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    Welcome to St. Paul! Thank you for trusting us to provide an appropriate educational setting for your child and for supporting us in this educational process. We are pleased to partner with you, and our experienced faculty is anxious to share this next journey of life with you during this school year.

    Your child’s faith in God and his growth in the knowledge of this world, God’s world, is our number one priority. We pledge to work diligently with you and support you as parents just as you support us as educators. Our faculty strives to provide the appropriate educational settings and lessons to discover the strengths and needs of each student and works with your child as they develop academically. We desire that they succeed in the classroom and beyond.

    Our student body comprises students from St. Paul, from the community at large and indeed from the national and international community. As a Christian school, we welcome all of God’s children to our school family and want them, and you as parents, to feel that you belong to this wonderful family of God, the family we call St. Paul Lutheran School.

    Parenting is not easy and today’s families face time pressures, work expectations, technological advances and diverse worldviews. It takes a lot of energy, skill, patience and prayer to be an effective parent and we all fall short at times. Our school can help your family. Our faculty and staff will welcome your child into a safe environment. Our teachers will pray for your child, listen to your child, and be there for you as we partner to prepare your child for the future.

    Your child has unique gifts and abilities, and we know you have dreams and plans for the future. It is our joy as educators to develop those gifts while teaching them all the skills necessary for a successful future. Together, parents, students, and teachers, and with the Lord’s blessing, we will all grow in His grace. God bless our St. Paul family.

    In Christ’s Service and Yours,

    Bob Burgess
    Principal

    Our Mission

    God calls us to gather people around His Word, grow together in faith and love, and go as servants who follow Jesus.

    Our Vision

    Through an intentional Christ-centered approach, St. Paul Lutheran School will provide a premier education in a nurturing environment to a diverse student body.

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    Why Choose St. Paul Lutheran School?

    Strong Spiritual Foundation

    Christian schools offer a Christ-centered learning environment that is grounded in biblical truths. Your child’s faith in God and his growth in the knowledge of this world, God’s world, is our number one priority. St. Paul School provides the framework to help children discover and understand the truth about the world around them, equipping them to pursue knowledge and life from a Christian perspective.

    Academic Excellence and Individualized Instruction

    Students at St. Paul consistently outperform their peers in public, charter, and private schools. Their standardized test scores are above the curve, and students are well-prepared for high school upon graduation. Our faculty strives to provide the appropriate educational settings and lessons to discover the strengths and needs of each student and work with your child as they develop academically. We desire that they succeed in the classroom and beyond. Integrating God's word impacts curriculum design, from science and math to language arts and history.

    The Support and Love of a Christian Community

    Our student body comprises students from St. Paul, from the community at large, and indeed from the national and international community. As a Christian school, we welcome all of God’s children to our school family and want them, and you as parents, to feel that you belong to this wonderful family of God, the family we call St. Paul Lutheran School. Students learn to love others the way that Jesus loved, with respect, kindness, and forgiveness. Parents at St. Paul are surrounded by others who share their values of Christian love and service. In addition to encouraging a partnership between parents and Christian teachers, St. Paul encourages an environment where families and other community members can come together to support and encourage one another.

    Exemplary Teachers

    Students at St. Paul perform well in the classroom in part because they have teachers who care deeply for them and pray for them daily. These teachers have given their lives to the service of God through teaching. They will pray for your child, listen to your child, and be there for you, too, as we partner together to prepare your child for the future. In addition, all St. Paul teachers are highly qualified and professionally certified through the state of Michigan.

    Parental Involvement is Welcome

    Parenting is complex, and today’s families face time pressures, work expectations, technological advances, and diverse worldviews. It takes a lot of energy, skill, patience, and prayer to be an effective parent, and we all fall short at times. Our school can help your family. We know that you are the primary educators of your children, and we identify education as a cooperative venture. Our faculty and staff will welcome your child into a safe environment. We will partner with you. Parent participation is encouraged in school activities, and our integrated communication systems encourage open exchanges. Our experienced faculty is anxious to share in this next journey of life with you during your children’s years at St. Paul School.

