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 OptionCurriculum - Middle School
7th Grade
8th Grade
Religion
Religion
Literature
Literature
English or **English Honors
English or **English Honors
Pre-Algebra or **Pre-Algebra Honors
Transition to Algebra or **Algebra I Honors
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Keyboarding/PE/Music or **Resource
PE/Dance & Int. Latin/Visual Arts or 8th Grade Band or Resource
Curriculum - High School
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Religion
Religion
Religion
Religion
English or **English Honors
English or **English Honors
English or **English Honors or **AP English
English or **English Honors or **AP English
Algebra I or **Geometry Honors
Geometry or **Algebra II Honors
Algebra II or **Trig Honors / Pre-Cal Honors or **Probability & Statistics / Adv. Algebra
Math
Geography/Fine Arts
World History or **World History Honors
U.S. History or **U.S. History Honors or **AP US History
Spanish I or Latin I or French I Art I/II or Theatre I or Choral Music or Band
Elective (1 unit) or **Compensatory Reading II
Elective (1 unit) or Foreign Language
Electives (3 units)
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
