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Message to Prospective Families
Welcome to
Cathedral Center, where we have been providing a Catholic education for the children
of Erie since 1897. Our philosophy states that Cathedral Center is founded on
the principles, beliefs and doctrines of Catholicism, which form the foundations
for the effective development of our children.
The purpose of Saint Peter Cathedral Center is to actively integrate the spiritual
and intellectual development of each child consistent with his or her potential.
In order for this to materialize, the emotional, social and physical needs of
the child must be met also. This strong academic curriculum is enhanced by art,
physical education, music, and technology programs.
Parents are encouraged to be supportive and to become involved in all phases of
their child’s education, both spiritually and academically. Through the
teaching process, the teacher assists parents in helping the child form Christian
values and attitudes. These principles and beliefs are the motivating factors
that influence the daily experiences of the school.
Understanding these various relationships between students, teachers, and parents
helps us to grow as a family. This family unity enables us to convey Christ’s
message in our community.
Kathleen A.
Lane
Principal
Mission Statement
Cathedral Center
is a Catholic Christian community dedicated to excellence in education. This community
of faculty, staff, and parents works together to nurture the academic, social,
spiritual, artistic, and physical development of the students.
About Us. . .
St. Peter Cathedral
Center School, located in Erie, Pennsylvania at the corner of Sassafras and West
Eleventh Streets, is a thriving, Middle States accredited, center city school
with a student population of 330. Students from preschool through eighth grade
find success and motivation through our cooperative learning environment.
Cathedral Center School laid its cornerstone in 1896 and opened the doors of a
nine room building on September 8, 1897. Today the school's campus consists of
the original building, a gymnasium, and a classroom/cafeteria/auditorium complex.
Students maintain the tradition of academic excellence with an extensive curriculum
and extra-curricular programs.It's a fact at Cathedral Center . . .
- Our homerooms
range in size from 15-27 students.
- We offer art,
computer, library, music, and physical education.
- Students
have the opportunity for advanced placement classes at Cathedral Prep, Mercyhurst
Prep, and Villa Maria Academy.
- Our
students participate in many academic competitions including geography bees, art
shows, spelling bees, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS), and
a theater arts festival.
- This year's thematic
unit is "Manners".
- Our extra-curricular
activities include Art Club, Lego League,
Cathedral Choir, Scouts, Ski Club, Saint Peter Cathedral Acolytes, Cheerleading,
Honors Choir, Book Club, Yearbook, S.A.L.T. team (Serving and Learning Together),
and Youth Ministry. These activities, along with monthly assemblies and our annual
Christmas pageant, provide many opportunities for the students to develop and
showcase their artistic talents and academic skills.
- We offer a broad
spectrum of competitive sports.
- We offer working
parents the convenience of our Extended Care Program, providing after-school care
for children ages pre-school and up. Students are able to stay as late as
5:30 p.m. in the Extended Care Program.
- The school day
officially begins at 8:00 a.m., but parents are able to drop students off as early
as 7:30 a.m. at no additional cost.
- We are in close
proximity to cultural, historical, and educational institutions.
- We encourage
parental involvement through C.A.P.E. (Cathedral Association of Parents and Educators)
- We have transportation
to our school from eight different school districts.
- We provide a
safe, secure learning environment.
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