Educational Excellence

Catholic schools for centuries have formed the Catholic faith in America's children and youth. Catholic schools integrate instruction and practice of the faith with strong academic education in a nurturing and disciplined learning environment. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in June, 2005 approved issuance of a statement entitled "Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium." View this statement of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo continue this strong tradition.

History
The Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo is an unparalleled school system formed to develop hearts as well as minds through Gospel values, character formation and Catholic faith experiences in an environment that nurtures life-long learning, commitment and service to our church and civic community. We serve the students in grades K-12 of the Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan area at St. Augustine and St. Monica elementary schools and Hackett Catholic Central High School. Catholic preschool programs are also offered at the two elementary schools.

Monsignor John R. Hackett Catholic Central High School
1000 W Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
Phone: (269) 381-2646 Fax: (269) 381-3919
Principal: Timothy Eastman, Ext. 103
teastman@hackett.org
Web site: http://www.hackettcc.org

• Originally founded by the Religious Society of Mary, Hackett Catholic Central continues to emphasize the Characteristics of Marianist Education: formation in faith; integral, quality education; service, justice and peace; adaptation and change; and family spirit.
• Hackett Catholic Central
  • integrates faith with intellectual pursuit through well-designed programs supported by sufficient resources and implemented by competent, dedicated faculty.
  • promotes the religious, social and physical development of each student.
  • seeks to create an environment in which it can properly emphasize the teaching and learning of Catholic values.
  • strives to engender in its students a recognition of the importance of the life-long quest for knowledge, together with a sense of fellowship with and a desire to serve the human community.
  • expects its graduates to be resourceful, competent, motivated, caring individuals who are well prepared for college, careers, and life.
• Hackett Catholic Central offers a quality academic program through course offerings in theology, English, social studies, science, mathematics, Spanish, French and Latin, as well as electives in fine arts, performing arts, computer literacy and physical education.

  Faculty of Hackett Catholic Central:

Name	Content Area
Allbee, Mary Kay	Language Arts, Drama
Briggs, Katy	Language Arts
Luzenske, Terri	Language Arts
Reece, Kathy	Language Arts
Kosiara, Aline	Science
Johnston, Amy	Science
Chapoton, Colleen	Science
Goyings, Helen	Social Science
Coady, Jim	Social Science
Halm, Terry	Social Science
Adrian, Chrstopher	Social Science
Knight, Andy	Computer Technology
Aiello, Jason	Choir
Lockwood, Jane	Band
McFarlen, Lynn	Art
Lanka, JoAnna	Spanish
Reidel, Rachele	Spanish
Sakowsky, Kimberly	French
Dannis, Mary	Latin
Gambon, Deb	Theology
Greiffendorf, Lois	Theology
Greiffendorf, Tom	Theology
Lucas, Kurt	Theology
Edington, Jodi	Math
Engemann, Jim	Math
Oostindie, Mike	Math

• Hackett Catholic Central offers over 12 sports for boys and girls and also sponsors other athletic clubs. Athletics are for grades 9-12 and are offered at freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels.
• Hackett Catholic Central tuition is based on a sliding scale per income (as reported on federal tax returns). In addition, over $100,000 is allocated for additional financial assistance/scholarships.
• Hackett Catholic Central has a current service area encompassing 20+ area school districts, providing a diverse background for the student body. Students enter the ninth grade from 30+ different junior highs and travel up to 55 miles to attend Hackett Catholic Central.
• Class of 2006:
  • 95% are continuing their education
  • average ACT score was 23.1
  • offered a total of $3.244 million in grants and scholarships
  • completed at least 3000 service hours as required through religion classes
• Hackett Catholic Central students, 2006-2007
  • 202 female students and 226 male students enrolled for a total of 428 students
  • 16 students (3.7%) attend the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center for gifted and talented students
  • 9 students (2.1%) attend Education for the Arts classes
  • 12 students (2.8%) attend Education for Employment classes
  • 44 (10.3%) are documented with learning differences according to ACT guidelines

Hackett MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MEAP) Results

Class of 2006
%M (Met or exceeded standard)

*Leading score for area

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St. Augustine Elementary School
600 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Phone: (269) 349-1945 Fax: (269) 349-1085
Principal: Andra Zommers
zommerssta@yahoo.com
Web site: http://st.augustine-elementary.com

