Jesuit Academy (7-8 Grades)
Founded in 1973, the mission of Jesuit Academy is to prepare young men for high school by providing a rigorous and academically challenging environment. Through a series of academic courses and extensive cross curricular programs, Jesuit Academy students enter a preparatory environment and excel mentally, spiritually, and physically.
Jesuit Academy Fast Facts
- All-boys, grades 7-8
- Approximately 165 students attend the Academy
- Certificates of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in the Catholic Math League for high performing students
- Students receive the U.S. Presidential Award for Educational Excellence
- Since 2006, Academy students have been recognized for exemplary writing in the "America and Me" writing competition
- Since 2012, the Academy has won the CYO Championship in these sports:
- Cross Country: 2022
- Soccer: 2019, 2022
- Track and Field: 2019, 2021, 2023
- Bowling: 2014, 2017
- Basketball: 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023
- Lacrosse: 2012, 2016
- Baseball: 2019
Jesuit Academy Offers:
- A dedicated state-of-the-art lecture laboratory for the 7th and 8th grade, the only school in southeast Michigan to have this feature
- Opportunity to take high school classes, such as Latin and Algebra II
- Intro to World Languages, an 8th grade class that introduces Latin, Spanish, and Mandarin throughout the year
- Semester long electives: Physical Education, Art, Intro to Music, Directed Study/Study Skills
- 7th grade Home Economics workshops
- Social Media responsibility workshops
- Unlimited service opportunities
- Two Spiritual Reflections Retreats per year
- Project Based Learning Opportunities
- Eight Jesuit Academy sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, & Track