| Saint Joseph Catholic School | |
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| Address | |
| 308 New Mannsdale Road Madison, Mississippi, 39110 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Ad Deum Per Scientium (To God, Through Knowledge) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1870 |
| School district | Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson |
| Principal | William M. Heller |
| Asst. Principal | Isabel Joseph |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Team name | Bruins |
| Accreditation(s) | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | 'The Bear Facts' |
| Yearbook | 'The Shield' |
| Website | Official website |
Saint Joseph Catholic School School (also known as St. Joe) is a Catholic high school located in Madison, Mississippi. The school was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1870.
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1870 - 1965: St. Joseph Catholic School, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1870, was located at Amite Street from 1870 until 1965.
1965 - 1998: In 1965, the school relocated to Boling Street where it remained until 1996. It had a two-year temporary home at Holly Drive, adjacent to St. Richard's Catholic Church.
1998: St. Joseph School moved to its present location on New Mannsdale Road, near the intersection of Highway 463 and I-55 in Madison.
St. Joseph Catholic School is a coeducational college preparatory high school and middle school serving students in grades 7-12 in the Diocese of Jackson. St. Joseph's is a diverse community of learners committed to Gospel values and to academic excellence. Rooted in the rich educational traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, the school prepares students to be independent thinkers and responsible leaders in the service of others. We dedicate ourselves to the ideals of Catholic Education, and we strive to awaken the minds and spirits of our students to the appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, and the demands of justice.
Note: **Must Have Guidance Approval *Summer School Option Curriculum - Middle School
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
|---|---|
| Religion | Religion |
| Literature | Literature |
| English or **English Honors | English or **English Honors |
| Pre-Algebra or **Pre-Algebra Honors | Transition to Algebra or **Algebra I Honors |
| Science | Science |
| Social Studies | Social Studies |
| Keyboarding/PE/Music or **Resource | PE/Dance & Int. Latin/Visual Arts or 8th Grade Band or Resource |
Curriculum - High School
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Religion | Religion | Religion |
| English or **English Honors | English or **English Honors | English or **English Honors or **AP English | English or **English Honors or **AP English |
| Algebra I or **Geometry Honors | Geometry or **Algebra II Honors | Algebra II or **Trig Honors / Pre-Cal Honors or **Probability & Statistics / Adv. Algebra | Math |
| Geography/Fine Arts | World History or **World History Honors | U.S. History or **U.S. History Honors or **AP US History | U.S. Government & Geography |
| Computer Application (1 semester) & Health | Chemistry or **Chemistry Honors | Science | Science |
| Biology I or **Biology Honors | Foreign Language | **Personal Finance (1 semester), *Health (1 semester) | *Public Speaking |
| Spanish I or Latin I or French I Art I/II or Theatre I or Choral Music or Band | Elective (1 unit) or **Compensatory Reading II | Elective (1 unit) or Foreign Language | Electives (2 units) |
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from St. Joseph Catholic School, each student must complete a minimum number of Carnegie units.
(28 Carnegie Units)
4 units of Religion (9, 10, 11, 12; required each year student is enrolled at St. Joe)
4 units of English (9, 10, 11, 12)
4 units of Mathematics (9, 10, 11, 12)
4 units of Science (9, 10, 11, 12)
4 units of Social Studies (9, 10, 11, 12)
2 units of Foreign Language
1 unit of Fine Arts
½ unit of Public Speaking
½ unit of Computer applications
½ unit of Comprehensive Health
½ unit of Personal Finance
½ unit of Physical Education
Demonstrate Keyboarding proficiency
The remaining units are Electives. Electives and required courses must add to graduation requirements listed above. Students are expected to carry seven (7) units each year. Students must pass ALL classes each year or attend a recognized summer program. School transcripts include ALL grades, attendance and standardized test scores. Service Requirement of 25 hours are required each year of high school. Yearly attendance at grade level retreats is also required.
In keeping with the spirit of the Mission Statement of St. Joseph Catholic School, all students, grades 7-12, are required to participate in the CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM. Participation in this program is a requirement for promotion and Graduation. Seniors who do not meet this requirement will not graduate. Underclassmen who do not meet this requirement will not be promoted at St. Joseph, and will be deprived of hamburgers. The service must be done at approved sites and must be verified by the St. Joseph Service Coordinator. Each student should have received a Christian Service Packet explaining the details of the program.
Religion Classes
Grade 7 - Salvation History Sacraments; signs of Christ's continuing presence
Grade 8 - The growth of Christianity The commandments/morality
Grade 9 - Understanding Catholic Christianity and Hebrew Scripture
Grade 10 - New Testament & Christology
Grade 11 - A History of the Catholic Church and Christian Justice
Grade 12 - World Religions and Christian Lifestyles
Masses
School masses are celebrated on campus on a regular basis by the Catholic priests of the Jackson-Metro Area.