The Classroom
What is the average class size?
The average class is approximately 13 students per class
What is the total student enrollment?
The total student enrollment is approximately 160 students.
How many classes are there per grade level?
There is one class per grade level, with the exception of two kindergarten classes.
What curriculum is taught?
We teach the Archdiocese of Detroit standards, with Catholic identity integrated in each subject area. Catholic schools are not required to adopt the Common Core State Standards.
What academic support services are available?
We have an academic support staff person who works with students that need extra assistance in specific subjects or skill areas. Our students also can receive speech/language services, social work services, and teacher consultant services through Richmond Community Schools (on site) if they have a qualifying IEP.
What special classes are offered at school?
Our students have music, Spanish, technology, library, art, and physical education. They have each of these at least once or twice per week.
Will my child take standardized tests?
Students take the STAR Reading and STAR Math tests, three times per year to monitor progress.
The School Day and After
What time does school start and end?
School begins promptly at 7:45 am and ends at 3:00 pm.
Can children order hot lunch?
Yes, we have a hot lunch program offered by Chartwells, and students can order each day. There are three choices offered on the menu.
What kind of uniforms do students wear?
Our elementary school students (TK-5th) wear a different style uniform than our middle school students (6th-8th). All uniforms consist of a polo shirt and pants or jumpers/skirts. The uniforms can be purchased from Land’s End or Schoolbelles. We also have used uniforms in many sizes in our uniform closet that parents are welcome to request.
Do you offer latchkey services?
We have latchkey both before and after school, beginning at 7 am until 7:45 am, and from 3 pm, ending at 6 pm. Families who need latchkey services need to fill out a latchkey registration packet and pay a registration fee to enroll their children in the program.
Is there busing available?
Busing is available for families who live within the Richmond Community School District boundaries.
What types of extracurricular activities are available for students?
There are a variety of extracurricular activities offered. Athletic programs include
volleyball, basketball, cheer, cross country, track, and archery. Student clubs include run club, lego robotics club, and book club. Our students also participate in Student Council, St. Augustine Honor Society, and Safety Patrol.
Sacraments & Tuition
Do school students go to mass?
TK-8th grade students attend mass each week. Starting in 3rd grade, students participate in leading the mass as greeters, ushers, lectors, and altar servers.
Do students do their Sacrament prep at school, or will they still attend faith formation?
Sacramental prep is completed during the school day; however, there are workshops that children will attend with their parent(s).
Can non-Catholics attend a Catholic school?
Yes! We have several non-Catholic families who attend our school.
What is the cost of an education at St. Augustine?
The tuition rate for the 2021-2022 school year is $3900. There is a $100 registration fee, and a few other fees for noon supervision, enrichment (assemblies), and technology. The actual cost to educate is closer to $6500. The difference between what parents pay and the actual cost is covered by the parish subsidy.
Is there tuition assistance available?
The Archdiocese of Detroit has a tuition assistance program for families. Applications are accepted electronically via FACTS, and awards will be automatically entered into FACTS and deducted from a family’s tuition.