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Spiritual and Moral Values
 
     At St. Michael Catholic School your child receives an education that is grounded in the Roman Catholic faith. Spiritual and moral development permeates the entire curriculum at St. Michael. Many non-Catholic families also benefit from the fruits of an education that focuses on the total student: body, mind, and soul.
 
 
Community Service
 
     St. Michael students model their dedication to community service each and everyday. Students enjoy helping others in their community and abroad. Students have sent care packages to our military personnel stationed in Iraq. Students supported Sierra’s Bears Organization (www.sierrabears.org) which is there to support grieving mothers and families, following the death of a child due to stillborn or infant death.
 
 
Extracurricular Activities
 
     St. Michael students participate in a host of extra-curricular activities including basketball and volleyball, academic team, student council, dances, and social events.
 
 
Graduation Rate
 
     Nationally, the percentage of Catholic school students who finish high school is 98 percent. St. Michael School is committed to the philosophy that every student matters. Every effort is made to work with students who need remedial assistance. Academically gifted students are challenged by individualized programs that meet their level of learning.

Academics

 

     Catholic schools are renowned for academic excellence. Students in Catholic schools consistently score in the top 1/3 on nationally standardized tests. Terra Nova test scores of St. Michael students are consistent with these national scores.

 

 

Continued Education
 
     In a Catholic school, a child will be encouraged to further his or her education. The total number of Catholic high school graduates who continue their education is approximately 97 percent. Graduates of St. Michael School typically go onto to become valedictorians and salutatorians in their high schools. Graduates of St. Michael school have gone onto become medical doctors, educators, bankers, etc...
 
 
Parental Involvement
 
     Parental involvement is a critical part of Catholic schools like St. Michael. Our very active PTO meets monthly and conducts various fundraisers to help support specific programs for students throughout the year. Many parents volunteer in the classroom, in the lunch room, and on field trips.
 
Committed Faculty
 
     All of our teachers at St. Michael are state certified, prepared and eager to educate your child. Teachers at St. Michael School embrace opportunities for continued education.