CURRICULUM  |  Middle School

Daily Schedule    |    Extra Curricular
The curriculum for Saint Jude the Apostle School is based upon the knowledge that each person is a unique human being. Our teachers are committed to helping develop the whole child through curriculum rich  in academic, spiritual, social and emotional development.

Middle School Key Points of Interest 

Academic
  • Departmentalized by subject content
  • Extensive Bible study and Spiritual Retreats
  • Spanish class 4/week
  • Computer classes 1/week (Lab open for additional projects)
  • Physical education classes 1/week
  • Music classes 1/week 
  • Art classes 1/week
  • High School Equivalency Algebra offered in Grade 8
  • Advanced Science lab experiments
  • Standardized testing 
  • Grade 7: IOWA Basics 
  • MAP Testing in Grade 6    
  • Opportunity to participate in Academic and Arts competitions:  
    •  Dominican Challenge Champions
     DSHA Excel-a-thon Champions
     Pius High School Arts Champions 
     MSOE Math & Science Competition
     Pius XI Math Competition
     Marquette Math & Science Competition
     Try Prayer It Works! Competition for the past three years
     Wisconsin Stock Market Competition
Faith
  • Eligible to be Altar Servers
  • Student Choir/ Cantors
Service 
  • Service hour requirements
  • Go Out And Lead as Christians program
Responsibility
  • High Spirit Days
  • Communication/Discipline Plan
  • Student Council
Core Curriculum
  • Religion 
  • Reading  
  • Writing 
  • Spelling  
  • English 
  • Math 
  • Social Studies   
  • Science 
  • Spanish 
  • Physical Education 
  • Computer Science 
  • Music 
  • Art 
  • Library
Go Out And Lead as Christians (GOAL) Program 
Focuses on issues such as Christian values, self-respect and self-esteem. Past all-school themes have included respect, kindness and generosity. Students and faculty work together to plan and implement community activities and projects that promote these important spiritual and societal values.
High Spirit Days:  Mind, Body, Soul
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Students grades 6-7 participate in special days devoted to the development of their bodies, minds and souls. Guest speakers educate on the importance of good nutrition, exercise, and making good moral choices.