Academics & Programs

St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy integrates the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) into our core academic areas.

These CCSS standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers.  At St. Stan’s we recognize that our students are preparing to enter a world in which high schools, colleges, and businesses are demanding more than ever before.   To ensure that our students are ready for success, we incorporate these standards to ensure that they meet and exceed these established guidelines.

The Common Core focuses on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful.  These standards also provide a way for teachers to measure student progress throughout the school year and ensure that students are on the pathway to success in their academic careers.

The standards:

• Are aligned with high school, college and work expectations;
• Are clear, understandable and consistent;
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
• Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
• Are evidence-based.