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Overview:

St. Raphael is a parish school of the Archdiocese of Detroit and provides a Catholic Christian education for students in grades preschool to eight. Founded in 1936 by St. Raphael Parish, we serve parish and non-parish families throughout western Wayne County. Children of all faiths are welcome.

Mission Statement:

We are growing in friendship, knowledge and God’s spirit.

Accreditation:

Accredited since 1994 by the Michigan Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association

Admissions:

Current students, children of St. Raphael parishioners and Catholic children from other parishes receive first consideration for admission. Non-Catholic children whose parents/guardians agree to the child’s participation in the integrated religious education program may be admitted, space permitting. Upon completion of a registration form and other required documentation, a space will be held for the child in the grade level applied for, pending results of a standard educational screening test conducted at the school. (screen testing for kindergarten students only)

Curriculum:
Religious education - Spelling - English - Handwriting
Reading/literature - Art (grades 1-8) - Phonics - Music (grades 1-5)
Mathematics - Physical education (grades K-8) - Social Studies/History
Foreign Language - Science - Computer Science (grades K-8)
Sacramental Preparation:
Reconciliation (2nd grade)
Confirmation (7th and 8th grade)
First Eucharist (2nd grade)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

Test Data:

Iowa Test of Basic Skills, St. Raphael average percentile for 2009
(national average: 50):
   Reading Language Math  Social Studies Science Composite Test
Grade 4 77 82 55 74 74 78
Grade 5 59 82 62 73 61 68
Grade 6 46 55 39 46 46 50
Grade 7 78 84 66 67 75 77
Grade 8 64 68 61 61 67 65

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports programs: Boys football - Boys and girls basketball - Boys baseball - Girls volleyball - Girls Softball - Altar Servers, Mass Lectors, Youth Group, Prayer Leaders, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie Scouts, Girl Scouts, Safety Squad, Peer Mediation and more Special Services: Latchkey (before and after school), daily lunch program.
For more information:
Please call St. Raphael School: (734) 425-9771
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