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Academics

Kathy Gotshall - Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction 

English

The mission of the Melbourne Central Catholic English Department is to prepare students with college level critical thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills which incorporate a deep-rooted understanding of Catholic identity and Christian values.

The curriculum focuses upon a literature based program with strong emphasis on development of writing, research, and vocabulary skills. A wide offering of elective classes offers students the opportunities to expand and use their language arts skills.

Math

The Mathematics Department of MCC provides a college preparatory Math program for students in grades 9-12. The curriculum promotes logical, analytical and creative thinking. It strives to address the individual needs of the students to help each one to adapt to the revolutionary changes taking place in science, industry, business and technology. All students are encouraged to take four years of college preparatory mathematics. A wide offering of elective classes offers students the opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in a variety of math topics.

Science

The Science Department of MCC provides a college preparatory Science program for students in grades 9-12. The curriculum is designed to refine and enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills. A well-rounded, laboratory-based program is offered, with emphasis in the physical and life sciences. Students are exposed to the use of the latest technology in the field of science, and real-world applications are stressed. Applicable ethical and moral issues are discussed, so that students learn to make decisions based on an informed Catholic conscience.

Social Studies

Melbourne Central Catholic Social Studies educators strive to teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy.

Foreign Language

The Foreign Language Department participates in: French Congress, National French Contest, Latin forum, National Latin Exam, Medusa Exam, State Latin Forum, Spanish Conference, & Spanish National Exam.

Business

The Mission of MCC's Business Department is to expose and expand students' awareness of technology and business while analyzing the ethical issues from a Catholic perspective.

Religion

The department of Religious Studies is rooted on the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to form our students into mature, responsible Christian men and women who will become witnesses for Christ in the world, living out their commitment to Jesus Christ which began at baptism, is strengthened at Confirmation and is nurtured in all the other sacraments.

Our theology curriculum, our retreats, our community service requirements and our liturgies have one goal:  instill in our students the desire to be like Christ and to follow him.