St. Michael's College School - Foundation for Life 2025-26

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FOUNDATION FOR LIFE

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

X Pre-Confederation school founded in 1852 by the Basilian Fathers

X Ontario’s only private Catholic high school for young men

X 100% university acceptance rate

X Approximately $525K in scholarships and grants awarded to the graduating class of 2025

X Enhanced Christian and Community Service programmes

X Active university and professional alumni mentorship programmes

X 1 in 5 students receive financial assistance

X 15 school bands along with Fall Drama and Musical Theatre programmes

X 50+ athletic teams participate at the competitive and intramural levels

X 60+ after-school clubs and activities

X Alumni network of over 16,900 spanning 34 countries

X School-wide Bring Your Own Device Programme featuring a digitally integrated curriculum

X Fall and Winter Outdoor and Experiential Education Programme for Grades 7 through 9, along with mentorship opportunities for senior grades

X Opportunities to study abroad and participate in service trips to India, Africa, Europe, Caribbean, South America

Enriched experiential education trips to Italy, France, Greece, Hungary, Czechia, Caribbean, and more Summer programming including music, visual arts, and sports camps as well as online courses

75% of the student body

90% of the graduating class hold an academic average of 80% or higher in Grade 12 24% of the student body have earned 90%

67% of the graduating class have made the Honour Roll every year of high school at SMCS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 2024-25

ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY

FACULTY

X 64 Faculty

X 20 are Alumni

X 27 have Master’s Degrees

X 5 have PhDs

X Average Years of Service at SMCS – 13

X Average Years of Teaching Experience – 19

X Successful completion of 430 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 Peer Tutoring

X Testing Services

X University Preparation

X University Visits

X Odette Library Learning Commons

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING

X Experiential Learning

X Mentorship Programme

X Leadership Opportunities

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

X Successful completion of all OSSD requirements

X Successful completion of Theology course in each year

X 40 Hours of Community Service (Grades 9/10)

X 20 Hours of Christian Service (Grade 11)

COMMUNITY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Grades 9–10: 40 Community Service hours

X 20 hours must be completed in Grade 9

X 20 additional hours in Grade 10

Grade 11: 20 Christian Service hours

X Focused on serving marginalized communities, guided by 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: Canadian Food for Children, Good Shepherd Ministries, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Holy Rosary Conference, and Out of the Cold

X In 2025, 153 graduates earned a total of 16,238 hours, averaging over 106 hours each.

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

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

OUT OF PROVINCE

Acadia University

Capilano University

Concordia University

Dalhousie University

McGill University

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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 10 from the Class of 2025 will pursue degree programmes that did not exist 10 years ago.

X 1 in 4 graduates will pursue a dual-degree or combined programme.

X Three members of the graduating class are the sons of current staff/faculty members.

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

Columbia University

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Denison College

DePaul University

DePauw University

Drexel University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Georgetown University

Hamilton College

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

Holy Names University

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

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

NATURAL SCIENCES

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

AP Biology 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 Entertainment 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

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

GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION

Careers 10

Leadership and Peer Support 11

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

GEOGRAPHY

Canadian Geography 7

Issues in Canadian Geography 9

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

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

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

Board Games Club

Business Leadership

Celebrating Differences

Challenge Award (Gr. 7 & 8)

Comic Book Club

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

FBLC (Future Business Leaders Club)

Global Ideas Institute

Good Shepherd Refuge

Greek Club

Green Initiative

Guitar Club

HOSA (Health and Occupational

Media Arts/Photography

Milk Bag Mat Club

Model United Nations

Modern Man Movement

Music Production

Peer Tutoring

Politics Club

Prefects

Reach for the Top

Reading Olympics

Rock Climbing Club

Senior Math Club

SMCS Cuisine

South Asian Association

Spanish Club

St. Michael’s Mechanics

St. Mike's Study Buddies

Stock Market Club

Student Ambassadors

Student Government

Table Tennis

Theatre Stage Crew

The Listening Circle

Toastmasters Club

Tower Media (Live Events)

Tower Media (Video Announcements)

VEX IQ

VEX Robotics

Wellness Team

Yearbook Club

MUSIC & DRAMA

Fall Drama

Grade 8 Band

Grade 9 Beginner Band

Grade 9 Advanced Band

Spring Musical

Sr. Concert Band

Sr. Drumline

Sr. Jazz Combo

Sr. Jazz Ensemble

Sr. Wind Ensemble

ATHLETICS

Alpine Skiing — U14, Senior

Badminton — Junior, Senior Baseball — Varsity

Basketball — U14, Junior DI, Junior DIB, Senior

Beach Volleyball — Varsity

Curling — Varsity DI & DII

Cross Country — U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Senior Football — U14 Flag, Junior, Senior Golf — Junior, Senior

Hockey — U14 (Blue, White), U16 (Blue, White), Senior

Lacrosse — U14, Varsity

Rugby 7s — Junior, Senior

Snowboarding — U14, Senior

Soccer — U14, Junior, Senior

Softball — U14

Swimming — U14, Senior Tennis — Varsity

Track & Field — U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Senior

Ultimate — U14 (Blue, White), Varsity

Volleyball — U14 DI & DII, Junior, Senior

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