"Before Immaculata, I was only going through the motions of school. But here, I was more engaged with my learning. The hands-on activities really helped open my mind to the excitement of school."
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— 2020 Alum

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A Rigorous Curriculum with Individualized Attention 

Immaculata Catholic School has a child-centered focus to help each student succeed. Our teachers are trained and strongly encouraged to differentiate instruction to each student’s learning style. All students receive the same excellent education, developed by the Diocese of Raleigh, which fosters the development of the whole child. Some highlights of our curriculum are explained in detail below.


STEM Education

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Immaculata is proud to be the FIRST middle school program in North Carolina to have the distinction of earning AdvancED STEM Certification. This certification recognizes our commitment to preparing students for the careers of tomorrow. Cross-curricular design challenges and hands-on learning enhance subject comprehension as well as an understanding and appreciation of the process of innovation over results. We value “failure” for providing data as well as opportunities for critical thinking, improvement, and self-growth. 

PreK-Grade 5 STEM Curriculum
  • STEMscopes - interactive science program developed at Rice University that was “born from the lab and penned by the hands of expert teachers.”

Middle School STEM Curriculum
  • Project Lead the Way - applies technology, science, and engineering to real-world challenges
  • MakerSpace - uses both traditional tools and cutting-edge technology like 3D printers
  • LabLearner - presents science curriculum in a way that is easily understood and retained. It promotes group experimentation and diverse thinking strategies to foster a “community atmosphere” of learning. ​The program features a spiraling curriculum that builds upon core concepts each year.
  • Space Center U - engage in a challenging five-day program that promotes teamwork, problem solving, communication, and engineering solutions to Space-related situations.  As the first middle school to attend, approximately 15 students travel annually to Space Center Houston to
  • ​STEM Speaker Series - professionals who work in STEM fields share their experiences. Students also tour the facilities at places like Precision BioSciences, NCCU Fab Lab, and Burts Bees. 
  • ​Science Olympiad - competitive club with challenges in earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. 

Student Resources

We are dedicated to providing enrichment and resources to our diverse group of learners. 
Support Services
  • Full-time resource directors and teachers
  • Full-time ESL teacher
  • Instructional assistants in all PreK-Grade 2 classrooms
  • Individualized resource plans, modified curriculum, and classroom accommodations
  • Individual and small group assistance in the Learning Center
  • Individual and small group tutoring with Duke/community volunteers
  • Organizational and study skills training
​Enrichment 
  • AIG Program
  • Full-time enrichment teachers
  • Differentiated instruction within classrooms
  • Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP)  
  • Individual and small group sessions with Duke/community volunteers
  • Academic Decathlon

​Guidance
  • Full-time guidance counselor and part-time child psychologist
  • Visits with a trained therapy dog
  • 8th Grade Academy: High school prep, career and college planning, drug education
  • Lunch Bunch for new students
  • Annual career fair for Middle School students