Prospective New Parents

Thank you for visiting our website.

St. Joseph's is a small, family-oriented school that currently has 225 students enrolled from Preschool through 8th grade for the 2011-12 school year. Our small size enables us to know each student and to offer a more personalized educational environment.

St. Joseph's students take the ITBS test beginning in 2nd grade. Our students consistently score above average on this national test. Our students and alumni shine inside and outside the classroom; many other students have been recognized in the areas of arts, math, science and music.

Our Catholic religion program is a daily regimen preparing students for their spiritual journey. The program is comprised of scripture, Catholic doctrine, prayer and service. Our students also attend weekly Mass every Friday morning. Each week a class takes the lead role in the liturgy.

St. Joseph Academy's core curriculum includes religion, language arts, math, science, social studies and Spanish. Core subjects are enhanced with classes in art, library skills, music, physical education, computer science and theatrical productions.

St. Joseph's Academy also offers:

• Full Time and Part Time Preschool (4 year olds)
• Before and After Care
• Self-Contained Classes Preschool - 5th Grade
• Departmentalized Classes :Grades 6th - 8th
• Upper school students participate in interscholastic sports
• National Junior Honor Society
• Choir
• Hot Lunch Program
• After School Clubs

Our school is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference under the auspices of The Florida Department of Education.

St. Joseph's Academy has a strong history in the Lakeland community. This year, we are celebrating seventy-three years of academic excellence and Catholic formation. Many of our current students have parents and grandparents who graduated from St. Joseph's.

Again, thank you for taking the time to learn more about our school. Our door is always open to answer any questions you may have.

Call to schedule your tour today!  863-683-8780