Holy Spirit Catholic School is committed to providing a rigorous academic curriculum based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, infused with social teachings, rooted in advanced core competency skills and coupled with innovative programs that will prepare our students for high school, college, career, and life.

To that end, all curriculum standards reflect a continuum of learning from Preschool through 8th Grade. The curriculum has been developed to exceed national & state standards to correspond to the high expectations set by our parents & teaching staff.

Holy Spirit strives to prepare students to be morally and academically equipped to further their path.​

Academics

• Demonstrates independence, responsibility, and forward-thinking in their academic learning

• Utilizes problem-solving and critical thinking skills to differentiate important decisions and more complex academia

• Immersion of Liberal Arts Classical curriculum in literature, math, science, writing, grammar, poetry, recitation, and music

Moral Development/Catholic Identity

• Has developed an appreciation for the good, the true, and the beautiful of the Catholic faith

• Participates in the life of the church through participation in daily prayer, weekly Mass, evangelistic opportunities, and continuing catechesis

• Study of Saints' lives as models temperance, fortitude, and faithfulness

Social and Physical

• Possesses a fluency and ease in writing and speaking

• Stands up for what they believe in

• Develops and uses the gifts/talents that God gave them​

Co-Curricular Opportunities

• Exhibits a strong commitment to service to the community and those less fortunate

• Shows respect and empathy for all including the aged, handicapped, different races, creeds, and religions

• A proven and consistent track record of graduating many students who go on to high school and graduate in the top 10% of their class even going on to be valedictorian and salutatorian.

• Solid, proven and accelerated Classical Liberal Arts curriculum meeting & exceeding Michigan Standards.

• Classical literature, poetry, recitation, memory verses, and fine arts are all part of the Liberal Arts Classical Curriculum adopted by Holy Spirit Catholic School and the Diocese of Marquette.

• Learning-based upon the individual student rather than group expectations.

• The highest academic standards.

• Low student/teacher ratios allowing students greater teacher attention.

• Service Learning

• Strong partnerships with parents and families.

• Community support and involvement.

• Highly qualified and dedicated teachers.

• Music, Band, Drama, Spanish, Physical Education, Computers, and Art are all offered.

• Daily prayer infused throughout the day and participation at weekly Mass.

• Spacious, bright classrooms for your children to learn in.

• Wireless Internet in all classrooms with SmartBoard Technology and one-to-one Chromebooks for 4th through 8th Grade students.

• State of the art Chromelab updated in 2017.

• Finally, and most importantly, Holy Spirit Catholic School provides an environment where students are treated with respect and understanding; where students are supported and encouraged.