Welcome to our Middle School - grades 6-8!

A Guide to Middle School (Grades 6-8)















Middle School students typically choose their elective classes each semester. These elective classes are outside of the main core academic areas. St. Patrick School has carefully chosen electives to reflect the various interests of our middle school students. For more specific curriculum information, please consult the AOD Curriculum Standards page or Curriculum Guide available in the School Office.

Electives (may vary by year):

• Art
• Band
• Choir
• ELA Enrichment
• Graphic Arts
• Music Appreciation
• Spanish
• Teacher Aide
• Ukulele

Welcome to the Middle School website (under construction)

Middle School Highlights

• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
• Student Council
• Spelling Bee
• Geography Bee
• Quiz Bowl
• Drama Club
• Social Dances
• Service Projects
• Cross-Grade Buddies (prayer, church, and reading)
• Religious Retreats
• Essay Contests
• Art, Physical Education, Computer Technology, Academic Seminar, Life Skills

6TH GRADE

• Religion – We Are God’s People
• Science – Earth Science
• Social Studies – Ancient Civilizations

7TH GRADE

• Religion – Disciples of Jesus
• Science – Life Science
• Social Studies – American History (Beginning to 1877)
• Science Fair
• T.E.A.M. Program (formerly D.A.R.E.)

8TH GRADE

• Religion – Church History
• Science – Physical Science
• Social Studies – American History (1877 to Present)
• Robotics Program
• Cedar Point Day Trip
• Washington, D.C. (4-Day Trip)

ACCELERATED MATH (requires program placement per student, per school year)

• Michigan Mathematics League Contest 
• Graphing with Graphing Calculators 
• Extra Writing and Problem-Solving Skills
• Quarterly Problem Write-Ups 
• Preparation for High School Honors Math