Academics
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Central Catholic is fully accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and Cognia. All members of the administrative and teaching staff are certified by the state of Nebraska
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GICC's elementary school and preschool utilize the following resources for their core curriculums:
At the middle and high school levels, we offer our students a full range of academic and enrichment courses including middle school foreign language, accelerated classes at all levels, AP and dual-credit college courses, distance learning, online learning, participation at Career Pathways Institute (CPI) and Central Community College (CCC), test prep, internship/job shadowing, and intervention/student services. Our low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 allows us to provide custom, individualized teaching and counseling opportunities. With the reputation of being an outstanding college-preparatory high school, GICC requires students to carry 30 credit hours per semester, enabling them to graduate with between 250 and 300 credit hours.
- PreK - Creative Curriculum and Heggerty
- K-5 ELA: Wit and Wisdom, Geodes
- K-2 ELA: Fundations
- K-5 Math: Eureka 2.0
- K-5 Science: Mystery Science
- Religion: Blest Are We
- Social Studies: Scholastic and Nebraska History
- Guidance: Friendzy
At the middle and high school levels, we offer our students a full range of academic and enrichment courses including middle school foreign language, accelerated classes at all levels, AP and dual-credit college courses, distance learning, online learning, participation at Career Pathways Institute (CPI) and Central Community College (CCC), test prep, internship/job shadowing, and intervention/student services. Our low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 allows us to provide custom, individualized teaching and counseling opportunities. With the reputation of being an outstanding college-preparatory high school, GICC requires students to carry 30 credit hours per semester, enabling them to graduate with between 250 and 300 credit hours.
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REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSES
Religious Studies - 40 credits Language Arts - 40 credits Social Studies - 35 credits Mathematics - 30 credits Science - 30 credits Electives - 28 credits Physical Education & Health - 20 credits Fine Arts - 10 credits |
GICC GRADING SCALE
A: 93-100 B: 85-92 C: 77-84 D: 70-76 F: Below 70 P: Pass |
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Our individualized education is best reflected by our advance-placement sequences in both Mathematics and Science. As the only school in our area encompassing both middle and high school on the same campus, GICC is able to offer advance-placement on-site beginning in middle school, and continuing through a student's senior year.
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College CoursesColleges currently offering dual-credit courses at GICC include:
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Mission & VisionThe mission of Grand Island Central Catholic is to teach as Jesus did in an environment promoting Catholic faith formation through academic excellence, leadership and service to others; forming young leaders who are to be of service to both Church and society.
The vision of GICC is to become a premiere Catholic academic campus that promotes a continual faith-based learning environment through Jesus in this ever-changing diverse community. |
Grand Island Central Catholic has proudly served the Grand Island area since 1956, beginning as a 4-year high school. Since 1997, Central Catholic has also served as a middle school for grades 6-8. In 2024, GICC opened its doors to elementary and preschool students. We are committed to excellence in academic achievement, christian value formation, athletics, fine arts and community service.
