A Catholic education provides children with academic excellence enhanced with traditional Christian values. Catholic school teachers have the unique opportunity to mold every aspect of a child's growth and development. Foremost in this development is the spiritual - educators teach the message of Jesus. Through prayer, religious instruction, liturgies, and daily interaction, students become more deeply rooted in faith.
Hallmarks of Catholic schools include high academic standards, self discipline, safety, and a sense of community and belonging. Teachers and staff model respect for all and an acceptance of each child's talents, abilities, and personal challenges. Educators create a safe, loving environment that encourages students to believe in their capabilities and to work toward their potential.
A variety of learning strategies are used to connect with the child's framework of understanding. A strong core curriculum is complemented with enrichment programs. Technology, drama, choir, band, world language, Youth in Government, and athletic programs add to the diversity of a child's experiences and prepare the individual for an ever-changing world in which thinking is not only a habit, but a way of life.
Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral School is accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools. Through this accreditation, schools are recognized in their ongoing commitment to constantly seek new ways to better serve their students.
Parents are recognized as the primary educators of their children. They collaborate with teachers and administrators as partners in education. The school is sensitive to the needs of working families and provides after school care, full-day kindergarten, and pre-school.
Consider a Catholic education as a viable option to invest in your child's future.