Our Standards

At St. Peter Claver Catholic School, we are committed to faith and academic excellence. Our academic program is guided by Catholic educational standards, diocesan expectations, and rigorous state and national academic standards. These frameworks help ensure that our students receive a well-rounded education rooted in faith, strong academics, and a commitment to the whole child.

 National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS)
The NSBECS provide a comprehensive framework for Catholic schools, addressing Catholic identity, academic excellence, leadership, operational vitality, and continuous improvement.

Learn more through the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) or access the standards through 

Mission Driven Catholic 

Diocese of Saint Petersburg Guidelines

Our school also follows the academic, religious, and operational expectations established by the **Diocese of Saint Petersburg**. Our religious education and faith formation are aligned with diocesan guidance and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Explore resources through the Diocese of Saint Petersburg Faith Formation Office 

and the Diocese of Saint Petersburg Lectionary Tool 

Florida & National Academic Standards

Our curriculum is designed to meet or exceed applicable Florida academic expectations while incorporating nationally recognized standards and resources.

English Language Arts — Florida B.E.S.T. Standards
Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards establish expectations for student learning in 

Explore grade-level standards through CPALMS - Florida's official source for academic standards and course information.

Mathematics — Florida Standards
Our mathematics instruction follows Florida's state-approved academic expectations and benchmarks. Standards and grade-level resources are available through CPALMS Mathematics Standards

**Science — Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)**
Science instruction incorporates nationally recognized science expectations, including performance expectations, scientific practices, and crosscutting concepts outlined by the **Next Generation Science Standards**.

Learn more at [**Next Generation Science Standards**]().

A Foundation for Lifelong Learning

These standards provide the framework for what our students learn, but at St. Peter Claver Catholic School, education is about more than meeting benchmarks. We seek to form the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—through faith, rigorous academics, service, character, and a love of learning. Our goal is simple: through faith and academic excellence, every child has every opportunity to learn, grow, and realize success.