SPCS Middle School Fast Facts

• ​Two homerooms per grade
• Maximum 30 students per class
• All teachers are NC certified
• 1/3 students are faiths other than Catholic
• School iPads issued to all middle schoolers
• Accelerated math classes which culminate with Algebra 1
• Spanish class for all students
• 15 athletic teams in nine sports
• SPCS graduates automatically accepted to John Paul II Catholic High School

Core Subjects: Math, English/Language Arts, Religion, Science, Social Studies
Special Classes: Art, Music, Computer, PE

A Foundation Solid as a Rock

Our Middle School curriculum is designed to challenge your child. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to your child's academic and spiritual growth. The SPCS Graduate develops a strong moral compass, excels in organizational and study skills, and surpasses peers with writing, researching and critical thinking abilities.

Individual Attention for Your Child

Parent teacher conferences are offered each semester, but you may always schedule a conference when needed. Teachers meet with students before and after school for extra assistance, and during breaks, lunch and the sixth grade study hall.

“SPCS instilled in me a great work ethic, helped me to develop strong study habits, and gave me the educational head start I needed in high school.” -- Kaki Thorell, SPCS Class of 2014, Chancellor's Fellow at ECU

Math

Mrs. Erin Cvetan
Middle School Math Teacher
ecvetan@spcsnc.net

SPCS uses the Savaas Realize Math Curriculum.

• 6th grade works with fractions and ratios and extends their knowledge of volume and area. Students are exposed to Algebra by solving equations and simplifying expressions.
• 7th grade expands on Algebra topics, including proportions, equations, surface area, percentages, probability and statistics.
• All 8th graders take the rigorous Integrated Math 1. Topics include linear, exponential, and quadratic functions.

English/Language Arts

Mrs. Mary Catherine Christopher
Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher & Division Director 
mchristopher@spcsnc.net

Middle School students excel in:

• Grammar, vocabulary and sentence development
• Writing across the core subjects to develop skills and prepare for high school
• Fiction and non-fiction reading supported with Accelerated Reader program

Religion

Mr. Joe Blick
Middle School Religion Teacher
jblick@spcsnc.net

Celebrating our faith is integrated into all SPCS activities. The Catholic faith is taught, while other religious viewpoints are respected and discussed. Children of all faiths are welcome.

On Fridays, we attend an all-school Mass at Saint Peter Catholic Church, where students may have role in the readings. Middle School students sit with their prayer partners who are in Kindergarten, first or second grade. They become role models to the younger buddies.

Science

Mrs. Chelsea Haigwood
Middle School Science Teacher
chaigwood@spscnc.net

• 6th Grade: Earth & Space Science
• 7th Grade: Life Science
• 8th Grade: Physical Science

​Our spacious Science Lab offers the perfect place for hands-on learning.

Spanish

Mrs. Katie Stanley
Middle School Spanish Teacher
kstanley1@spcsnc.net

Middle School Spanish class focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking in Spanish. Our program has a proven track record of success. In June 2020, 87% of SPCS 8th grade graduates who took the Spanish 1 Bypass Exam passed it, and six students scored high enough to receive credit for Spanish I in high school.

Social Studies 

Mr. Joe Hughes
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
jhughes@spcsnc.net

• 6th grade: European history, emphasis on Greece, Rome and Middle Ages
• 7th grade: Asian and African history, including the Middle East, religions of the world and World War II​
• 8th grade: American history, concluding with class trip to Washington DC
• Each week includes a "Map Day," in which students draw a map of a location related to their studies. When they graduate, they will have mapped the entire world.

STREAM

STREAM program activities allow for interdisciplinary engagement between STEM fields and the Arts where students creatively use non-electronic and electronic tools and resources. Students create projects using computer aided design (CAD), coding, and structural design. Click here for examples.

Special Classes

• Art class incorporates traditional forms, including painting, drawing and sculpting, along with instruction in Computer Aided Design, 3D printing and robotics.
• Computer class teaches Microsoft Office, paving the way for students to pursue certification and an honors class credit as a freshman.
• Music class teaches students to play the ukulele along with music history.
• PE class encourages physical activity, healthy habits and sportsmanship.

All students take all special classes all year, every year. We firmly believe in the importance of a well-rounded young adult.

Athletics

SPCS offers nine sports with 15 teams.

• Fall: Football*, Volleyball, Cross Country
• Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading
• Spring: Baseball*, Softball*, Soccer, Golf

*6th grade eligibility decided yearly
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SPCS Athletics has a no-cut policy that allows all students to join the teams. Students must meet academic standards to stay on the teams.

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