FOUNDATION FOR LIFE
all and Winter Outdoor and Experiential Education Programme for Grades 7 through 9, along with
HONOUR ROLL
ONTARIO SCHOLAR
BASILIAN BOOK AWARD
ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
Alumni network of over 16,000 spanning 34 countries
Opportunities to study abroad and participate in service trips to India, Africa, Europe, Caribbean, South America
14 school bands along with Fall Drama and Musical Theatre
Summer programming including music, visual arts,
Enriched experiential education trips to Italy, France,
50+ athletic teams participate at the competitive and
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 2023-24
78% of the student body
91% of the graduating class hold an academic average of 80% or higher in Grade 12
24% of the student body have earned 90%
61% of the graduating class have made the Honour Roll every year of high school at SMCS
FACULTY
X 65 Faculty
X 24 are Alumni
X 28 have Master’s Degrees
X 6 have PhDs
X Average Years of Service at SMCS – 12
X Average Years of Teaching Experience – 18
X Successful completion of 424 Basic and Additional Qualifications courses by teaching staff
CALENDAR
X Non-Semestered
X 4-Day Rotating Schedule
X 8 Classes in One Cycle
X 70-Minute Periods
X 4 Academic Periods per Day
STUDENT AFFAIRS
X Academic Counselling
X Career Counselling
X Learning Enrichment
X Odette Library Learning Commons
X Peer Tutoring
COMMUNITY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE
GRADES 9-10
Testing Services
University Preparation
University Visits
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING
Experiential Learning
Mentorship Programme
Leadership Opportunities
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of all OSSD requirements
Successful completion of Theology course in each year
40 Hours of Community Service before Grade 11
20 Hours of Christian Service + Christian Service Project
30 SMCS credits including one additional language course
40 hours of Community Service: a minimum of 20 hours must be completed between Grade 8 graduation and April 1 of a student’s Grade 9 year; an additional 20 hours must be earned by April 1 of a student’s Grade 10 year.
GRADE 11-12
Students must complete 20 Christian Service hours by April 1 of their Grade 11 year plus a defined Christian Service Project in Grade 12. The goal of this Christian Service requirement is a call to action for our young men to serve their brothers and sisters in Christ that are marginalized in our community. It is framed around the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
HIGHLIGHTS
X All students participate in service initiatives at school as well as in their home community
X Students complete 150% of the required service hours for Ontario high school students
X Top 4 supported charities (last five years): Canadian Food for Children, Good Shepherd Ministries, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Holy Rosary Conference, and Out of the Cold
RECENT
POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED BY ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE SCHOOL GRADUATES
ONTARIO
Brock University
Carleton University
Lakehead University
Laurentian University
McMaster University
Niagara University
OCAD
Ontario Tech University
Queen's University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Trent University
University of Guelph
University of Guelph-Humber
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
ARCHITECTURE
SCIENCES
UNITED STATES
Arizona State University
Austin Peay University
Berklee College
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Brevard College
Brown University
Canisius College
Centre College
Chapman University
Colgate University
College of the Holy Cross
Cornell University
Denison College
DePaul University
DePauw University
Drexel University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Georgetown University
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Holy Names University
University of Waterloo
Western University
University of Windsor
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
INTERNATIONAL
College of Surgeons of Ireland
Luiss University
Queen Mary University of London
Seoul National University (S.Kor.)
St. George’s University of London
University of Geneva
University of Edinburgh
University of St. Andrew's (Scot.)
University of Japan
Johns Hopkins University
Malone University
Marquette University
Mars Hill University
Mercyhurst University Pennsylvania
New York University (NYU)
Northeastern University
Olivett College
Oregon
State University
Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
Princeton University
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Robert Morris University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Salisbury University
Santa Clara University
Seton Hall University
Sioux Falls University
Southwestern University
St. Bonaventure University
St. John Fisher College
St. Lawrence University New York
Syracuse University
OUT OF PROVINCE
Acadia University
Capilano University
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
McGill University
Memorial University
Mount Allison University
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Quest University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Mary’s University
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of King's College
University of Victoria
INTERESTING FACTS
X 1 in 4 from the Class of 2024 will attend university outside of Ontario.
X 1 in 10 from the Class of 2024 will pursue degree programmes that did not yet exist 10 years ago.
X Four members from the graduating class are the sons of current staff/faculty members.
