Saint Joseph Academy
  • Our School

Middle School Program

Deb Keller Deb Keller
- Principal of Saint Joseph Academy, Siena Heights B.A., M.A., Ed.Specialist
 
Our middle school program is designed to prepare students for success in high school. We teach our students how to learn with instruction in study skills, time management and organization. We follow a block schedule which allows for longer class periods that can include instruction, group work and time for individual assistance. Our curriculum meets or exceeds all guidelines set by the State of Michigan, Lenawee Intermediate School District and the Diocese of Lansing. Our curriculum includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion and Physical Education. Enrichment classes include technology skills, Spanish, art, career exploration, journalism and speech. Field trips are an essential part of our curriculum. Trips to Toronto, Mackinaw Island, Chicago, Lansing, the local museums and theater have all been a part of our learning.

Middle school is a time of transition for adolescents. We respect student's developmental needs by providing a variety of learning experiences outside the classroom. Our students organize school dances, and are involved in many service projects in the community. Students can serve on the student Leadership Council, play sports and/or produce a middle school newspaper. Our mission is to educate their hearts as well as their minds. Let us welcome you and your student. The door is always open!

See what our current Middle School students are learning this month.

 

Trip to Chicago

 

[ back to top ]

Adolescents - You Gotta Love 'Em

Throughout adolescence the adult personality is beginning to emerge, young people are testing reasonableness, tolerance, empathy--or lack of it. Allowing them to explore their own self-awareness is part of loving them.

Yes, it's true sarcasm emerges, rudeness is not unusual and adolescents are loud. But remember this is only a tunnel they must go through as they learn to negotiate the adult world. Your patience and support at this time is a part of loving them.

My advice to parents is garner support, be brave enough to be a parent during this period in your child's life (don't worry they'll still have plenty of friends!), and when things get rough remember you gotta love 'em, they belong to you!