About Us

History

A ministry of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, John Paul II is the only Catholic high school between Jacksonville and Pensacola.  John Paul II has become the area's faith-based educational preparation for college and life.  We welcomed our first students in 2001 and graduated our first class in 2004.

Accreditation

John Paul II has been fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools from the moment our doors opened.  In 2003 and 2008, we earned formal re-accreditation with notable commendations.  This recognition is invaluable for college applications.

Belief Statements

1.  Student development is rooted in a Christ-centered Catholic environment.
2.  Each student is respected as an individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
3.  Each student is capable of learning according to his/her own ability.
4.  Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instruction.
5.  Student achievement should be evaluated using a variety of performance measures.
6.  Well defined goals with high expectations for individual student achievement should be the cornerstone of the curriculum.
7.  Respect for cultural, socioeconomic and intellectual differences should be encouraged within the school community.
8.  The responsibility for providing a supportive learning environment should be shared among teachers, staff, administrators, parents, students and members of the community.
9.  Catholic education should be available to students regardless of their family's financial status.
10.  All members of the school community should be committed to continuous improvement and have a willingness to change in order to maintain the quality of the school.

Philosophy

"The purpose of Catholic education is to communicate Christ to the World." - Pope John Paul II

Our school honors Pope John Paul II.  The Pope presents a powerful "Witness to Hope."  Men and women of God thank the good God for the gift of life, leadership and person of Pope John Paul II: philosopher, theologian, intellectual, poet, mystic and, above all, man of God and disciple of Jesus Christ.

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