About Us
Guided by the Gospel of Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic faith, Resurrection Catholic School fosters compassion, character, knowledge, and service.
Located in Lakeland, Florida, Resurrection Catholic School is a private school serving students in PreK through Grade 8. The school is located on the 20-acre campus of the Church of the Resurrection Parish and is part of the Diocese of Orlando. We support the school mission with ample facilities, excellent faculty/staff and many programs to challenge and support our students.
At Resurrection Catholic School, we create a welcoming community that values each student's unique qualities and helps them build confidence. We push all students to reach their highest potential through academics, culture, service, and spirituality. We believe in every student's ability to excel and hold them to high standards. Understanding that students have different strengths and interests, we tailor our teaching approach to suit each student's abilities and style of learning. We encourage our students to be leaders in their behavior, service, and faith, both in and out of the classroom. Our school's focus is on supporting this mission, from our uniform and conduct rules to the caring and devoted faculty. We also recognize parents as the most important educators for their children and encourage their active involvement at home and in school.
Accreditation
Resurrection Catholic School is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. We achieved initial accreditation in 1998.
We achieved STREAM Accreditation in 2019.
Our accreditation status is reviewed annually and is formally evaluated every seven years.
The Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation Committee (FCCAC) operates with the approval of the Florida Catholic Conference and the bishops of the seven dioceses of Florida. The Committee grants accreditation to a school and monitors the school’s continued compliance with the accreditation standards. Resurrection Catholic School is the only U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School in Lakeland, Florida. In addition, Resurrection is one of only three Blue Ribbon schools in Polk County.
Faculty and Staff
At Resurrection Catholic School, our dedicated staff and caring teachers form the heart of our educational community. Under the leadership of Principal Tammi Haas, our team is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all our students. With their unwavering dedication and compassionate approach, our staff and teachers play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning at RCS.
RCS Safety Measures and Technology
RCS prioritizes safety with fenced campus and key-card access. Staff undergo thorough screening. Student pickup is managed by Pikmykid app. The school also provides medical services. Students use technology at all levels, supported by campus-wide network and abundance of computers.
Protection Of The Child
Ethics in Education Policies and Procedures for Employees
Resurrection Catholic School considers the safety of our children to be of utmost concern. As an entity within the Diocese of Orlando, we follow all guidelines with respect to Safe Environment Training as required by the United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). All school personnel (teachers, administrators, staff) complete Safe Environment Training in addition to a Criminal Background/Fingerprint clearance.
In addition, as required by Florida Statutes Section 1006.061(1) and (2), we post notices that (1) all employees and agents of this school have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment or neglect and (2) the policies and procedures for reporting misconduct of instructional personnel, administrators and other staff.
Finally, all school personnel are required to be trained on the Ethics in Education Policies and Procedures Standards, including:
their affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment or neglect
their affirmative duty and legal responsibility to report abuse or professional misconduct affecting the health, safety, and welfare of a student, and
their immunity from civil liability when reporting such abuse in good faith.
A signed acknowledgment of such training is included in each personnel file.
Policies and Procedures
Code of Ethics for Catholic Educators
Look for the Signs
Child Abuse
Procedure for Reporting
Report Professionals’ Misconduct