Academics

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.

GICC's elementary school and preschool utilize the following resources for their core curriculums:

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.

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

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 Courses

Colleges currently offering dual-credit courses at GICC include:

Mission & Vision

The 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.