Courses of Study and Common Core Standards flow from the Diocesan Catholic school mission and philosophy. The development of Courses of Study/ Common Core Standards is achieved through input from diocesan educators, the Ohio Department of Education, ongoing evaluation, systematic planning, and articulation. These Courses of Study/ Common Core Standards are based on national and state standards which set the standards for what students are to know and demonstrate. These standards are reviewed and updated on a specifically developed timeline. Instructional programs must flow from and align with these standards. Schools must follow all diocesan Courses of Study/ Common Core Standards.

The diocesan Office of Religious Education develops the Religion Course of Study. All students of St. Catharine School take religious instruction on a daily basis for the diocesan approved amount of minutes per day. In addition, the religious instruction is integrated into secular curriculum courses through instruction and discussion. All teachers of Religion are certified through the diocesan Office of Religious Education and are required to maintain certification. No students attending St. Catharine School may be excused from participation in any classes involving curriculum, liturgies, or prayer services.

For more detailed information on specific curriculum areas visit the the Diocese of Columbus Catholic Schools website.

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship

St. Catharine School is a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Provider.

The Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who are eligible to attend kindergarten through 12th grade and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district. The amount of each scholarship will be based on the primary disability condition identified on the student's Evaluation Team Report (ETR). Students must be enrolled in the scholarship program for the entire program year to receive the full scholarship amount.

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce JPSN Scholarship Information

St. Catharine School Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Fees

2025-2026 Academic Year

Annual Tuition Rate Per Student: $7181

Jon Peterson Special Needs Billing Rates

- Reading/Math Intervention $130
- Speech/Language Services $150
- Educational Aide Services $60
- Occupational Therapy $150