Academic Program
Students are required to take three years of Religion, English, Literature, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. In sixth grade, students are required to take Band or Chorus. Elective courses available for selection to complete a student's schedule include: Exploratory Art, Physical Education, Modern Languages (French, Spanish or German), Career Exploration, and Computer Education. Classes begin with prayer daily.  All courses are student-selected with the advice of a faculty/administrative advisor and approval of parents.

Faculty
Teachers are selected based on their ability to create a learning experience which is creative, disciplined. and meaningful. They also help in the development of a challenging curriculum within a respectful, Christian atmosphere.

Student Activities
Activities include: America and Me Writing Contest, Book Club, Camp Tamarack, Chess Club, Christian Service Program, Computer Club, Detroit Country Day Math Invitational, Drama Club, Environmental Club, Field Day, F.I.R.S.T. Lego League, Forensics, Friendship Club, Future City Club, Irish Week, Junior Optimist Club, Math Club, MathCounts, Model United Nations, National Geographic Geography Bee, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Scholastic Art Awards, Scholastic Olympics, Science Olympiad, Sociedad Hispanica de Amistad, Spanish Club, S.T.A.N.D., Ski Club, Student Council, Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl, Videography Club, and Yearbook.

Interscholastic and intramural sports include football, wrestling, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track, lacrosse, and cheerleading.

Sixth graders spend several days at Camp Tamarack for scientific and ecologic studies.

Seventh and eighth graders may go to Cleveland and Chicago, respectively, for their class trips. Parents, teachers, and administrators serve as chaperones.

Students enjoy educational field trips to professional plays, science centers, and museums every school year.

Involvement
Parental involvement is an integral part of the educational environment at Marist Academy. Support groups include Parents\' Club, Boosters, and the Arts Council.

Admission Policy
Admission to Marist Academy (Grades 6-8) is based upon a satisfactory record in the present school, fully completed application form with a $40 non-refundable application fee, IOWA placement test results, teacher recommendations, and an interview by the faculty admission committee.

Students applying to grades 6-8 are required to take the IOWA placement test on either November 19, 2005 or December 3, 2005 at Marist Academy, Pontiac.

Alumni Children
Marist Academy offers middle school students, who are children of Harper Woods Notre Dame High School, Oakland Catholic. and Pontiac Catholic graduates, an Alumni Scholarship equal to 10% of the appropriate current tuition rate provided they meet the admission standards. If this alumni scholarship is accepted, no other internal academic scholarships or financial awards apply. This scholarship remains in effect as long as the student maintains a 2.5 grade point average and maintains a good disciplinary record.

Tuition
Information is available in the school office.

Bus Information
Bus transportation is available at an additional cost per year.

Lunch Information
Hot lunches and refreshments may be purchased on a daily basis.

For an application packet or more information call 248-373-5371.