St. Michael School . . . Forming Intentional Disciples
St. Michael School is a nurturing community, empowering children in their faith journey and promoting academic excellence and life-long service inspired by their Catholic faith. The school is a partnership between the parishes of St. Michael in Independence and St. Basil the Great in Brecksville. The main campus is located on Chestnut Road in Independence and houses second through eighth grade. The St. Basil campus, also called the Early Education Center, is located on Brecksville Road in Brecksville. It is home to the three- and four-year-old preschool program, half-day junior kindergarten, full-day kindergarten, and first grade. The school serves students not only from Independence and Brecksville, but 17 other surrounding communities.
Preschool
The preschool program has become one of the most popular preschool programs in the areas. The curriculum consists of religion, Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, Spanish, arts and music. Classes teach the young children motor skills, social skills, language development, rhythmic movement, cooperation, sharing–all in a faith-based environment.
Jr. Kindergarten
The Jr. Kindergarten program allows children who are five years old (with an early birthday before September 30) to explore, socialize, grow, develop, and learn while becoming an integral part of a nurturing and spiritual St. Michael School family. The program is held Monday through Friday mornings.
Kindergarten
St. Michael School’s full-day Kindergarten:
- Provides the motivation and structure for each child to grow in all areas: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical.
- Strengthens the child’s own awareness of self-worth and dignity.
- Includes periods of quiet activities and play periods that balance the more academic readiness activities.
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