St. Pius Catholic School employs a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in Catholic tradition and doctrine that is aligned to state and national standards. All students at St. Pius are challenged with an engaging, well-balanced curriculum that includes Religion, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. 

We follow all standards set forth by the Archdiocese of Detroit; and are proudly Accredited by MNSAA. 

3 Year Old Preschool and 4 Year Old Pre Kindergarten, both full-day and half-day programs (2, 3 & 5 day options available). This program is based on academic and social readiness and is enriched with formation in our faith.

 

Kindergarten-8th Grades

• Religion classes exploring our faith, love, and growing closer to Jesus
• Daily Prayer, Weekly Mass
• English Language Arts (ELA)
  • Brainspring Phonics (Orton Gillingham) Program in Grades K-3
    • Full Leveled Library to meet each individual learner
    • Digital resources through STAR Renaissance for families to continue to enrich their child’s learning
  • Comprehensive Writing Program K-8
  • Spelling and Vocabulary
  • Handwriting (beginning print through cursive)
• Mathematics
  • Accelerated Math, Advanced Algebra (6th-8th)
    • Advanced math classes, including Algebra classes at Gabriel Richard High School, for those who qualify
      • Digital resources through STAR Renaissance for families to continue to enrich their child’s learning
• Science
  • State of the art science lab where students visit weekly for hands on instructional learning and discovery with a dedicated Lab Technician
  • STEAM Lab for students to engage in hands on, interactive learning (New 2022!)
• Social Studies
  • From learning about ourselves, neighborhood, state, country, and the world!
• Specials Curriculum Enrichment Classes
  • Art, Band, Library, Physical Education, Spanish, and Technologly/STEAM 

Curriculum for the Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic Schools

Standardized aptitude and achievement tests are one means of identifying a child's capabilities and understanding at a particular level. Combined with other information, these tests help teachers and parents with a picture of the total child.  St. Pius Catholic School offers a complete battery of tests that provide us results that help us guide instruction for our students.  After each testing students have goals to achieve by the next testing session.  This test is focused on student growth throughout the year, not on grade level equivalency or knowledge of basic skills:

Classroom Technology

• Computer in every classroom

• Wireless Facility

• SMART-board technology for interactive learning in every classroom

• iPads with mobile charging stations
  
   

Computer Lab

• Modern computer Lab with 28 flat-screen Dell Computers

• Projector led computer lessons

• Extensive software programs

• Teaching all applications of Google Platform
  
   

Library

• Over 11,000 titles

• Computers with Internet access
  
   

Science Lab

• Extensively equipped for hands-on learning

• Used for Preschool through 8th Grade
  
   

Study Skills

• Small group remedial & advanced instruction
  
   

Additional Outside Resources

• School Social Worker

• School Teacher Consultant

• School Psychologist

• Speech Therapist

• English Language Learner Consultant (ELL)
  
   

Additional Information

• Our facility is completely air conditioned

• An ongoing program of Professional Development for all of our teachers

• A comprehensive athletic program for students in grades PK-8 grade

• CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) – Grades 4-8 & I-League (Instructional League) for PK-3 grade

• After school clubs: Choir, Drama, Game Night, Scouts, and Seasonal Sports!
   

ST. PIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFERS MANY OTHER PROGRAMS THAT MAKE US AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS FORMATION OF CHILDREN!