Student Life Overview

"It has been amazing to watch our children grow, not only through the education aspect but also in their faith and love for God and others."

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Students at Pope John Paul II begin their day at 8:10 am when the entire community is called to prayer.  Student leaders invite the school community to pray for our families, their teachers, and peace in our world.  Throughout the day, teachers lead and guide students through engaging lessons and activities. In addition to the core curriculum, students participate in enrichment courses such as STREAM, Computer Technology and Media, Visual Arts, Music and Theatre, as well as Physical Education.  The Honors Math Program is open to eligible students beginning in the fourth grade.    

The CCIU staff provides students specialized instruction when needed in reading, math and speech for students who qualify. In addition, a guidance counselor offers support services for students with individualized educational plans (IEP's), family related concerns, social development issues and physical challenges.  

Students have numerous opportunities to explore and develop other interests and talents which broaden their academic, social, physical, spiritual and community outreach experiences.  Students who have an aptitude for language arts can participate in the Reading Olympics (grades 5-8) and the District Elementary School Spelling Bee competition (grades 3-8).  All students in grades 5-8 present a project for the annual STEM Expo.  You can read more about our Middle School STEM program here.

Fine Arts
Students with musical or visual artistic talent will love the Night of Fine Arts which features student artwork, instrumental, and vocal musical performances.  Middle School students all take part in a Spring musical production from set design to grand finale!  Students can participate in instrumental band (grades 4-8) and the school choir. The choir sings at school Masses and special events such as semi-professional baseball games and our own Senior Citizens Christmas Concert.  Every year our talented young musicians are chosen for the National Catholic Honors Band and Archdiocesan Honor Choir. 

Service Opportunties
Pope John Paul II offers opportunities for students to be involved in their parish, local and global communities.  Student Council leads our student body in many service efforts such as food and clothing drives, supplies for our retired IHM Sisters residing in Camilla Hall, card writing campaigns for religious and veteran retirement homes, and fundraisers for school families and local communities suffering destruction from financial hardships and natural disasters. 

Faith Life
Most importantly, Pope John Paul II provides opportunities for students to grow in faith.  In addition to daily religious instruction, students attend Mass as a whole school community on every first Friday of the month.  Students also lead special events such as the Living Rosary, Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Christmas Pageant, and May Procession.  Pope John Paul II prepares students for the sacraments of Reconcilliation and First Holy Communion in grade 2 and Confirmation in grade 8.  Pope John Paul II only teaches the curriculum; parents are responsible to contact their home parish to register for reception of the sacraments.

Learn more about our after school programs and extra-curricular programs. 

Click here for a detailed description of the elementary curriculum set by the Office of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 

Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and our teachers are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.