Academic Offerings

The Catholic Church has developed guidelines over the years to ensure the uniqueness of Catholic schools.  They are to form children to be good citizens of this world, loving God and neighbor and enriching society with the leaven ofthe gospel, and will also be citizens of the world to come.  The Catholic school is a community intenionally directed toward the groth of the whole person.  Catholic schools have strong academic programs and communities of faith because of the consistent support and encouragement of parents. Parents send their children to Catholic schools because they need and expect an environment supportive of a commitement already established at home to educate children in academic subjects, in religious instruction, and in moral values.

Our roots in education began with the Sisters of St. Joseph and continue today. We seek to develop the talents of each student under the guidance of highly-qualified and dedicated staff. We work to maintain high academic standards, hold students accountable for their work and conduct, emphasize basic learning skills, and provide a variety of creative and cooperative educational opportunities in a faith-filled environment with Christian moral and values. 

Religious Education Program
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School provides a program where the Catholic faith is taught and experienced in daily life.  This includes theology class, prayer, liturgical opportunities, Advent and Lenten observances, and service opportunities.

Instructional Program
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School uses the state-approved curriculum of the Diocese of Kalamazoo.  All faculty are properly certified by the State of Michigan.  The instructional time allocation and curriculum for each subject area meets the standards of the Michigan Department of Education. We offer theology, language arts including reading, phonics, English, writing, handwriting, and spelling, mathematics, science, social studies, library science, art, music, physical education, and curriculum integrated technology and STEAM.

Instructional Day: 7:50 AM to 2:50 PM
Lunch and recess: 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Half Days: 7:50 AM to 11:10 AM

Bussing and hot lunch are also available to students through Hastings Area School District.