Accreditation

James L Collins Catholic School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. The Diocese of Dallas Office of Education, in compliance with the Texas Education Agency, designs the curriculum.  JLCCS is the only private school in Corsicana accredited with the state of Texas through the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.  The official document of accreditation is posted on the wall outside the school office. 

Awards

Teacher of the Year is a tremendous honor bestowed on teachers with at least 10 years of service to a school in the Dallas Diocese for their commitment to the students and families they serve. The Teacher of the Year winners were each presented with a plaque and a check for $1,000 from The Catholic Foundation.

• 2018-2019 - Mrs. Patti Smith (7th Grade Teacher)
• 2017-2018 - Mrs. Laura Whiteside (8th Grade Teacher)
• 2016-2017 - Mrs. Cortney Spruce (Preschool Teacher)
• 2015-2016 - Mrs. Laura Whiteside (8th Grade Teacher)
• 2014-2015 - Mrs. Thelma Lockwood (3rd Grade Teacher)
• 2013-2014 - Mrs. Thelma Lockwood (3rd Grade Teacher)

Corsicana Daily Sun Best of the Best is an annual award in the community that recognizes various categories throughout the community including businesses, individuals, and schools.  

• 2019 Best of the Best Private School - James L. Collins Catholic School
• 2018 Best of the Best Private School - James L. Collins Catholic School
• 2018 Best of the Best Middle School Teacher - Mrs. Smith
• 2018 Best of the Best Secretary - Dana Miller
• 2017 Best of the Best Private School - James L. Collins Catholic School
• 2016 Best of the Best Private School - James L. Collins Catholic School
• 2016 Best of the Best Secretary - Dana Miller
• 2015 Best of the Best Private School - James L. Collins Catholic School

Work of Heart Awards honor those who "go the extra mile" in serving our educational community which is presented by The Catholic Foundation.   For more information about the Work of Heart award, or to nominate a staff or faculty member, please visit the Work Of Heart Foundation.  Members can be nominated each month.

• April 2019- Laura Whiteside
• March 2018 - Rosemary Crocker
• February 2018 - Renata Saucedo
• Octobert 2017 - Kimberly Hacker
• September 2017 - Dana Miller
• February 2012 - Tonette Hernandez
• September 2006 - Joyce Heard
• March 2006 - Sally Tlustos
• December 2005 - Mark Chieng