General Information

Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School


The St. Francis community strives to be a Christ-centered expression of the family of God. As a mission of the parish, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School has been educating and empowering students to help them achieve their educational, social and spiritual goals for over 60 years.

Where to reach us

Phone Numbers:

School Office: (734) 821-2200

School Bookkeeper: (734) 821-2113

Extended School Program Office: (734) 821-2290

Gymnasium Office: (734)-821-2206

Religious Education Office: (734) 821-2130

Email:  school@stfrancisaa.org


Daily Schedule:

Preschool: 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Grades K through 8th: Opening 8:00 a.m. Report to school – Prepare for Day, 8:10 a.m. Tardy Bell

Lunch/Recess
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dismissal 3:15 p.m.

St. Francis At-A-Glance

Founded: 1952


Grades: Preschool through Grade 8
Enrollment: 420
Number of Faculty: 40
Students Receiving Financial Assistance: 5%
Class Size Limit:
Kindergarten through 6th Grade is 25
Grades 7 and 8 is 28
Current average classroom size is 22


Accreditation:

  • 2025 National Catholic Educational Association
  • 2025 Michigan Non-public School Accreditation Association


Test Scores - Diocese of Lansing NWEA RIT Scores Average:

Severe Weather Condition Emergency School Closings: 
In case of severe weather conditions, notices of school closings can be found on the school office telephone line and local media stations. St. Francis School usually follows the Ann Arbor Public School system regarding closings due to weather conditions. For school families, Facts also issues a telephone call and text to contact numbers listed by each family.


Report Cards and Grading
Reports cards are sent home four times a year at the end of each 9- to 10-week quarter. Written grades are given to keep students and parents aware of performance. Report cards also evaluate effort and conduct.


Students in grades kindergarten through third receive grades of E (Exceeds Expectations), G (Good), S (Satisfactory), and N (Needs Improvement).


Students in grades fourth through eighth receive letter grades. The grading scale, set by the Diocese of Lansing, is as follows:
A 100-92% B 91-82% C 81-72% D 71-62% F 61% and lower


Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher conferences are held twice a year, after each of the first two marking periods (November and January). In November all parents, grades PreK to sixth, choose a time with their student’s homeroom teacher. January conferences are scheduled as teachers or parents deem necessary.
Each of the seventh- and eighth-grade teachers is available to meet with parents both in November and January.