Mission and Vision

Our Mission, Philosophy, and Goals

  • Our Mission​
  1. St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic community that helps all persons grow to the fullness of their potential in faith, knowledge and abilities.
  • Our Philosophy​
  1. St. Joseph Catholic School is dedicated to helping students grow in their spiritual, emotional, social, academic, physical and creative abilities.​
  • Our Goals​
  1. To provide opportunities for students to grow in their faith life so they can be witness to the world of the goodness of God.​
  2. To help students acquire those skills, habits and virtues of mind and heart that promotes:​
  3. Respect for self and others​
  4. Responsibility for actions and choices​
  5. Commitment to serve communities locally and globally​
  6. To challenge and encourage students academically to use their talents and gifts in developing the fullness of their potential.


Rich Faith Formation

Our Commitment to Faith Formation
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic community that helps all persons grow to the fullness of their potential in faith so they can be witness to the world of the goodness of God.

Weekly Mass
Weekly Mass each Friday morning shows our Catholic Identity and desire to grow in faith. Each weekly Mass is planned by one grade and students are given Mass parts.
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School Spirit
Our Theme for this school year is HOME. At St. Joseph Catholic School, we make faith and learning feel as comforting as HOME. Our Catholic Faith is taught each day in our classrooms and we also teach the Catholic faith through our loving examples and virtuous acts each day.

Sacramental Preparation
Daily Sacramental Preparation for students receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. The students receive excellent instruction to prepare them and help them understand the great gift of the Sacrament they will receive.

Daily Prayer
Daily prayer as entire school family and in each classroom which helps students to realize the power of prayer in their lives. Daily prayer consists of the morning offering, the school mission prayer, Hail Mary, grace before and after meals, Act of Contrition, and the prayer to our Guardian Angel.

Vocation Awareness
Vocation Awareness is an ongoing focus for our students. Each class spends time learning about and discerning their vocation.

Our Commitment to Academic Excellence

Saint Joseph School is dedicated to helping students grow in their spiritual, emotional, social, academic, physical and creative abilities.

Curriculum Expectations
Curriculum guides from the Archdiocese of Detroit are used to maintain focus on curriculum expectations. Teachers write their daily lessons and connect these directly to the standards for their grade level. Learning goals and skills are very specific and aim directly to aid students in transitioning to the next grade level.

Academic Expectations
Students are challenged to meet high academic expectations. First, second, and third honors are given to students who achieve high honors each quarter. Meeting goals, giving one’s best effort, and being responsible for oneself each day are focused upon and recognized through our school family.

FACTS
FACTS is an online grading system used by St. Joseph School staff to record grades. This allows for students and parents to stay informed of current grades.

Accreditation
Saint Joseph School has been accredited by the Michigan Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association.

Grading
Grading scale aligned with the Archdiocese of Detroit

​Grading Scale K-2
P - Proficient D - Developing N - Needs Improvement

Grading Scale 3-8

  • A  100-95
  • A-  94-93
  • B+  92-91
  • B  90-87
  • B-  86-85
  • C+  84-83
  • C  82-76
  • C-  75-74
  • D+  73-72
  • D  71-68
  • D-  67-65
  • F  64

Panther Community

Community and Parent Involvement
As a community we uphold our school goals to provide opportunities to develop virtues that promote respect, responsibility, and a commitment to service.

PTG
Our Parent Teacher Guild is a very active organization that plans many events throughout the school year such as Halloween Trunk or Treat, Daddy Daughter dance, Mother Son Game Night and more. The PTG provides assistance in various ways for the needs of our students.

Student Council
Our Student Council is very active as students learn service and leadership skills. They plan several activities such as student appreciation gatherings, bake sales, nacho sales and other events.

Athletics
Athletic programs are supported by The Catholic Youth Organization. This includes soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball for both girls and boys in grades fourth through eighth. Sportsmanship in a true Christian manner regardless of any or all extenuating circumstances is expected for all coaches, students, participants, and spectators.

Panther Pal
Panther Pal groups meet monthly to create a small art project. Their focus is helping each other as a family and growing in their love of Jesus. The groups consist of one to two students from each grade who will work together and encourage one another.

​Events
Our annual School Auction showcases student projects and various donated items. It is a fun event for all!
Annual Lenten Fish Fry promote great community support and offers an excellent "All You can eat meal."