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