• St. Augustine Cathedral School offers a solid core curriculum in a Christ-centered, nurturing environment.
• The Michigan Curriculum Framework, the Diocese of Kalamazoo curriculum recommendations, and traditional Catholic doctrine mold and guide the curricular instruction at St. Augustine Cathedral School.
• St. Augustine Cathedral School is accredited by the Michigan Association for Non-Public Schools.
• In addition to core classes, students are offered continuing programs in art, physical education, music (vocal and instrumental) and computer technology.
• Transportation is provided by the Kalamazoo Public School System for students living in Kalamazoo.
• Hot lunches and/or milk may be purchased daily. These are served under the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program. Free or reduced-cost lunches are available to families who demonstrate financial need.
• Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in Cross-Country and Track for boys and girls, Football, Girls' and Boys' Basketball and Girls' Volleyball. Two "Shamrock" youth football teams for Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo students are sponsored by Hackett Catholic Central, one team for 7, 8, 9 years old and one team for 10, 11, 12 years old. "Shamrock" cheerleading for girls in the same ages is also available.
• St. Augustine Cathedral School offers After School Care Program every day the school is in full session, from 3-6 p.m.
• St. Augustine students, 349 students enrolled for 2005-2006 school year.
• Faculty and Staff of St. Augustine Elementary School
  • Principal: Andra Zommers
  • Elementary Staff
    • Suzanne Baker, Jane Utrevis, Angie Smith, Aaron Riker, Joan Carey, Sharon Wade, Mary Hendricks, Dianne Cascio, Clare Polasek, Marti Wydick, Leslie Schulz, Lindsay Meulman
  • Middle School Staff
    • Kim Lamp, Lori Pearson, Tom Maihofer, Molly Williamson
  • Specials staff
    • Fran Rooney, Tatum Odell, Kate Rubin,  George Gilchrist, Beth Latshaw, Jane Lockwood
  • Classroom Aide
    • Kathi Rice, Kathy Stoneburner, Paula Hudson
  • Tutors
    • Anne Klute, Pat McCracken
  • Secretaries
    • Tammy Cook, Rachel Thayer

     

• St. Augustine Preschool
  St. Augustine Catholic Preschool is designed to provide a preschool program that is developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-4, which will help them grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically and spiritually. A central part of the preschool curriculum will be the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd which focuses on the faith development of each preschool child. The program will complement the preschool curriculum being taught and bring the Catholic faith alive to the students who experience it in the classroom.
  • St. Augustine Preschool classes on Tuesday and Thursday are for children 3-4 years old.
  • St. Augustine Preschool classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are for children 4 years old.
  • Morning-only classes run from 7:50-10:50 a.m.
  • All-day classes run from 7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
  • Preschool Director Suzanne Baker may be reached at 269-349-1945.

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St. Monica Elementary School
534 W Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
Phone: (269) 345-2444 Fax: (269) 345-8534
Principal: Nina LeSuer
ninalesuer@hotmail.com
Web site: http://stmonicakzoo.org

• St. Monica School provides a nurturing, Christ-centered, academically excellent preschool through 8th grade program.
• The Michigan Curriculum Framework, the Diocese of Kalamazoo curriculum recommendations, and traditional Catholic doctrine mold and guide the curricular instruction at St. Monica School.
• St. Monica School is accredited by the Michigan Association for Non-Public Schools and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
• In addition to core classes, students are offered continuing programs in art, physical education, music (vocal and instrumental), computer technology, and all grades receive weekly instruction in conversational Spanish.
• Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in Cross-Country and Track for boys and girls, Football, Girls' and Boys' Basketball and Girls' Volleyball. Two "Shamrock" youth football teams for CSGK students are sponsored by Hackett Catholic Central, one team for 7, 8, 9 years old and one team for 10, 11, 12 years old. "Shamrock" cheerleading for girls in the same ages is also available.
• Transportation is provided by Kalamazoo and Portage Public Schools for students living in Kalamazoo or Portage.
• Hot lunches and/or milk may be purchased daily. These are served under the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program. Free or reduced-cost lunches are available to families who demonstrate financial need.
• St. Monica School offers St. Monica After-School Care Program to provide quality after-school care to students enrolled at St. Monica School. After-School Care hours are 3-6 p.m. and are only available on full school days to students currently registered.
• St. Monica students, 2005-2006
  • 467 students enrolled
  • Preschool 14
  • Young Fives 9
  • Kindergarten 44
  • First Grade 41
  • Second Grade 45
  • Third Grade 48
  • Fourth Grade 50
  • Fifth Grade 51
  • Sixth Grade 55
  • Seventh Grade 54
  • Eighth Grade 56

Faculty and Staff of St. Monica Elementary School

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