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St Joseph Catholic School

201 E Cass Street, Saint Johns, MI, 48879-0488 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Joseph School is to provides a Christian environment in which students are led to a respect for their own dignity and the dignity of all life. The purpose of this code is to help establish an atmosphere for learning which is as free as possible from distraction and disruption. Teachers are responsible for establishing and enforcing a discipline policy in their individual classrooms which will support and reinforce the established school-wide rules. At the same time, teachers recognize the importance of supporting students' appropriate behaviors and incorporating the use of positive reinforcement in their classrooms. We believe that each child is a unique gift from God and that a relationship with God should be fully integrated into the life of every student. It is our purpose at St. Joseph School to assist parents in the spiritual, social, and intellectual development of their child within the framework of Catholic teachings and moral values. We are committed to providing a strong academic environment that nurtures life-long learners and encourages all children to become productive, Christian citizens. St. Joseph's curriculum is in accord with all Diocese of Lansing regulations and state of Michigan requirements. The core curriculum is enhanced by implementation of current trends in education, up-to-date textbooks, and the use of a variety of materials to provide hands-on learning....

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School Overview:

	St Joseph Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 6
County	Clinton County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	312 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	8%	21%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 49 students
	Grade 1 - 41 students
	Grade 2 - 42 students
	Grade 3 - 50 students
	Grade 4 - 42 students
	Grade 5 - 39 students
	Grade 6 - 49 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:23	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Joseph School is to provides a Christian environment in which students are led to a respect for their own dignity and the dignity of all life. The purpose of this code is to help establish an atmosphere for learning which is as free as possible from distraction and disruption. Teachers are responsible for establishing and enforcing a discipline policy in their individual classrooms which will support and reinforce the established school-wide rules. At the same time, teachers recognize the importance of supporting students' appropriate behaviors and incorporating the use of positive reinforcement in their classrooms. We believe that each child is a unique gift from God and that a relationship with God should be fully integrated into the life of every student. It is our purpose at St. Joseph School to assist parents in the spiritual, social, and intellectual development of their child within the framework of Catholic teachings and moral values. We are committed to providing a strong academic environment that nurtures life-long learners and encourages all children to become productive, Christian citizens. St. Joseph's curriculum is in accord with all Diocese of Lansing regulations and state of Michigan requirements. The core curriculum is enhanced by implementation of current trends in education, up-to-date textbooks, and the use of a variety of materials to provide hands-on learning.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (48879)	School Zip (48879)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,193 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	24%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$49,875	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	71% / 29%