Students who have a special education ruling are able to receive services from our certified teacher who holds a Masters Degree in Special Education. Nativity is the only Catholic school that offers these services in the Diocese of Biloxi. This program is recognized as an Educable Child Program by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Speech therapy (articulation) is provided by therapists of the Biloxi Public School District for those students who qualify for these services. The services are provided onsite at Nativity BVM School on a designated day of the week.

Offered to Kindergarten - 1st Grade

All students in Grade 2 through Grade 6 participate each spring in the Iowa Assessment of Skills. This national, standardized test measures how a student performs the areas of Math, Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science. These results, along with what has been observed by the teacher and parent, give a good indication of the strengths and weaknesses of each student.

Kindergarten - Spring Screening
1st Grade - Fall Screening

The EXPLORE program is available to students in grade 2-6 who have achieved a certain level of academic performance. Classes, held twice a month, challenge the thinking, creativity and performance of the participants.

Gifted program screenings offered to 2nd grade students free of charge. Reduced rate
IQ testing offered for those that pass the screener.

A tutoring program is available for children who may experience difficulties in one or more of the major subject areas. A student may be referred to the program by the classroom teacher, a school staff member, or the parent/guardian. Services are provided Monday - Thursday from 3:00 - 5:30pm after school.