About Us
Dear Friends,
Blessings.
I want to personally welcome you to St. Agnes Catholic Academy, where we embrace each day guided by our mission of JOY (Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last) in our hearts. It is with great excitement and gratitude that we extend our warmest greetings to you as you join our community.
At St. Agnes, we are dedicated to providing a transformative experience that nurtures every aspect of your child's development—academically, spiritually, morally, and socially. Our mission is rooted in faith, aiming to cultivate a deep spiritual foundation that will guide our students throughout their lives.
We strive to create an environment that fosters spiritual connection and growth, intellectual curiosity, and a life-long love of learning. Our commitment to social consciousness and service encourages our students to become compassionate and engaged members of society so that they may make a positive impact in the world.
At St. Agnes we aim to empower each student to become a future leader of strong moral character led by the principals of our faith in God. Through our shared values and community spirit, we build a foundation that supports and inspires our students to reach their fullest potential in their intellectual and religious formation.
We look forward to partnering with you as we fulfill the great responsibility of developing your child's faith and academic education. We are honored to be a part of your child's journey at St. Agnes Catholic Academy.
Together we are St. Agnes!
Fr. Juan Carlos Paguaga
Pastor
Welcome and thank you for your interest in St. Agnes Catholic Academy. We are a co-educational Catholic school, teaching students from PreK-2 to 8th grade in Key Biscayne, FL. Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference, St. Agnes Catholic Academy is a ministry of St. Agnes Catholic Parish. Since 1973, our archdiocesan parochial school has been providing students with a comprehensive Catholic education that upholds a tradition of academic excellence and spiritual enrichment. Our academically challenging curriculum encourages students to use critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. Beyond academics, our Catholic identity enables us to educate the whole child spiritually and morally, guided by our school’s mission of JOY: "Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last”.
At St. Agnes, we aim to develop young minds and hearts, to foster faith and values, and to enable our students to encounter the Lord so that they may be intellectually and spiritually nourished throughout their life’s journey. St. Agnes is committed to leading our school based on its 5 guiding principles: instilling our students with their Catholic Identity, providing them with Academic Excellence, cultivating Well-Rounded Students, ensuring them with a Safe and Healthy Environment, and propelling them to make a positive impact through Community Engagement.
At St. Agnes Catholic Academy, we are proud to provide an education that shapes not only our student's intellect but most importantly their moral character rooted in God's image. Join us in our journey to inspire a generation of compassionate, virtuous, and service-minded individuals who will make a difference in our world.
Mission
The mission of St. Agnes Catholic Academy is to provide for our students strong Catholic values and academic excellence, while inspiring them to live their Catholic faith and be lifelong learners. J.O.Y. Jesus first, Others Second, and Yourself last is our call to action!
Vision Statement
St. Agnes Catholic Academy fosters a nurturing environment where faith and learning are inseparable. By valuing each student’s unique gifts and supporting families as primary educators, the school helps students grow spiritually, emotionally, and academically. With a focus on faith, love, respect, and academic excellence, St. Agnes Catholic Academy instills in its students the importance of being faithful, compassionate, responsible, and well-prepared individuals, who are ready to visibly live their Catholic faith and positively contribute to society.
Philosophy Statement
Let it be known to all who enter Saint Agnes Catholic Academy that Christ is the reason for this school. With this in mind, St. Agnes Catholic Academy believes that each student is a child of God with unique gifts, talents, and abilities.
St. Agnes Catholic Academy believes that the family is a fundamental unit of society, acknowledging parents as primary educators and catechists of our faith. Clergy, religious, teachers, and staff
support families in educating their children through a coherent witness of faith, an atmosphere of solidarity and fraternity, and providing faith formation opportunities for parents and families.
St. Agnes Catholic Academy believes student learning is fundamental. With mutual respect and loving concern, teachers utilize differentiated teaching strategies, hands-on experiences, and active student involvement, thereby addressing the needs and varying abilities of our students. Implementing a solid educational program, both rigorous and rooted in our Catholic faith, is essential and will inspire in them a love for learning, a joy for discovering the Truth, and a desire to integrate faith into learning and life. Through ongoing evaluation, we revise curriculum, policies, and teaching practices based on current research and best practices.
St. Agnes Catholic Academy believes that, by planting and nurturing the seeds of our Catholic faith while equipping students with life skills and a desire for truth, we can help form our students to be responsible, creative, socially conscience, and faith-filled people capable of building a society worthy of the human person. In this way, students learn that true happiness comes from living in accordance with the Lord’s will and remembering our goal is Heaven.
St. Agnes Catholic Academy believes that a healthy environment that respects each person’s dignity of being made in the image and likeness of God is essential to the development of a child. We do this by providing a safe campus, positive student-teacher interactions, support personnel and fostering peer-to-peer interactions based on mutual respect and love. As Catholics, we value diversity and promote respect between all cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds.
Our Campus
At St. Agnes Catholic Academy, we have an comprehensive campus to be able to continue our commitment of nurturing young minds and fostering a deep sense of faith. Thanks to the unwavering support of our community, we are delighted to introduce our exceptional facilities designed to enrich every aspect of student life.
Our campus features a magnificent church, proudly adorned with a central plaza surrounding a marble statue of our revered patron, Saint Agnes. This serene space invites our community to gather, reflect, and celebrate together.
For our youngest learners, we have a state-of-the-art preschool building, providing a safe and inspiring environment for early education. The addition of the Spencer Center gymnasium marks a new era in physical education, athletic games, and a multi-purpose facility for community events. Beneath it, an underground parking garage ensures convenience and safety for all who visit.
Our commitment to holistic education extends outdoors with a secured and expansive playground, designed for joyful play and exploration. Inside our renovated elementary and middle school buildings, classrooms have been transformed with new furniture and smart boards, creating dynamic spaces where learning flourishes.
At St. Agnes Catholic Academy, we believe in cultivating not only academic excellence but also spiritual growth and meaningful friendships. Our enhanced campus provides the perfect environment for students to learn, practice their faith, and develop into future leaders of integrity.
We invite you to explore our facilities and witness firsthand how our enriched environment supports the journey of each student towards academic success and personal fulfillment.
