Our Lady Star of the Sea

Catholic School

Where Christ is the unseen teacher in each and every classroom

 

Welcome to our Star Family

Recently, we celebrated 50 years of academic excellence in our community.  We have earned the distinction of being one of only two Catholic Elementary Schools in Michigan to have been given the stamp of excellence through our accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA).

 

To prepare students for high school, students are offered a wide range of academic and elective programs beginning with preschool through eighth grade.  We send our graduates on to several excellent Catholic and public high schools in the area, many with academic scholarships.  Our certified, dedicated, and enthusiastic faculty has high expectations for each member of our learning community in an inviting and safe environment.

 

We are proud of a curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative and exploratory with multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to student diversity.

 

But what truly distinguishes Our Lady Star of the Sea School from other schools is our strong belief in integrating education with Gospel values.  This is accomplished by promoting in each student an awareness of the value of prayer and the presence of Christ in his or her life.

 

Preschool  

Kindergarten

Lower:  Grades 1-2

Lower:  Grades 3-5

Middle School:  Grades 6-8

 

 

 

Unique Programs 

Religious Formation:  Weekly Liturgy (student prepared), Sacrament Celebrations, Reach Out Service Projects, Food, Clothing/Toy Collections

Academic & Service Opportunities:  National Jr. Honor Society, Safety Patrol, Big Brothers/Sisters, Student Council

Language Arts:  Journal Writing, Spelling Bees,  Writing Contests, Readers’ Digest National Word Power Challenge, Accelerated Reader

Mathematics:  National Mathematics Competition, Advanced Math

Spanish:  K-8, Spanish Club, Diary Writing, Our Lady of Guadeloupe Mass

Science:  Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Invention Convention, Science Olympics,  National Science League

Social Studies:  Channel One, National Geographic Bee, Global Challenge

Art:  Cultural Arts Fair, Scholastic Art Contest

Music:  Christmas Program, Middle School Spring Play, Instrumental Band Program, Talent Show

Physical Education:  Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Floor Hockey, Speedball, Lacrosse, Baseball, Golf, Tennis and Intramural Sports

Technology: Fully-equipped computer lab K-8, Internet, Computers in classrooms

Other: D.A.R.E., Student Enrichment Center, CYO Sports, School Band, Forensics, field trips, middle school class trips, 6th grade camp, Latch Key in morning and afternoon

Support Organizations: School Committee, PAFC, Men’s Club