St. Joseph School at 2238 Manhattan Street, Erie, MI 48133 US - What Makes us Unique?
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What Makes us Unique? |
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FAITH-FORMATION
- Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ
- School days begin & end with prayer
- Catholic values are incorporated in all curriculum
- Daily Religion class instruction
- Preparation for the sacraments
- Each class participates in weekly school mass
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- Programs are designed to boost student skill levels
- Students have long history of far exceeding local, state, & national averages on IOWA and MEAP tests
- Highly acclaimed Open Court program improves reading & language skills in all grade levels
- Classes prepare students for high school a year earlier (in some cases) than other schools
- Formal research projects & scientific experiments
- Enrichment programs include: Take-Home Science Labs, Young Authors, Accelerated Reader, Book Club, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, St. Jude Math-A-Thon, essay contests, and much more
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS
Phonic Ear Surround Sound System
- Installed in every classroom
- Teachers voice is distributed evenly & clearly
- Students are more attentive and focused
- Teachers have noticed measurable improvement in student comprehension, reading, & pronunciation skills, & overall literacy achievements!
Science Lab
- Fully equipped lab
- Students learn to use the scientific method to conduct experiments
Computers
- All classrooms and library have networked computers
- Fully equipped computer lab
- Classes in keyboarding, multimedia, word processing, spreadsheets, paint, internet, information systems, and electronic presentations
Smart Boards
- Interactive whiteboard technology is being installed in upper grade classrooms
- Will be the only elementary school in this area to have this technology!
SAFE, FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
- Staff prides themselves on longevity & compassion
- Smaller class sizes facilitate individual instruction
- Panther Partner Family: Mentoring program welcomes new families into the school
- Panther Pals: K-8 students are grouped together, which allows older students to mentor younger students and are a fun way for all our students to really become close
- Kindergarten & Grade 4 Buddies: Gr. 4 students guide and watch over the younger students during school masses, read to them, and have fun together
STUDENTS REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
- Parental, community, & church involvement
- Discipleship & appreciation of others
- Positive self-image
- Deeper sense of faith & openness to God’s love
- Growth as Christian persons who make responsible choices
- Develop their full potential & become confident, productive, & moral leaders