FAQs

Nativity Catholic School offers Catholic education for PreK3 through grade eight.

Our curriculum incorporates both state and diocesan guidelines (including Religion, Math, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Spanish, Art, Music, Computer Literacy, Physical Education, Health, Media Science and Guidance).

We also offer High School credit courses, in Algebra I Honors, Spanish I, and Integrated Physical Science Honors.

We offer an early childhood program for PreK3 and PreK4 year olds, which nurtures social and motor development using integrated themed units and is a kindergarten readiness program.

We have been accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) and recognized by the State of Florida Department of Education since 1973. Nativity Catholic School is also accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation (FCPSA).

Professional Associations include the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Other affiliations include: Diocesan Youth Ministry Advisory Board, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce and National Junior Honor Society.

Teachers are licensed and certified in the state of Florida and degreed in the areas they teach.

Some of the Extra Curricular activities include: Volleyball, Track & Field, Basketball,  Soccer, Flag Football, Band, Theater, Science Fair & Expo, Technology Club, Karate, Odyssey of the Mind, Mind Lab, National Junior Honor Society and more...

Our doors open at 7:35 a.m. and the school day starts at 7:50 a.m.
The last bell of the day rings at 3:00 p.m. The school office is open from 7:35 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Approximately 590 students.

We offer our students an Extended Day Program which is open from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (During days school is in session). This program offers enrichment opportunities such as a book club, planned recreational activities, karate class, guest presenters, and study hall.

Yes, our students wear uniforms and they are available to purchase from Risse Brothers in Tampa, the phone number is (813)282-8339. Our uniform policy may be found in the Family Handbook and/or our website under Parents | Uniforms.

Lunches are available for purchase monthly through our on-line lunch program.  For your convenience, the lunch menu is posted a month in advance on the ordering page. Full details on lunch are available HERE. 

A child entering PreK3 must be three years of age and potty trained by September 1st of the current school year.

A child entering PreK4 must be four years of age and potty trained by September 1st of the current school year.

A child entering Kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1st of the current school year.

A child entering First Grade must be six years of age by September 1st of the
current school year.

Enrollment applications are available in the school office and on our website. The school office is open between the hours of 7:35 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on most school days. There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee per family.