Contact Name
Mrs. Jennifer Daubert, Assistant to the Principal
Nativity BVM High School is a Christ centered Catholic school dedicated to meeting the needs of its students and enriching them through formation of faith, outstanding academics, community service, social responsibility, cultural appreciation and athletic development, thereby preparing its graduates to meet all of life’s challenges.
The following AP classes are offered:
Dual Credit classes are offered through Alvernia University in Adv. Physics, Adv. Pre-Calculus and Adv. Anatomy
Additional Dual Credit Classes are available through the Penn State University Nittany Scholars Program.
Art classes are offered as electives for Juniors and Seniors. The Art club is involved with the community in many competitions and displays of artwork. Music Appreciation classes are required for all sophomores. Students have the opportunity to joining the band and chorus as well as the music ministry group which sings for Liturgical events.
French and Spanish are offered at 4 levels. Additionally, a general language class is available for student with difficulties in English.
As part of educating the entire person Nativity offers 9 boys and 9 girls interscholastic sports. All of the school’s sports programs are part of the Schuylkill Interscholastic Athletic League (SIAL) and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), District 11.
Nativity has a part-time Special Education professional who develops all learning plans for students based on an IEP or 504 plan. The Special Ed coordinator also develops new learning plans and coordinates testing for students who need to be evaluated. A full-time Resource Teacher supplies learning support to students with learning plans in a specially designated room.
Nativity has a full-time Guidance Counselor who focuses on College and Career Counseling. College Fairs are held twice a year and colleges also come in to meet with students periodically. The ASVAB test is given in the Fall and all branches of the military have access to meet with the students.
The counselor works with local community resources for career counseling. The Nativity administration works directly with the Guidance Counselor in preparing students for their future endeavors. The Guidance Counselor in conjunction with school administration enables access to all possible scholarship opportunities for all students to further their post-secondary education.
1 Lawtons Hl, Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901, United States
Mrs. Jennifer Daubert, Assistant to the Principal
jldaubert@nativitybvm.net