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St. Michael’s School follows a structured curriculum provided by the diocese to promote academic excellence in all areas as well as a strong faith base. Our overall goal is to form students strong in faith, in knowledge, and in leadership. Our graduates excel academically as they move on to high school and beyond, but just as importantly they become leaders in their faith and in their community.
Religion
- Daily instruction in Christian values and the Catholic faith
- Weekly school liturgies
- Preparation for the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation
- Class and school service projects
- Classroom visits by Fr. Tony
- Daily hall prayer with whole school
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Language Art
- Daily Oral Language
- Phonics / VOWAC
- Literature-based instruction
- Public speaking opportunities
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Writing
- Comprehension and critical thinking
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Mathematics
- Problem solving and reasoning
- Estimation and mental mathematics
- Mathematical communication
- Geometry and measurement
- Statistics and probability
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Social Studies
- Community
- Michigan, the United States, and the Western Hemisphere
- Democratic core values
- Decision making for the public good
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Science
- Scientific knowledge and vocabulary
- Hands-on instruction
- Butterfly Garden and Outdoor Classroom
- Scientific process and investigations
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Misc.
- Weekly instruction in art, music, physical education, computer education, and Spanish.
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