St. Stanislaus School

Dorr, MI

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Questions and Answers
- We get many questions about attending a Catholic school, as many families who are interested are not necessarily Catholic. We hope that this page provides answers to some of the more common questions we have received. However, should you have additional questions not answered here or elsewhere, please do not hesitate to contact us as we are more than happy to assist!
- Does our family and/or our child(ren) have to be Catholic to attend?
  No-we welcome families and students of many faiths to our school. All students do participate in our theology classes and in various other liturgical events.
  Does our child have to be baptized to attend?
  No, they do not. Should you wish to have your child baptized in the Catholic church at some point, you will be directed to discuss this with our priest. The same goes for Reconciliation and Holy Communion (students must be baptized in the Catholic church and have had 1st Reconciliation/Communion before they can participate in these two sacraments). We work with students and families to help all better understand the sacraments and how they can still participate in some way, even if they are not Catholic.
  Do you teach other subjects besides theology?
  Yes, in addition to theology, we teach math, science, social studies/history, and ELA (reading/writing). We are accredited through the Michigan Non-public Schools Accreditation Association (MNSAA). We also offer art, PE, music, choir, orchestra, and robotics.
  Are your teachers certified?
  
  Yes, all teachers who teach core subjects are certified by the state of Michigan. Teachers also attend various professional development opportunities throughout the year.
  
  Catholic education seems so expensive. How can we afford it?
  
  St. Stanislaus works with families to make our education as affordable as possible. It costs over $6000 to educate one child at St. Stans, but we work to keep tuition lower than that through fundraising and parish support. We offer a tuition reduction incentive program (TRIP) and financial aid to those who qualify. Please see the Admissions - "tuition" link for the financial aid form, and the Parents - "TRIP" link for more information.