St. Joseph Catholic School (Madison, Mississippi)

Saint Joseph Catholic School (also known as St. Joe) is a Catholic high school located in Madison, Mississippi. The school was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1870.

History
1870 - 1965: St. Joseph Catholic School, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1870, was located at Amite Street from 1870 until 1965.

1965 - 1998: In 1965, the school relocated to Boling Street where it remained until 1996. It had a two-year temporary home at Holly Drive, adjacent to St. Richard Catholic Church.

1998: St. Joseph School moved to its present location on New Mannsdale Road, near the intersection of Highway 463 and I-55 in Madison.

Accreditation and Membership

 * St. Joseph Catholic School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
 * St. Joseph Catholic School is a member of the National Catholic Education Association and the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools.

Academics
Note: **Must Have Guidance Approval *Summer School Option Curriculum - Middle School

Curriculum - High School

Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from St. Joseph Catholic School, each student must complete a minimum number of Carnegie units. (28 Carnegie Units) 4 units of Religion (9, 10, 11, 12; required each year student is enrolled at St. Joe) 4 units of English (9, 10, 11, 12) 4 units of Mathematics (9, 10, 11, 12) 4 units of Science (9, 10, 11, 12) 4 units of Social Studies (9, 10, 11, 12) 2 units of Foreign Language 1 unit of Fine Arts ½ unit of Public Speaking ½ unit of Computer applications ½ unit of Comprehensive Health ½ unit of Personal Finance ½ unit of Physical Education Demonstrate Keyboarding proficiency

The remaining units are Electives. Electives and required courses must add to graduation requirements listed above. Students are expected to carry seven (7) units each year. Students must pass ALL classes each year or attend a recognized summer program. School transcripts include ALL grades, attendance and standardized test scores. Service Requirement of 25 hours are required each year of high school. Yearly attendance at grade level retreats is also required.

Religion Classes Grade 7 - Salvation History Sacraments; signs of Christ's continuing presence Grade 8 - The growth of Christianity The commandments/morality Grade 9 - Understanding Catholic Christianity and Hebrew Scripture Grade 10 - New Testament & Christology Grade 11 - A History of the Catholic Church and Christian Justice Grade 12 - World Religions and Christian Lifestyles

Masses School masses are celebrated on campus on a regular basis by the Catholic priests of the Jackson-Metro Area.

Notable alumni

 * Trey Benson, current NFL RB for the Arizona Cardinals
 * John Bond, high school football coach
 * Micah Pellerin, former NFL player
 * Teresa Sullivan, President Emerita at University of Virginia