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Accreditation
James L Collins Catholic School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCBED). 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 (TEPSAC). The official document of accreditation is posted on the wall outside the school office.
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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.
- 2020-2021 - Julie Green (2nd Grade Teacher)
- 2019-2020 - Fred Lagomarsino (5th Grade Teacher)
- 2018-2019 - Patti Smith (7th Grade Teacher)
- 2017-2018 - Laura Whiteside (8th Grade Teacher)
- 2016-2017 - Cortney Spruce (Preschool Teacher)
- 2015-2016 - Laura Whiteside (8th Grade Teacher)
- 2014-2015 - Thelma Lockwood (3rd Grade Teacher)
- 2013-2014 - 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.- 2021 Best of the Best Private School
- 2021 Best of the Best Secretary - Mrs. Miller
- 2021 Best of the Best Middle School Teacher - Mr. Lagomarsino
- 2020 Best of the Best Private School
- 2019 Best of the Best Private School
- 2018 Best of the Best Private School
- 2018 Best of the Best Secretary - Mrs. Miller
- 2018 Best of the Best Middle School Teacher - Mrs. Smith
- 2017 Best of the Best Private School
- 2016 Best of the Best Private School
- 2016 Best of the Best Secretary - Mrs. Miller
- 2015 Best of the Best Private School
The Work of Heart Award was created in 2005 and is presented to deserving Catholic School educators, administrators, and employees. The award looks for “the unsung heroes” who are going the “extra mile” in serving our educational community and its members. For more information about the Work of Heart award, or to nominate a staff or faculty member, please visit the Work Of Heart Foundation. Faculty/Staff members can be nominated each month.- May 2021 - Julie Green
- April 2021 - Patti Smith
- February 2020 - Coach Rachel Franks
- January 2020 - Fred Lagomarsino
- 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