Texas University
Trinity University
University of Alaska
University of California, Berkeley
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of California Santa Barbara
University of Charleston West Virginia
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Notre Dame
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Sioux Falls
University of South Carolina
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Utah College
Ventura Junior College
Xavier University
Yale University
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED
VISUAL ARTS
Visual Arts 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Media Arts 11, 12
SCIENCE
Science 7, 8, 9, 10
Biology 11, 12
Chemistry 11, 12
Computer Science 11, 12
Physics 11, 12
AP Physics 12
LANGUAGES
Core French 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Enriched French 10
Italian 10, 11, 12
Latin 10, 11, 12
Spanish 10, 11, 12
SUMMER ACADEMY
Integrated Technologies 9
Civics 10
Careers 10
Biology 12
Data Management 12
International Business 12
Sports and Business Marketing 12
ENGLISH
English 7, 8, 9, 10
English University 11, 12
AP English 12
The Writer's Craft 12
Studies in Literature 12
TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN
HISTORY
Canadian History 8
Civics 10
Canadian History since WWI 10
World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century 11
AP World History 12
Canada: History, Identity, and Culture 12
World History since the Fifteenth Century 12
Classical Civilization 12
Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters 11
World Issues 12
MUSIC
Instrumental Music Band 8, 10, 11, 12
Instrumental Music Beginner 9
Instrumental Music Enriched 9
Music Theatre 11, 12
Technological Design 10, 11, 12
Technological Design: Computer Engineering Technology 11, 12
THEOLOGY
Religious Education 7, 8, 9, 10
World Religions and Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions 11
Church and Culture 12
Philosophy: Questions and Theories 12
BUSINESS STUDIES
Financial Accounting Fundamentals 11
Financial Accounting Principles 12
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
Analyzing Current Economic Issues 12
Canadian and International Law 12
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Healthy Active Living Education 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Healthy Living and Personal Fitness 11
Introductory Kinesiology 12
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics 7, 8, 9, 10
Functions 11
Functions and Applications 11
AP Calculus with Functions 12
Advanced Functions 12
Calculus and Vectors 12
Mathematics of Data Management 12
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
Careers 10
Leadership and Peer Support 11
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
African Canadian Youth Group
Anime Club
Art Club
Asian Association
Aviation Club
Blue Angels (Altar Serving)
Blue Anglers (Fishing)
Blue Beacon (Student Newspaper)
Blue Knights (Chess)
Blue Pixels (Video Gaming)
Blue Theologians
Blue Tunes (Music/Record Club)
Board Games Club
Business Leadership
Challenge Award (Gr. 7 & 8)
Common Earth
Computer Science Club
Croatian Club
Debate Club
DECA
Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion Student Committee
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Dungeons and Dragons
Esports
Financial Literacy
French Club
Global Ideas Institute
Good Shepherd Refuge
Greek Club
Guitar Club
Human Dignity Project
Irish Club
Italian Club
M Squad
Mahjong Club
Media Arts/Photography
Milk Bag Mat Club
Model United Nations
Modern Man Movement
Music Production
Student Ambassadors
Student Government
Theatre Stage Crew
Toastmasters Club
Tower Media (Live Events)
Tower Media (Video Announcements)
VEX Robotics
Wellness Team
Yearbook Club
MUSIC & DRAMA
Fall Drama
Grade 8 Band
Grade 9 Beginner Band
Grade 9 Advanced Band
Grade 9 and 10 Trip Band
Grade 10 Symphonic Band
Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
Liturgical Choir
Liturgical Ensemble
PEP Band
Spring Musical
Sr. Concert Band
Sr. Drumline
Sr. Jazz Combo
Sr. Jazz Ensemble
Sr. Trip Band
BE THE GOOD
Basketball — U14, Junior DI & DII, Senior Curling — Varsity DI & DII
Cross Country — U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Senior Football — U14 Flag, Junior, Senior Golf — Junior, Senior
Hockey — U14 (Blue, White), Junior (Blue, White), Senior Lacrosse — U14, Junior, Senior
Rugby 7s — Junior, Senior
Snowboarding — U14, Varsity
Soccer — U14, Junior, Senior Softball — U14
Swimming — U14, Varsity
Tennis — Varsity
Track & Field — U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Varsity Ultimate — U14, Varsity
