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 Mission Statement of St. Joan of Arc School As a Catholic community rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, St. Joan of Arc School proclaims its mission to lead students in knowing God and living the Gospel, through prayer, worship, and service.
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Catholic Schools: Character. Compassion. Values. As an Archdiocese of Detroit school, SJA is one of 122 elementary and high schools in 5 counties of southeastern Michigan, where we have over 38,400 Catholic school students. Nationally, Catholic schools last year enrolled 2,420,590 students: 1,779,638 in 6,574 Catholic elementary and middle schools, as well as 640,592 in 1,225 high schools across the United States, with a total of 160,153 full-time teachers.
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St. Joan is a Special Place to its Students There are 520 of us. We are one of the largest schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. We come from as far away as Shelby Township to as close as down the street. Besides having a principal who wears a tuxedo on "Elegance Day" and one of the tallest priests in the whole Archdiocese, why is SJA so special? We asked the students and here's what some of them had to say.
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About St. Joan of Arc Catholic School St. Joan of Arc School is an accredited Catholic elementary school with a comprehensive education/formation program, 3-year old Preschool - Grade 8. Academic excellence is a primary objective, with religious, social and athletic programs that teach the individual to respond effectively to the world and to be Christ for others. There are over 500 students and 40 staff, building a sense of Christian community. All teachers are State of Michigan certified, and hold bachelor's degrees; many hold master's degrees. Preschool and Latch-Key Child Care are licensed by the State of Michigan.
St. Joan of Arc is a preparation for high school and for life. Just ask the admissions departments of Regina, De La Salle, U of D Jesuit, Grosse Pointe North and South Lake High Schools! In addition to the academic program, SJA offers a very strong program of religious education and Christian service. Throughout the year, SJA students learn to follow Jesus' call to live life for others. For a comprehensive guide to St. Joan of Arc School, please click the link below.
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St. Joan of Arc earns National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence St. Joan of Arc was recognized in 1994 as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for a challenging program of academics with a proven record of success, outstanding test scores, excellence in teaching and formation, exceptionally high rates of parent involvement, and an exemplary spirit of community (adapted from the U.S. Department of Education reporting materials announcing the award). 90% of the Blue Ribbon staff remains, and the program continues to develop and grow. |
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St. Joan is Accredited by the Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Agency St. Joan of Arc is accredited by the Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Agency since 1992, meeting or exceeding its 12 standards. This accreditation certifies the effectiveness of curriculum, religious formation, the activities program, student services, professional planning, parent involvement, and overall program effectiveness. Newest programs include professional programs in art, music and technology. |
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