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 and college, career, and life.

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

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

Academics

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

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

• Immersion in 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 of temperance, fortitude, and faithfulness

Social and Physical

• Possesses fluency and ease in writing and speaking

• Stands up for beliefs

• Develops and uses God-given gifts/talents 

Co-Curricular Opportunities

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

• Shows respect and empathy for all, including the pre-born, aged, special needs, and  different races, creeds, and religions

• Solid, proven, and accelerated Classical Liberal Arts curriculum meeting and 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 allow more one-on-one interaction 

• 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 offered

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

• Spacious, bright classrooms

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

• State-of-the-art Chromelab

• 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.