At St. Michael's School we believe that each person is a unique creation of God and that every child has been given special gifts and talents. It is because of this philosophy that our teachers differentiate instruction of all curriculum areas to meet students at their level of learning. We feel this enables every student to experience a success. We adhere to and exceed the grade level standards as set by the state of North Dakota in each of the following areas.
Elementary Curriculum
- Religion
- Reading
- Math
- Science
- Music
- Art
- Computer Education
- Language Arts
- Spelling
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Health
- Library
- Spanish
Enrichment Curriculum
- Reading intramurals
- Super singers choir grades 3-5
- Marketplace for kids grades 3-5
- Intramurals for grades 3-5
- Science club
- Artwise art show
- Band for grades 4-5
- Guest artist projects
- Community and parish service projects
Special Services
At St. Michael's School we use all the resources we can to provide the support children and their families need to be successful. Some of the academic and family supports we ensure are provided by the Grand Forks Public School District. They are Title I Reading, Learning Disabilities Instruction, and Speech and Language Services. If students need alternative services they can be arranged. Counseling services are also available to all children at St. Michael's School for interested families.
School Traditions
- Daily morning prayer services
- Daily Advent prayer services
- Weekly masses on Thursdays
- Rosary on the second Friday of the month
- Living Stations of the Cross and Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent
- May Crowning Mass
- Respect assemblies
- Catholic Schools Week
- Christmas Music Program
- Primary and Intermediate Spring musical
- G.L.A.D. (God Like Actions Done) student awards
- Graduation
