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.

If a child is experiencing difficulties, the teacher or parent may request screening. Typically, this screening is done by Nativity BVM personnel. If the results of the screening indicate a need for further intervention, then the Nativity School Resource Procedure is implemented. Communication with the parent/guardian, classroom teacher and other resource personnel is ongoing throughout the process. Hearing and vision screening may also be requested for any students.

Speech therapy is provided through the Biloxi Public School District for those students who qualify for the services in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The screening process, initiated at the local school, determines what services are needed. Speech therapy is given at Nativity BVM School on a designated day of the week for these children.

Pre-School children, residing in the Biloxi Public School District zone, receive speech services at Nativity School through Biloxi Public Schools. Pre-School students residing outside of the Biloxi City School District, receive speech services through their home district.

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. For specific academic requirements, please speak with the principal.

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.