    Testimonials From Our St. Paul Lutheran School Family

    I love that my kids heard about Jesus every day when they were at St. Paul. They learned songs, memorized Bible passages and catechism materials that reinforce God’s grace to us in Christ. Jesus is on the lips of teachers as they teach science, history, math—not just in religion class. God’s love is modeled in interactions with other students, and forgiveness is spoken at St Paul School. It’s the most important thing my children will ever learn!

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    I love how prepared my kids were for high school. Everything from choir and band, English (both writing and grammar), history, math.St Paul graduates are among the leaders in their classes. They learned how to study and have the tools to be successful.

    Parent of four St. Paul alumni

    St. Paul has been the best choice for our children's education! They are both thriving in a Christian environment where they are shown love by their teachers and respect by their peers. In the morning as they walk down the hall to their classroom my children are greeted by all teachers and administration staff by name! Our girls feel safe and happy at their school. They are challenged by high academic standards and are reaping the benefits of smaller class sizes. Great communication between teachers and parents! We know our girls will be more than prepared for high school and college.

    St. Paul parent

    I'm confident that my children are receiving a top notch education at St. Paul. The class sizes are small and the teachers are committed to seeing each child succeed. My kids love going to school and I love knowing that they are with excellent teachers who care about all facets of their lives. The school is currently in the process of updating the facilities and technology. They've also added some really great after school classes and summer camps. It's really an exciting place to be these days!

    St. Paul mom

    Mrs. Novak is great at providing the consistency and fun that is so fundamental to kindergarten. Mrs Wisniewski [2nd grade] has a gift for noticing each child's unique gifts and maximizing them during the school year.

    St. Paul parent

    Our freshman has EXCELLED during this first year of high school. I have no doubt that it is because she was well prepared by St. Paul.

    Parent of St. Paul alumni

    [St. Paul has] very high academic standards, a caring Christ-centered staff, excellent non-core classes (art, music, language, physical ed, etc), and top extracurricular sporting activities! We have four children attending currently, all started in kindergarten, and we''ve been thrilled with our experience at St. Paul Lutheran Ann Arbor.

    St. Paul parent

    We love the preschool at St. Paul! Our daughters are receiving strong academic foundations in a caring, Christ centered environment. We researched several preschool programs in the greater Detroit Metro area. We chose St. Paul because it has a warm, nurturing atmosphere that promotes academic, cognitive and social development. We were new to the area and decided to live in Ann Arbor because of St. Paul School and Church.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

     No, everyone is welcome at St. Paul Ann Arbor, regardless of church or religious affiliation.

     Yes, we offer student care services for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room. Our fees are $5.25 per hour for the first child, $4.75 per hour for the second child, and $2.50 for every additional child.

    Yes, St. Paul has a vibrant athletic program. The following sports are open to students beginning in 4th grade. Fall: Coed Cross Country and Girls Volleyball. Winter: Basketball (boys and girls) and girls Cheer—spring: Coed Track and Field.

    The elementary and middle school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Early dismissal days begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. The school office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on all school days. Preschool schedules vary. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns during office hours. Teachers are available after 3:30 p.m., or you may call the office and leave a message.

     Yes, for elementary and middle school students. St. Paul Lutheran School is uniquely set apart as a Christian school. As such, we believe that a standard of dress contributes to a more positive school climate with a focus on academics, a feeling of community among all of our students, and an individual's ability to let one's personality shine through without the distraction of competitive clothing. The basic dress standard is pants, skirts, shorts, skorts, or jumpers that are blue, black, khaki, or stone colored. Shirts may be any color but must be turtleneck or polo style. There should not be any logos on the shirts except the official St. Paul logo.

     Our students live in several counties, including but not limited to Washtenaw, Lenawee, Wayne, and Livingston, and a variety of cities, including Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Walled Lake, Brighton, Northville, Livonia, Canton, Saline, Milan, Ypsilanti, Bellville, and Manchester. Therefore, bus services are not available to our students. Many families use carpools for transportation. The school office can assist you after enrollment with obtaining a potential carpool list.

    Directions

    St. Paul Preschool
    420 W. Liberty st.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    (734) 668-0887

    St. Paul Lutheran School
    495 Earhart Rd.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    (734) 665-0604