processing Disorder
- Executive Functioning Disorder
- Other Health Impairments
We are committed to helping students become strong self-advocates in charge of their own learning experiences. It is our goal to challenge each individual student with a purposeful and appropriate level and program of study and in a manner consistent with the curriculum at Kennedy Catholic High School. Every student enrolled in the St. Teresa of Calcutta program is challenged to reach their full potential in a truly unique and innovative environment. It is our goal to serve a wide range of learner while at the same time offering a true and diverse high school experience. We want our students to feel accepted and respected. Our teachers are committed to their students' success both in college and career readiness by creating an individualized pathway for learning.
Please contact our Admissions Team for more information about the program.